Insight Report | December 29, 2017 Premium Quick Take: 17 Shocking Moments in 2017There were a number of “shocking moments” in retail and tech in 2017, and we summarize 17 of them in this report. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 29, 2017 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly December 29, 2017This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses post-Christmas retail activity, including gift returns, new shopping holidays and gift card redemptions. Read More
Deep Dive | December 27, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: The Challenges of an Aging Population—South KoreaThis report examines the rapidly changing demographic makeup of South Korea, the implications an aging population has on its economy and the various policies the government has put in place to address this issue. Read More
Company Earnings Update | December 22, 2017 Register for Free Access Finish Line (FINL) Fiscal 3Q17 Results: EPS Beats Estimates; Raises GuidanceFinish Line reported fiscal 3Q17 revenues of $378.5 million, up 1.8% from 3Q16 and beat the consensus estimate of $361.0 million. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 22, 2017 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly December 22, 2017This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” is the second of two where we look back at the retail year in review. This week, we discuss 2017’s notable retail collaborations. Read More
Company Earnings Update | December 22, 2017 Register for Free Access Nike (NKE) Fiscal 2Q18 Results: Beats Consensus Estimates and Maintains GuidanceNike reported 2Q18 adjusted EPS of $0.46, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40. Revenues increased by 5% year over year to $8,554 million from $8,180 million in the year-ago period, beating the consensus estimate of $8,390 million. Read More
Insight Report | December 21, 2017 Premium Luxury Meets StreetwearThis report looks at the evolving relationship and collaboration between the distinct worlds of luxury goods & urban streetwear. Read More
Event Presentation | December 20, 2017 Premium 2017 in Review (Celect)2017 In Review:- Introduction to Celect & FGRT Major Retail Trends 5 Shocking Moments of 2017 2018– The Breakout Year for AI? Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2017 Premium Retail Reworked, Part 2: Shifting Consumer Demands and BehaviorsIn our three-part Retail Reworked series, we consider changes in spending trends, consumer demands and channel adoption, with a focus on the impactthat digital channels and services are having on retail. In this second report in the series, we discuss three prominent trends in shopper behavior and consider the drivers behind them: Read More
Company Earnings Update | December 18, 2017 Register for Free Access H&M (STO: HM-B) 4Q17 Sales Update: Constant Currency Sales Decline 2%H&M reported that total sales decreased by 2% year over year in local currencies in 4Q17, the period from September 1 to November 30, 2017. Read More
Event Presentation | December 15, 2017 Premium US 2016 HOLIDAY HOMESTRETCH: Performance to Date Bodes Well for Holiday•Retailers promoted holiday deals earlier and at a greater extent than last year • Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target rolled out early-bird online specials on November 1 • Retailers expanded their mobile messaging two weeks before Thanksgiving The days leading up to Thanksgiving captured more holiday sales than last year • Wednesday before Thanksgiving: Sales increased by 10.4% year over year, according to First Data • E-commerce traffic was up 15% the weekend before Thanksgiving, according to Verizon Read More
Analyst Corner | December 15, 2017 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly December 15, 2017This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” is the first of two where we look back at the retail year in review. This week, we discuss 2017’s notable retail mergers, acquisitions and investments. Read More
Company Earnings Update | December 15, 2017 Register for Free Access Costco Wholesale (COST) Fiscal 1Q18 Results: Big EPS Beat, Solid RevenuesCostco reported fiscal 1Q18 EPS of $1.45, up 17.1% from the year-ago quarter and beating the consensus estimate of $1.34. Revenues were $31.8 billion, up 13.2% year over year and beating the consensus estimate of $31.1 billion. Read More
Company Earnings Update | December 14, 2017 Register for Free Access Inditex (BME: ITX) 9M17 Results: Strong Sales, but Margin ErosionInditex reported 9M17 revenues of €18.0 billion, an increase of 9.5% year over year. Comparable store sales remained strong. Read More
Event Presentation | December 14, 2017 Premium 4Q2017 Recap and Holiday Homestretch (Planalytics)US 2017 Holiday Homestretch: Performance to Date Bodes Well for Holiday Season Overall:- 1.Holiday Shopping 2.Major Shopping Days Still Ahead 3.More Favorable Holiday Calendar 4.Black Friday Weekend and Cyber Week Roundup 5. Predictions for the Rest of the Holiday Season Are Mostly Cheery Read More
