Flash Report | June 12, 2019 Register for Free Access Hudson’s Bay Company Reviewing Proposal to Go Private, Announces Sale of German Operations for $1.5 BillionHBC announced that a special committee is reviewing a shareholder proposal to privatize the company. HBC also announced it had entered into an agreement to sell its real estate in Germany for $1.5B. Read More
Insight Report | June 12, 2019 Premium China’s Midyear 6.18 Shopping Festival: E-Commerce Platforms Report a Strong StartIn this year’s 6.18 shopping festival, e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and Tmall rolled out various initiatives to engage customers, such as collaborating with popular social media platforms and developing tailor-made products. Read More
Deep Dive | June 12, 2019 Premium Reality Technology in RetailReality technology comprises virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). This report shows how the technology is changing the way consumers shop and how 5G will contribute to accelerating its adoption in retail. Read More
Flash Report | June 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Unilever to Acquire Skincare Brand Tatcha for a Reported $500 MillionUnilever has signed an agreement to acquire the prestige skincare brand Tatcha. Unilever reportedly paid almost $500 million for the brand. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Ascena Retail Group (NASDAQ: ASNA) 3Q19 Results: Mixed Results, Comps Beat Consensus for Most BrandsAscena Retail Group reported fiscal 3Q19 revenues of $1.27 billion, below the consensus estimate of $1.43 billion, and down year over year. Read More
Insight Report | June 11, 2019 Premium Insights from China: Aldi Opens First Stores in ChinaOn June 7, Aldi opened its first stores in China with two locations in Shanghai. China’s grocery market is growing, though global grocery retailers who have tried to tap this market have met with mixed success. Read More
Flash Report | June 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Salesforce to Acquire Leading Analytics Company Tableau for $15.7 BillionOn June 10, 2019, Salesforce announced an agreement to acquire business analytics and data visualization company Tableau for $15.7 billion in stock. The acquisition is expected to close in 3Q19. Read More
Insight Report | June 11, 2019 Premium Five Months to Singles’ Day: A Timeline to Prepare for Double 11In our monthly reports counting down to Singles’ Day, we help retailers prepare for the event. In this report, we offer a five-step guide for preparing for Single’s Day. Read More
Insight Report | June 11, 2019 Premium May 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco’s Comps Below Consensus, Buckle’s Sales Drop, Cato’s Comps Meet Management ExpectationsIn May, Costco’s same-store sales growth was below the consensus estimate, although its e-commerce segment continued to post strong growth. Buckle posted a decrease in same-store sales, impacted by poor performance in its women’s segment. Read More
Deep Dive | June 10, 2019 Premium 10 Trends Shaping The Future of Chinese Consumer DemandChinese consumers have higher expectations than ever before: They are more digital than their Western counterparts, have rising incomes and are experiencing an explosion in retail and product options. Read More
Question of the Week | June 10, 2019 Free Report What Drives Beauty Product Purchase Decisions Among US Millennials?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Drives Beauty Product Purchase Decisions Among US Millennials? Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 10, 2019 Register for Free Access Ollie’s Bargain Outlets (NASDAQ: OLLI) 1Q19 Results: Revenues Beat Consensus but Comps Miss, Guidance Remains In LineOllie’s reported 1Q19 revenues of $324.9 million, up 17.8% and beating the $319.2 million consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS was $0.46, up 12.5% and beating the consensus estimate by 2 cents. Read More
Insight Report | June 7, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: Los AngelesLos Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, but LA is all about fashion, too: The fashion industry employs more than 87,000 – more than New York City. Read More
Insight Report | June 7, 2019 Premium Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Innovative Companies Emphasize Personalization, Sustainability, Subscriptions and GroomingCoresight Research has selected five inspiring Father’s Day gift ideas from innovative brands including GiftNow, Same But Different, MYRO, Birchbox Grooming, and OneBlade. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 7, 2019 Register for Free Access WEINSWIG’S WEEKLY JUNE 7 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the massive changes technology has brought to retail over the years – and what’s coming next. Read More
