Insight Report | December 1, 2015 Premium THE BILLION-DOLLAR THREAT TO US RIVALSUltralow-‐price fashion retailer Primark entered the US market on September 10, 2015, with plans announced for an initial eight stores in the country. We are optimistic about Primark’s chances of success in the US, given American shoppers’ reluctance to spend big on fashion. Read More
Insight Report | November 4, 2015 Premium PRIMARK TEPID COMPS AND A HIT TO MARGINS AT PRIMARKPrimark sales were up 13% at constant exchange rates and up 8% in British pounds Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 14, 2015 Register for Free Access Walmart Plays Catch-Up in Investing in the BusinessWalmart held its annual investor day today in New York. The presentation focused on Walmart stores in the US and e-commerce. Overall, the company is working to improve its in-store experience and developing a seamless offering through the expansion of its e-commerce/m-commerce capabilities. These efforts, though a long time coming and necessary, could ultimately take time to bear fruit, and the next several years could prove to be a period of transition. Read More
Insight Report | August 13, 2015 Premium 12 Issues That Could Impact The ClubsWarehouse club stores have enjoyed years of revenue growth, and clubs continue to post solid results despite flattish US retail sales. The state of the industry has been and continues to be prosperous, which prompts our contrarian side of our brains to wonder if we should start to identify emerging developments that could spoil the good times. Read More
Insight Report | June 25, 2015 Premium PRIMARK PRIMED FOR THE USPrimark is about much more than price; it delivers value for money in the broader sense. It has a fast-fashion element in its apparel offer, and its newer flagship stores are impressive retail destinations. Read More
Event Presentation | May 28, 2015 Premium Top Ideas on Global Retail & TechFBIC TOP 15 RETAIL & TECH TRENDS 1. Apps are dominating smartphones 2. Gamification reaches fast adoption 3. Smartphones are becoming the hub for digital beauty 4. Social media becomes robust source of consumer data 5. Digital advertising to dominate next year & More….. Read More
