Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeekly Insights Sep 1, 2017 Coresight Research September 1, 2017 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses off-price retailers’ recent expansion in Europe and their prospects for growth in the region. Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of the Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor retail chains, plans to review its options, including going private, following pressure from an activist shareholder. UK online supermarket Ocado has unveiled an app for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant that will enable owners of Amazon’s artificial intelligence–powered Echo smart speakers to add groceries to their shopping list by voice command. Walmart intends to invest roughly R$1 billion (US$316 million) in Brazil through 2019 to restore about 120 stores as rivals in South America’s biggest economy ratchet up investments to retain cash-strapped consumers. 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: Insights Video: Retail Shrink and Loss-Prevention MethodsConsumer Caution Grows: China Consumer TrackerShoptalk 2023 Day One: Innovation Leads the WayHoliday 2023: Hottest Toys—Here’s What Shoppers Are Set To Buy This Season