Question of the Week | April 29, 2019 Free Report QOTW: What Categories Do US Shoppers Most Use BOPIS Services For?Question of the Week April 29 2019 – What Categories Do US Shoppers Most Use BOPIS Services For? Read More
Event Coverage | April 29, 2019 Register for Free Access CoCoon Pitch Night 2019: Hearing from Six Platform StartupsOur Big Day, BestShare and FindRecruiter were selected winners by the three-judge panel because they clearly addressed problems faced by their respective sectors and confidently presented ideas with feasible business models that could attract investment. Read More
Insight Report | April 29, 2019 Premium US Mother’s Day Preview: 2019 Spending is Expected to Reach Record High of $25 BillionAccording to an annual Mother’s Day spending survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, about 84% of US consumers plan to celebrate Mother’s Day this year, broadly in line with last year’s 86%. Read More
Event Presentation | April 27, 2019 Premium New Retail Era—What’s New in China and the US (Hong Kong Trade Development Council)This presentation discusses new developments in retail in China and in the US. Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: ParisParis is the birthplace of luxury and is still home to many of the world’s most iconic fashion houses — but Paris is about more than just traditional luxury. Innovation in Paris is around fashion itself and not necessarily the in-store experience. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 26, 2019 Register for Free Access Casino Group (ENXTPA: CO) 1Q19 Update: Soft France, Strong Latam; Early Progress Toward 2021 TargetsIn 1Q19, Casino Group reported flat same-store sales in France, versus expectations of a 0.4% uplift. Casino reported 1Q19 group comparable sales growth of 3.0%, supported by growth in Latin America. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 26, 2019 Register for Free Access WEINSWIG’S WEEKLY APRIL 26 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” shows how booming online retail in China could make it easier for foreign brands to enter the market. Read More
Store Tracker | April 26, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 17: Office Depot to Close 50 Stores; In the UK, British Land Sells 12 Sainsbury’s StoresIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. So far this year, US retailers have announced 6,105 store closures and 2,659 store openings. Year to date, UK retailers have announced 322 store closures and 356 store openings. Read More
Event Coverage | April 26, 2019 Register for Free Access Lululemon Analyst Day 2019: Plans to Quadruple International Revenue and Double Men’s and Digital Business by 2023Lululemon’s investor day focused on innovative products, omni experience, and market expansion. It expects men’s and digital business will double by 2023 and international business will quadruple. Read More
Flash Report | April 26, 2019 Register for Free Access UK Competition Authority Blocks Sainsbury’s-Asda MergerOn April 25, 2019, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority blocked the planned merger of Sainsbury’s and Walmart-owned Asda, which are, respectively, the UK’s second- and third-largest grocery retailers. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 26, 2019 Register for Free Access Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) 1Q19 Results: Beats Consensus by Two Cents, Rapid Growth at Mobileye, Lowers Revenue Forecast for the YearIntel reported flat 1Q19 revenues and EPS that beat consensus by two cents. Revenue from Mobileye grew 38%, however the company reduced its revenue guidance for the year. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 26, 2019 Register for Free Access Amazon.com (NASDQ: AMZN) 1Q19 Results: Blows Out EPS, Strength in AWS and Subscriptions, Light Q2 Profit GuidanceAmazon’s Q2 EPS blew past consensus estimates. Growth was driven by AWS and subscriptions. Q2 operating-profit guidance fell below consensus. Read More
Insight Report | April 25, 2019 Premium Insights from China: The Childhood Obesity Problem and Its Implications for the Fashion Industry in ChinaIncreasing number of children aged 7-18 years are overweight or obese in China. This represents an opportunity for children’s plus-size clothing in China Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 25, 2019 Register for Free Access Boohoo Group (LSE: BOO) FY19 Results: Top Line and EPS Beat Consensus; Strong FY20 OutlookBoohoo Group reported FY19 total sales of £856.9 million, up 47.0% at constant currency and 48.0% as reported, and beating the consensus estimate of £843.9 million recorded by StreetAccount. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 25, 2019 Register for Free Access Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) 1Q19 Results: Mixed Quarter, Reiterates Guidance, Growth and Margins to Improve Throughout 2019Avery Dennison reported a mixed 1Q19 but reiterated 2019 EPS guidance and expects growth and margins to improve throughout 2019. Read More