Flash Report | January 31, 2018 Register for Free Access Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase Form Employee Healthcare PartnershipAmazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced the formation of a partnership designed to address healthcare for the companies’ US employees. The goal is to improve employee satisfaction and reduce costs. Read More
Store Tracker | January 26, 2018 Databank Members Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 4: Toys“R”Us to Close 182 Stores; JCPenney to Close Four StoresFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Read More
Event Presentation | January 18, 2018 Premium How AI Is Powering Retail Growth (NRF)• AI 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 Coverage | January 18, 2018 Register for Free Access NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show: Takeaways from Day ThreeThe FGRT team attended NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show in New York City this week. With more than 35,000 attendees from 95 countries, including 18,000 retailers and more than 600 exhibitors, the trade show is one of the biggest in the retail industry. Below are our key takeaways from the third and final day of the event. Read More
Company Earnings Update | January 18, 2018 Register for Free Access Zalando (XTRA:ZAL) 4Q17 and FY17 Update: Revenue and EBIT Grow in Line with ExpectationsZalando reported preliminary results showing year-over-year revenue growth of 21.2%–23.2% in 4Q17. Read More
Insight Report | January 17, 2018 Premium Amazon UK Slips Down the Customer Satisfaction Rankings: Could We See a Similar Shift in the US?In 2017, OC&C Strategy Consultants reported that Amazon had lost its long-held first place in its annual ranking of the UK’s favorite retailers. Amazon UK fell sharply in last year’s survey, to fourth place. Read More
Event Coverage | January 15, 2018 Register for Free Access NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show: Takeaways from Day OneThe FGRT team is attending NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show in New York City this week. With more than 35,000 attendees from 95 countries, including 18,000 retailers and more than 600 exhibitors, the trade show is one of the biggest in the retail industry. Below are our key takeaways from the first day of the event. Read More
Event Presentation | January 11, 2018 Premium New Retail Becoming a Reality (CES)• On June 16, Amazon announced its plan to acquire Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in cash. • Amazon closed the acquisition on August 28, and Amazon electronics were available in Whole Foods stores that same day. • Amazon reduced prices on some items by as much as 43% on the day of deal closing and again on November 15. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2018 Premium US 2017 Holiday Retail Recap: Season Exceeds ExpectationsIn this report, we take stock of the 2017 holiday season in the US, providing an overview of retail sales, category winners and returns. We also look at the drivers of this holiday season’s sales growth, including macroeconomic conditions, weather and a favorable calendar effect. Read More
Event Presentation | January 4, 2018 Premium 2017 Holiday Wrapup (Planalytics)US 2017 Holiday Wrap-up season:- Holiday Wrap-Up: Season Exceeded Expectations Due to a Holiday Surge 2. Consumers Wait for the Best Deals, Which Drives a Last-Minute Rush in Sales 3. Favorable Holiday Calendar: A Full Weekend Before Christmas 4. Holiday 2017 Weather Was an Easy Comparison Versus 2016…… Read More
Insight Report | January 2, 2018 Premium A Pure Play’s Perspective on the Online Beauty Retail Market: Interview with Feelunique CEO Joël PalixWe interviewed Joël Palix, CEO of leading beauty pure playretailer Feelunique, to get his perspective on the online beauty market. He shared a number of insights with us, including: Read More
Event Presentation | December 20, 2017 Premium 2017 in Review (Celect)2017 In Review:- Introduction to Celect & FGRT Major Retail Trends 5 Shocking Moments of 2017 2018– The Breakout Year for AI? Read More
Event Presentation | December 14, 2017 Premium 4Q2017 Recap and Holiday Homestretch (Planalytics)US 2017 Holiday Homestretch: Performance to Date Bodes Well for Holiday Season Overall:- 1.Holiday Shopping 2.Major Shopping Days Still Ahead 3.More Favorable Holiday Calendar 4.Black Friday Weekend and Cyber Week Roundup 5. Predictions for the Rest of the Holiday Season Are Mostly Cheery Read More
Event Presentation | December 11, 2017 Premium The Future of AI in RetailIn retail, AI can help with personalization, customization and localization. AI can help retailers analyze large volumes of data to come up with product and service recommendations. Read More
Company Earnings Update | December 8, 2017 Register for Free Access Dollar General (DG) 3Q17 Results: Beats on Revenues and Comps, Narrows EPS GuidanceDollar General reported 3Q17 EPS of $0.93, including a nickel of hurricane-related negative impact, missing the consensus estimate by a penny. Revenues were $5.90 billion, up 11.0% year over year and beating the $5.80 billion consensus estimate. Read More
