Analyst Corner 12 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeekly Insights Oct 28, 2016 Coresight Research October 28, 2016 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit held in New York this week, and highlights the key themes covered by presenters and panelists at the event. With “see now, buy now” gaining momentum in the fashion industry, fast-fashion retailers could stand to lose, even though they operate at different price points. The trend could cause other factors—such as strong and relevant product offerings, improved service options, e-commerce options and increased sales productivity—to play a bigger role in retailers’ success. German discounter Lidl is expected to trial click-and-collect service for fresh and frozen products in Hamburg beginning in December this year. Lidl’s parent company, Schwarz Group, is reported to be investing “a three-digit million figure” to improve its global online presence. British grocer Tesco has launched a trial at two stores in Essex for a new technology called Tap&Tag, which replaces paper receipts with digital ones when a customer completes a purchase. To use the technology, customers simply need to tap a contactless card or NFC-enabled phone on the Tap&Tag console to pay, and a digital receipt will then be sent to them. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: RFID in Fashion: Higher Penetration and More Advancements on the HorizonAI Is Revolutionizing Healthcare: Four Applications, Countless BenefitsUS, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q22: Decelerating Indicators Point Toward Economic SlowdownDigital Merchandising Strategies: The Power of Automation and 3D Product Imagery in Retail