Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWEINSWIG’S WEEKLY FEBRUARY 15, 2019 Coresight Research February 15, 2019 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses eight things we can learn about retailing from China. Walmart is laying claim to a growing market for furniture products sold online with a new private-label brand called MoDRN. The brand is geared to customers who want trendier furniture at lower prices. JCPenney announced it will stop selling appliances and furniture in its U.S. stores as of Feb. 28. The company noted it will continue to sell appliances and furniture on its website and in some stores in Puerto Rico. China’s retail sales during the Lunar New Year holiday grew 8.5% year over year, according to the country’s Ministry of Commerce, but the pace of growth over the holiday period was the slowest since 2005. 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: US Department Stores—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Soft Sales Growth; Opportunities in Different Store Formats and Alternative ModelsEarnings Insights 2Q24, Week 4: Alibaba, JD.com and Walmart Report Positive Sales GrowthUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Slows Sharply, While Online Grocery Growth Continues To DecelerateAhead of Singles’ Day, Experiential Retail Will Be Key: China Consumer Survey Insights