September 19, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Buy Online, Return In Store: Assessing Strategies and Drivers of AdoptionIn this report, we explain the buy online, return in store (BORIS) model in detail and assess how some US retailers are using this service to enhance their omnichannel retailing.
September 18, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Ocado (LSE: OCDO) 3Q19 Trading Update: Surge in Customer Orders; JV on the Right TrackIn 3Q19, Ocado grew retail revenue 11.4% year over year, driven by a 12.1% rise in average orders per week.
September 17, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Inditex (BME: ITX) 1H19 Results: Revenue Up, Promoting SustainabilityInditex reported 1H19 revenues of €12.8 billion, up 6.6%; EPS of €0.50, up 8.7%; and predicts its new sustainably made line will grow 110% for the year and by 2020 will represent 25% of all clothing sold by Inditex.
September 17, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access Amazon Go Was Originally Forecast to Comprise 156 Stores with Sales of $639 Million in 2020, According to Leaked Company DocumentsAmazon documents from 2018 contain pertinent details about the company’s plans for its Amazon Go stores.
September 17, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access H&M (OMX: HM-B) 3Q19 Update: Sales Beat Estimates; Gains Market ShareH&M reported 3Q19 net sales of SEK 62.6 billion, up 12% year over year, higher than the 11% recorded in 2Q19 and with revenues slightly ahead of the consensus estimate of SEK 62 billion recorded by StreetAccount.
September 16, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Gap Investor Day 2019: Athleta Opening First Outlet Store; Activewear Fastest Growing Category at Old NavyOld Navy and Athleta are expanding inclusive sizing. Athleta has grown at a 23% CAGR over the past 7 years and will open its first outlet store.
September 13, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Morrisons (LSE: MRW) 1H20 Results: Sharp Downturn in Retail CompsMorrisons 1H20 comparable sales were up 0.2% year over year: Retail contributed (1.1)% to group comps while wholesale contributed 1.3%.
September 13, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Hudson’s Bay Company (TSX: HBC) 2Q19 Results: Secures 25% Equity Stake in Le Tote Joint Venture, Cuts Store Portfolio 25%HBC reported 2Q19 revenues of C$1.85 billion, down 0.5% year over year and below consensus. The company reported adjusted 2Q19 EBITDA of C$52 million, down 50.9% from the year-ago period.
September 13, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Kroger (NYSE: KR) 2Q19 Results: Strong Same-Store Sales and EPS BeatFor 2Q19, Kroger reported same-store sales growth ex fuel of 2.2%, ahead of the consensus estimate of 1.8% and strengthening from 1.5% in the prior quarter.
September 12, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Amazon Apparel UK: An Analysis of Almost 2 Million Product ListingsWith 1.9 million women’s and men’s clothing products listed, Amazon.co.uk almost certainly offers the UK’s biggest selection of apparel.
September 12, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access L Brands Investor Day, 2019: Revenue Growth Driven by Bath & Body Works; Product Innovation at Victoria’s Secret is #1 PriorityRevenue at L Brands has been driven by growth at Bed Bath & Beyond (BBW). L Brands is targeting PINK at 19-year-old college student-like consumers, a demographic that totals 30 million. PINK brand hopes to grow its “Seamless” workout business to $1 billion by 2022.
September 12, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access RH (NYSE: RH) 2Q19 Results: Revenues Beat Consensus; Guidance RaisedRH reported 2Q19 revenues of $706.5 million, up 10.3% year over year and beating the $669.3 million consensus estimate.
September 12, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Casey’s General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) 1Q20 Results: Revenue Above Consensus, Prepared Food and Grocery Fuel GrowthCasey’s General Stores reported 1Q20 revenue of $2.63 billion, up 1.5% year over year and above the consensus estimate of $2.61 billion. The company reported diluted EPS of $2.31, up 21.6% year over year and beating the consensus estimate of $2.05.
September 10, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Primark (LSE: ABF) FY19 Pre-Close Trading Update: On Track for Full-Year Margin Increase but FY20 Will Be TougherPrimark FY19 comps were down 1% in the UK, down 3% in the eurozone and up (by an unspecified amount) in the US.
September 10, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Alibaba’s Tmall Hosts Third Annual NYFW China Cool Day: A Fusion of Heritage and InnovationAlibaba hosted its 3rd NYFW China Cool Event. Emerging brands Songta and I-am-chen’s shows were bold while contemporary brands, Peacebird, Threegun and Rizhuo merged traditional with modern designs.
