Company Earnings Update 4 minutesRegister for Free AccessOmnichannel Is Key: Takeaways from Retail’s Cutting Edge Conference at StartMeUpHK Festival 2019 Coresight Research January 24, 2019 Executive SummaryThe Coresight Research team attended the Retail’s Cutting Edge conference, part of the StartmeupHK Festival 2019, a platform for startups, entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, students and academics to exchange ideas and make connections. The conference was part of an initiative launched by InvestHK, a government body charged with promoting Hong Kong as a location for international businesses. The event focused on retail topics from omnichannel strategies to sustainability. These are some of the key takeaways from the event. Fung Retailing Group is leveraging its recent strategic partnership with Alibaba to expand its offering in helping companies enter the China market. Brick-and-mortar stores are not dead, with positive in-store experiences raising brand visibility and supporting online sales. Alibaba’s Freshippo supermarkets (formerly known as Hema) showcased “retail of the future,” powered by technology and unconventional store formats. Nonprofit organizations such as H&M Foundation are gaining traction in advising brands on sustainability. 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: Responses to Inflation—Shoppers Are Less Inclined To Cut Back Discretionary Spending: US Consumer Survey InsightsFebruary 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Easing Inflation Signals Positivity for Retail Sales GrowthResearch Preview: The Future of MallsHoliday 2023: Early US Retail Outlook