New retail models

Platforms, second-hand and discount: five analyses of the models reshaping the sector.

Temu and Shein: how they win over consumers

A closer look at platform economics, price appeal and commercial efficiency.

Vinted: strategy and key success factors

The drivers behind second-hand retail, community effects and a platform model that has become essential.

Lidl: performance and limits of the model

Price positioning, operational efficiency and the limits of the model in a highly competitive market.

B&M, Action and Stokomani: non-food discount

The growth drivers of non-food discount retailers and the new trade-offs made by consumers.

Action: strategy and business model

An analysis of the Action model, its product range and its ability to generate repeat visits.