Analyst Corner | May 29, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights May 29, 2015This week, we attended CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, China—its major themes were connectivity, innovation and the Internet of Things. Read More
Event Presentation | May 28, 2015 Premium Top Ideas on Global Retail & TechFBIC TOP 15 RETAIL & TECH TRENDS 1. Apps are dominating smartphones 2. Gamification reaches fast adoption 3. Smartphones are becoming the hub for digital beauty 4. Social media becomes robust source of consumer data 5. Digital advertising to dominate next year & More….. Read More
Flash Report | May 27, 2015 Register for Free Access Ahold First QuarterDutch grocer Ahold posted 1Q sales up 14.9% as currency effects boosted reported revenues. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 22, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights May 22, 2015Google is launching a fleet of 25–50 driverless cars for testing on the streets around its Northern California headquarters. Read More
Company Earnings Update | May 20, 2015 Register for Free Access Marks & Spencer Full-Year Results: Finally Turning a Corner?Marks & Spencer (M&S) has posted an annual increase in pretax profits for the first time since 2011. Underlying pretax profits rose 6.1% to £661 million in the year ending March 28, 2015. Read More
Flash Report | May 20, 2015 Register for Free Access Ascena Assimilates AnnThe week began with the announcement of Ascena’s agreement to buy Ann Inc. for $2.15 billion. Read More
Event Presentation | May 15, 2015 Premium 1Q2015 RecapCurrent Retail Business Environment 1. Gas Did Not Stay Below $2 per Gallon 2. April US Retail Sales Flat, Showing Slow Recovery 3. Unemployment at Seven-Year Low; Stores Cut Jobs and More Read More
Analyst Corner | May 15, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights May 15, 2015FBIC hosted a well-attended Disruptors Breakfast with about 40 attendees, featuring seven startups in diverse businesses. Read More
Flash Report | May 14, 2015 Register for Free Access Alibaba Buys Additional Stake in ZulilyAlibaba recently disclosed the purchase of 4.8 million Class A shares of Seattle-based e-tailer Zulily for about $56.2 million during May 6-8. Read More
Insight Report | May 13, 2015 Premium The Little Elephant Driving Big DataDespite the funny-sounding name, Hadoop is a serious enterprise software suite that drives “Big Data” Read More
Insight Report | May 6, 2015 Premium Unilever Acquires Kate SomervilleUnilever acquires prestige brand, Kate Somerville Skincare, and enters the dermocosmetic¹ segment of the skincare industry. Read More
Insight Report | May 1, 2015 Premium April 2015 US Same-Store SalesThe four-week period had 28 selling days this year versus 27 selling days last year, reflecting the earlier timing of the Easter holiday. The calendar shift improved this year’s net and comparable sales by 1.5%–2.0%. Read More
Insight Report | May 1, 2015 Premium Plenti of Rewards For EveryoneAmerican Express will launch a coalition-based loyalty rewards program in the US on May 4. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 1, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights May 01, 2015Apple reported a strong fiscal Q2 across the board, commenting that Apple Watch demand is outstripping supply. Read More
Event Presentation | May 1, 2015 Premium Customer Engagement – An Omnichannel Perspective• Internet shopping is about functionality, not fun • As more shoppers move online, in-store shopping will increasingly focus on leisure shopping and the quality of experience • Online/offline division is becoming artificial as consumers browse, compare and buy across channels • More complex than simply “showrooming” Read More
