July 25, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access VERIZON (NYSE: VZ) TO ACQUIRE YAHOO (NASDAQ: YHOO) OPERATING BUSINESS FOR $4.8 BILLION IN CASHTelecom carrier Verizon this morning announced a deal to acquire Yahoo’s core Internet business, some intellectual property and real estate. The deal is expected to close in 1Q2017, after which Yahoo will change its name and become a publicly traded investment company.
July 25, 2016 Insight Report Premium June 2016 UK Retail Sales: Growth Softens, Apparel SlumpsTotal UK retail sales rose by 1.1% year over year in June; the figure was below the 12-month average of 1.6% and marked a slowdown from solid growth in April and May.
July 21, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Unilever (LSE: ULVR) 1H16 RESULTS: SALES BEAT ESTIMATES DESPITE VOLATILE MARKET CONDITIONSUnilever reported 1H16 revenues of €26.3 billion, down 2.6% year over year and slightly above the consensus estimate of €25.9 billion. The decline was primarily driven by a negative currency impact of 7.6%, which offset sales growth of 4.7%.
July 15, 2016 Insight Report Premium The Convergence of Science, Medicine and Beauty 2016The boundaries between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals are blurring. Cosmeceuticals are the manifestation of a convergence of science, medicine and beauty.
July 13, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access AMAZON PRIME DAY 2016 WRAP-UPAmazon reported that Prime Day 2016 was its biggest sales day ever, with orders up more than 60% worldwide and more than 50% in the US.
July 13, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Burberry (LSE: BRBY) 1Q17 Results: Weak Tourist Spending Pressures RevenuesBurberry reported fiscal 1Q17 retail revenue of £423 million, unchanged year over year at constant currency.
July 13, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Groupe Casino (EPA: CO) 2Q16 Results: Groupe Casino Revenues Slide on Weak Foreign ExchangeGroupe Casino reported 2Q16 group revenue of €9.97 billion, a decline of 7.0% from 2Q15’s restated revenue.
July 12, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Amazon Prime Day: A Mixed Response in 2016Fung Global Retail & Technology began covering the second annual Amazon Prime Day starting at its launch at midnight Pacific Time (PT) today.
July 8, 2016 Insight Report Premium WALMART PAY: WALMART’S MOBILE PAYMENT SOLUTION GAINS TRACTIONWalmart recently rolled out Walmart Pay nationwide in the US, bringing the retailer’s mobile payment solution to more than 4,600 retail stores.
July 6, 2016 Deep Dive Premium Gym Clothes Are Making Their Way Out of the Gym: A Primer on AthleisureAthleisure is the trend of wearing activewear, clothing designed for athletic workouts, both inside and outside the gym. Athleisure is affecting big brands and traditional apparel retailers in a significant way.
June 30, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Alibaba (BABA) Steps Up Global Expansion Strategy by Raising its Stake in LazadaAlibaba announced that it will pay almost $1 billion to increase its stake in leading Southeast Asia e-commerce platform Lazada to 83% from 51%.
June 21, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Happy ReturnsHappy Returns is a company that provides centralized, in-person return services for online retailers.
June 21, 2016 Deep Dive Premium The Silver Series III: Technology for Mobility-Constrained SeniorsThis 3rd report in our Silver Series examines the technology that is enabling seniors who are mobility constrained to remain connected and rely less on the assistance of others.
June 21, 2016 Deep Dive Premium The Silver Series II: Homecare and Assisted LivingThis 2nd report in our Silver Series examines how providing seniors with assistance in everyday living has evolved into a thriving industry.
June 16, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Kroger 1Q16 Results: Beats on Earnings on Strong Margins; Reaffirms Full-Year GuidanceKroger reported 1Q16 EPS of $0.70 versus the consensus estimate of $0.69.
