Event Presentation | November 29, 2017 Premium Artifical Intelligence in CPG and Why It’s ImportantAI is human-like or intelligent behavior exhibited by computers and machines. • It is enabled by a computer program or set of programs that help machines make autonomous decisions through cognitive functions similar to those typically exhibited by human beings, such as learning, decision making and problem solving. Read More
Event Presentation | November 17, 2017 Premium Retail Revolution – Disrupt or Be Disrupted – The Tenant of the Future (ULI)Many stores are now part of the last-mile solution. In the US, some older malls are being repurposed as warehousing and delivery depots. • Stores are leveraging sharing-economy technology to serve as fulfillment centers for local deliveries. • Malls are being used innovatively as warehouses, delivery depots and pickup locations for customers. • In North Randall, Ohio, outside Cleveland, a former mall is becoming a new Amazon warehouse. Read More
Event Presentation | November 16, 2017 Premium 3Q2017 Wrapup and Holiday Preview (Planalytics)3Q17 Retail Update 1. Earnings: Positive Results Led by E-Commerce and Beauty Retailers 2. Store Traffic Continues to Be Challenged 3. Sluggish Traffic and Unfavorably Warm Weather Hurt Monthly Comps 4. Hurricanes’ Effect on Retail Read More
Event Presentation | October 19, 2017 Premium Retail Revolution – Disrupt or Be Disrupted (XSPECS) Retail Traffic Is Down • Retail traffic has continued to struggle, although it has been showing slight improvement • According to RetailNext, retail store traffic in July declined by just 5.5%, its smallest drop since January 2016 • The conversion rate, which represents how many shoppers became buyers, rose by 0.5% in both June and July, the highest rate increase in almost a year Read More
Event Presentation | September 19, 2017 Premium Background on Amazon and RetailUS Retail Bankruptcies Are at Post-recession Peak • Year to date, 14 retailers have filed for bankruptcy • That is more than the number of filings over the entire year in 2016 • Retail bankruptcies are on track to reach their highest level since 2009, when 18 retailers filed for bankruptcy • And there are likely more to come Read More
Event Presentation | September 18, 2017 Premium New Retail – The Trends Driving Retail in AsiaNew Retail Trends 1. Online is Guiding Offline 2. Online to Offline (O2O): The Sharing Economy 3. C2B: Alibaba’s New Concept 4. Social Commerce and Communities 5. New Retail Digital Content Strategy Read More
Event Presentation | August 30, 2017 Premium Retail Revolution – Disrupt or Be Disrupted – The Connected Mall (ULI)There will be 100 million more people living in Chinese cities by 2019. New infrastructure projects such as metro lines create more local communities. More people living in cities means smaller livings spaces and necessitates more places where people can spend time together outside the home. Read More
Event Presentation | August 10, 2017 Premium 2Q2017 Recap and Back-to-School Outlook (Planalytics)1. Earnings: Positive Results Led by E-Commerce and Off-Price Retailers 2. Store Traffic Continues to Decline 3. Record Father’s Day Sales Not Enough to Lift Monthly Comps in May and June 4. Store Closures Continue to Exceed Store Openings Read More
Event Presentation | June 20, 2017 Premium The Global Retail RevolutionRetailers should view the shopping experience as their customers do; as one all-encompassing experience, not separate channels and devices. Read More
Event Presentation | June 20, 2017 Premium Global Retail Revolution Brings Threats as well as OpportunitiesM&A chatter: • Nordstrom announced it is exploring a “going private” transaction (June 8, company press release) • American Eagle Outfitters is reported to be bidding for Abercrombie & Fitch with private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management (May 25, Reuters.com) • Deckers Brands announced that it is reviewing strategic alternatives (April 25, company press release) • The parent company of Jimmy Choo announced that it is reviewing strategic alternatives for the shoe brand (April 25, Bloomberg.com) • BJ’s Wholesale Club put itself up for sale in April (April 14, New York Post) Read More
Event Presentation | May 15, 2017 Premium Latest Trends and Developments in O2O RetailingJD.com plans to open 1 million brick-and-mortar convenience stores through franchising within five years. It invested in Yonghui Superstores, a supermarket chain in China. • This follows JD.com’s announcement to open 10,000 home appliance stores across China. • The stores will use JD.com’s data analytics and logistics system to better target consumers and fulfil orders. • The stores can set up virtual stores on JD.com. Read More
Event Presentation | May 11, 2017 Premium 1Q2017 Recap and Spring Retail Update (Planalytics)Spring Retail Update • Recent sales and earnings results indicate a continuing struggle in retail. • Store closures, bankruptcies and management changes are shaking up the industry. • The media barrage of the retail industry doesn’t help perception. • Uncertainty exists in terms of the forward picture; things probably get worse before they get better. Read More
Event Presentation | May 2, 2017 Premium Disruptors Breakfast – Fashion Tech CompaniesTop 8 Global Retail Trends 1. Corporate Innovation Is the New R&D 2. Store as a Platform 3. Wellness as the New Luxury 4. Consumers Want to Be Part of a Community & More….. Read More
Event Presentation | March 7, 2017 Premium US Retail RevolutionGlobal Retail Trends 1. Democratization of Luxury 2. Amazon’s Impact on Apparel 3. Home and Big-Ticket Purchases Increasing 4. Beauty Spending Driven by the Selfie Culture 5. Brands Developing an Emotional Connection & More…. Read More
Event Presentation | February 28, 2017 Premium Top Technology TrendsTechnology Trends: 1. In-store Gamification 2. Virtual Experiences 3. Innovative Displays 4. AI and Machine Learning 5. Beauty Technology & More… Read More
