Five Things Friday EU: Carrefour AI Accelerator, Pinterest Commerce, RFID Expansion, and Amazon’s Beauty Push

The Retail Podcast · Jul 18, 2025 · 12m · transcript

Join Alex Rezvan and Alexandra Boisson for another engaging Five Things Friday EU edition. This week, we explore:

Carrefour’s innovative "Store Me Up" startup accelerator, aiming to redefine in-store AI experiences.

Pinterest’s AI-driven partnership with La Redoute, creating a seamless transition from inspiration to purchase.

Insights from Germany highlighting rising retail theft, reduced reporting rates, and increased security investments.

French heritage brand Kiabi’s ambitious RFID technology deployment across 450 stores.

Amazon’s strategic expansion into physical beauty retail in Milan…