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Since 2017, France’s retail and distribution sector has benefited from a favourable economic dynamic, propelling job creation to levels rarely seen before, even if turnover remains high across the sector.

Currently, the sector already represents 3 million jobs, but projections suggest that distribution will become France’s leading job-creating sector by 2030. The challenges facing the retail and distribution sector are manifold, influenced by changing consumption patterns, digitalisation, globalisation of trade and sustainable development.

These challenges are driving industry players to continually reinvent themselves to remain relevant and competitive. In short, the retail and distribution sector is undergoing significant change, facing multiple challenges while offering substantial opportunities for those who adapt to the new market realities.

Issues & Challenges

The challenges facing the retail and distribution sector are manifold, and raise the need to :

  • Optimise human resources management and retain talent to reduce staff turnover.
  • Adapt strategies to changing consumer trends and market shifts.
  • Innovate in the use of new technologies and data while ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations.
  • Strengthen competitiveness in a context of internationalisation.

AXSANT added value

To address these challenges, our clients in the retail and distribution sector rely on our expertise in the following areas:

  • Analyse and anticipate supply chain disruptions.
  • Identify and propose technologies and digital solutions to enhance operational processes and productivity
  • Support their organisational transformation projects by moving towards more agile and flexible processes in line with new market demands.
  • Build the foundations of a strong, people-centred corporate culture.