Analyst Corner | August 9, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — August 9, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the impact of the falling UK pound on British consumers and retailers. Read More
Insight Report | August 9, 2019 Free Report Six Top Chinese Shopping Festivals You Cannot MissThe top shopping festivals in China represent huge opportunities for brands and retailers to raise brand awareness and drive sales. Brands and retailers must be ready to take advantage of the shopping festivals China to tap into their full potential. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 9, 2019 Register for Free Access CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) 2Q19 Results: Narrows Profit and Earnings Outlook on Aetna StrengthCVS reported revenue growth of 35.2% year over year to $63.4 billion, above the $62.6 billion consensus estimate as recorded by FactSet StreetAccount, in the second quarter ended June 30. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 9, 2019 Register for Free Access Adidas (DB: ADS) 2Q19 Results: Double-Digit Revenue Growth in E-Commerce and in ChinaAdidas reported 4% currency-neutral 2Q19 revenue growth driven by high-single-digit growth in its sport inspired business. Revenues rose 5% to €5.51 billion. Read More
Store Tracker | August 9, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 32: Walgreens to Shutter More StoresIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 9, 2019 Register for Free Access Unicharm (TYO: 8113) 2Q19 Results: Net Sales Ahead of Consensus, Asia Remains a Growth EngineUnicharm reported 2Q19 net sales of ¥173.9 billion, up 5.5% year over year and broadly in line with the consensus estimate of ¥173.5 billion. Read More
Insight Report | August 8, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Robotic Process Automation Brings Productivity and Precision to the Supply ChainRPA offers numerous benefits to supply chain operations and the retail industry. Companies such as Walmart and Walgreens have adopted RPA. With RPA’s promise of greater efficiency, increased productivity and greater, we expect to see more retailers adopt this technology. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 8, 2019 Register for Free Access Ahold Delhaize (ENXTAM: AD) 2Q19 Results: An In-Line Quarter but Operating Income Declines by Double DigitsAhold Delhaize reported 2Q19 net sales and underlying operating income in line with expectations. Read More
Insight Report | August 8, 2019 Premium US Back-to-School 2019: Digital TrendsThis is the second report in our US Back-to-School series for 2019. Here, we assess the digital trends that we expect to see this shopping season. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 8, 2019 Register for Free Access Capri Holdings (NYSE: CPRI) 1Q20 Results: Revenue Misses Estimates, Reduces Revenue GuidanceCapri Holdings reported 1Q20 adjusted EPS of $0.95, above the $0.90 consensus estimate. Revenues increased 11.9% to $1.34 billion on a reported basis, missing the $1.37 billion estimate. Read More
Flash Report | August 8, 2019 Register for Free Access Salesforce to Acquire Field-Service Management Software Maker ClickSoftware for $1.35 BillionSalesforce announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire field service management company ClickSoftware for $1.35 billion in cash and stock. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 8, 2019 Register for Free Access Brookfield Property Partners (NASDAQ: BPY) 2Q19 Results: Revenue Increases, FFO Beats EstimatesBrookfield reported 2Q19 FFO per unit of $0.38, up 5.6%, beating the consensus estimate of $0.36. Net income was $0.12 per unit, down 82%. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 7, 2019 Register for Free Access Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) 2Q19 Results: Mixed Results, Strong Growth in Global E-Commerce, 2019 and Long-Term Targets Remain on TrackPitney Bowes reported mixed 2Q19 results, including strong 18% growth in the Global Ecommerce group, and reiterated its annual guidance as its business for 2019 and the long term remains on track. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2019 Premium Target: A Timeline of Key EventsFrom 2010 to 2019, Target focused on store expansion, brand collaboration and new service offerings. Read More
Insight Report | August 6, 2019 Premium Insights from China: The Booming E-Cigarette Market in ChinaDomestic and foreign e-cigarette players are eying expansion in the China market, with e-cigarettes being promoted as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. In fact, the stated intended use (by many of the companies) is to provide a safer alternative for smokers to stop using tobacco. Read More