The strategic return of physical shops: how Google, reviews and AI are giving local retail a decisive edge again (2025-2026)
In 2026, French retail will probably go through a significant rebalancing. E-commerce continues its impressive growth, with €175.3 billion in 2024 according to FEVAD and a stated target of €200 billion in 2026, but it is no longer the undisputed dominant channel. At the same time, physical shops are regaining ground, driven by a crisis…


