Analyst Corner 13 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeekly Insights Mar 17, 2017 Coresight Research March 17, 2017 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” covers our top takeaways from this week’s SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, where there was much discussion about the future of technology in fashion manufacturing and retail. US retail sales increased by just 0.1% in February, matching economists’ estimates. On a more positive note, retail sales gains for January were revised up to a robust 0.6% from 0.4%, as consumer purchases advanced sharply that month across a wide range of categories. Baidu’s billionaire founder has revealed his intention to spin off the company’s driverless car division once it reaches maturity. Baidu believes its search and mapping data grant it advantages in artificial intelligence that can be used to develop driverless technology. In Brazil, the world’s fifth-largest consumer market, Walmart is making a contrarian bet, investing heavily to revamp its US-style big-box stores in the country even as shoppers increasingly flock to smaller, cheaper options. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2024: Calendar2023 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $15.7 Billion in Refunds, Up by Almost Two-ThirdsOctober 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaSecondhand Chic: US Fashion Resale Market Growth Driven by Vintage and Luxury Demand; Signs of Profitability