Event Presentation | July 15, 2016 Premium Meeting Tech Talk (ICSC NARTF)• Affluent Consumers are expected to take a greater hit • Younger Consumers without mortgage or stock market exposure are less affected • Middle-Aged & Retired Consumers are the most cautious and anxious group, with the most exposure to the consumer finance metrics Read More
Event Presentation | July 13, 2016 Premium Lunch & Learn• Fung Global Retail & Technology advises retailers, real estate developers, tech companies, and others on projects situated at the intersection of retail, tech and/or fashion. • Our team offers a robust knowledge bank and deep-rooted experience across the retail, fashion, and tech industries. We are involved in many areas of the business, which allows us to offer a unique perspective on the future and where the sector is heading. Read More
Event Presentation | June 16, 2016 Premium The Stores of the Future (ULI)It’s about discovery: brands are using showrooms and fitting rooms to replace traditional stores • A fun and engaging experience: technology is enabling interactive experiences and new ways to connect with the consumer • A new level of personalization: more companies are using data to offer a personalized experience online as well as offline Read More
Event Presentation | June 15, 2016 Premium Identifying Whitespaces in a Difficult Retail Environment (RetailExpoHK)•78% of millennials prefer to spend money on an experience rather than buying something desirable • 69% believe attending live experiences helps them connect better with their friends and community and people around the world Read More
Event Presentation | June 15, 2016 Premium Breakfast with Disruptors – Investing in Women-Led StartupsAbout Fung Global • Fung Global Retail & Technology advises retailers, real estate developers and tech companies on projects situated at the intersection of retail, tech and/or fashion. • Our team offers a robust knowledge bank and significant experience in the retail, fashion and tech fields. We are involved in many areas of the business and believe this allows us to offer a unique perspective by focusing on the future and where the sector is heading. Read More
Event Presentation | June 10, 2016 Premium Top Ten Trends and Disruptors in Digital Beauty (Paris)In-store tech can play a role in enhancing the experience, offering service, and bringing the information consumers are used to getting online, into stores. Read More
Event Presentation | June 9, 2016 Premium Future of Retail: Is It Coming Apart at the Seams? (RMS)• Over the next 5 years US consumer spending is forecasted to grow by 22%; non-essential categories, including vacations and dining out, will see the fastest growth, about 27% (Mintel) • More than 3 in 4 millennials would choose to spend money on a desirable experience • Experiences are what people use to define themselves across social channels Read More
Event Presentation | June 8, 2016 Premium Investing in Women-Led StartupsDrivers 1. INSTITUTIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL 2. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 3. GLOBAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS 4. INCREASING VC FUNDING 5. IMPROVED ANGEL INVESTMENT Read More
Event Presentation | May 31, 2016 Premium Eco-Friendly Fashion Production and Distribution (EMERGE)• 80 billion pieces of clothing purchased worldwide each year • Up 400% from 2 decades ago • ¾ garments end up in landfills or are incinerated after short lifespan • 1/6 of people worldwide work in garment industry Read More
Event Presentation | May 18, 2016 Premium The Shoptalk Startup Pitch• Fung Global Retail & Technology advises retailers, real estate developers, tech companies, and others on projects situated at the intersection of retail, tech and/or fashion • Our team offers a robust knowledge bank and deep-rooted experience across the retail, fashion. and tech industries. We are involved in many areas of the business, which allows us to offer a unique perspective on the future and where the sector is heading. Read More
Event Presentation | May 16, 2016 Premium Top 25 Retail TrendsTop 25 Retail Trends 1. Store Traffic 2. Experiential Retail 3. Smart Malls 4. Retail Store Closings and Openings 5. Owning Grocery 6. Moving to Omni 7. Evolving Pure Plays 8. Winner-Take-All E-Commerce & More….. Read More
Event Presentation | May 12, 2016 Premium 6 Retail Trends and 7 Ways Amazon Is Changing Everything (Ecommerce Media Forum)• US mall traffic has decreased for 37 consecutive months and continues to be challenging • Malls have seen an average 9.1% YoY decrease in traffic since January 2015 – High-end malls appear less affected – General Growth Properties: traffic up 2% in 2015 – Simon Malls: traffic up 1.5% in 2015 – Taubman Centers: traffic up in 2015 Read More
Event Presentation | May 6, 2016 Premium 1Q2016 Recap (Planalytics)Q1 2016 and Spring Retail Trends 1. Selected April Sales 2. Selected Latest Quarter Earnings 3. Mixed Luxury Results 4. Online: Amazon Spotlight and More Read More
Event Presentation | April 28, 2016 Premium What is Driving Retail in 2016Use of Data Analytics Accenture: “While companies understand the value of big data analytics, they have yet to figure out the best way to use it to improve their overall business.” Embedding big data analytics in operations leads to a 4.25x improvement in order-to-cycle delivery times, and a 2.6x improvement in supply chain efficiency of 10% or greater. Read More
Event Presentation | April 28, 2016 Premium Retail Landscape Overview (Global Supply Chain Innovation Summit)Urban Outfitters acquired the Vetri Family group of restaurants in 2015 • Club Monaco collaborated Café Myriade to open an in-store coffee shop in Montreal Food & Beverage In-Store Technology • Rebecca Minkoff offers interactive mirrors as well as virtual reality headsets in stores • Tommy Hilfiger stores have virtual reality headsets that allow visitors to experience runway shows Read More
