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  • Despite the funny-sounding name, Hadoop is a serious enterprise software suite that drives “Big Data”
  • Hadoop enables the storage and processing of very large databases in a cluster of inexpensive servers
  • Internet companies such as Yahoo, Facebook, LinkedIn and many others use Hadoop to manage their databases
  • There is a growing community of startups focused on expanding and commercializing Hadoop technology
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  • Unilever acquires prestige brand, Kate Somerville Skincare, and enters the dermocosmetic¹ segment of the skincare industry.
  • Global sales of skincare products topped $110 billion in 2014 according to Trefis.com and are projected to reach $147 billion by 2020.
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Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports.

Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato.

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  • American Express will launch a coalition-based loyalty rewards program in the US on May 4.
  • Consumers can utilize all types of payments while accruing rewards, including Visa and MasterCard.
  • Corporations can benefit by leveraging multiple companies’ marketing and advertising budgets and strategies.
  • The program will simultaneously reach multiple cross-industry consumer bases.
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  • Apple reported a strong fiscal Q2 across the board, commenting that Apple Watch demand is outstripping supply.
  • Rent the Runway plans to offer new categories such as handbags, sunglasses, and sportswear, as well as a monthly subscription program.
  • Microsoft plans to open its first Latin America store in São Paulo, Brazil.

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FUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CENTRE (FBIC)

  • Established in 2000 and headquartered in Hong Kong
  • FBIC (formerly known as the Li & Fung Research Centre) has served as the knowledge bank and think tank for the Fung Group
  • New York–based Global Retail & Technology research team follows broader retail and technology trends
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Strong Disposable Income Growth Could Fuel Home Sales

  • Real DPI increased 0.2 percent in February, compared with an increase of 0.9 percent in January, over the preceding month.
  • On a year on year basis, the Real DPI per capital in February increased by 3.2 percent, slightly lower than the 3.4 percent in January.
  • In general, the Real DPI shows a good sign for the economy.
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  • We just returned from the 13th China Department Store Summit in China, and the outlook for the still-developing Chinese retail industry remains bright
  • US housing starts miss estimates, dragged down by a decline in multifamily housing starts
  •  Brazilians favor cheaper goods as economy weakens

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Webrooming Beats Showrooming
  • Webrooming, or researching online and then buying in a store, has become the norm and more common than showrooming
  • Why Shoppers webroom?
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  • US shoppers’ lifestyles are increasingly consisting of eating out and working out
  • actiMirror has developed smart mirrors that showcase the power of data analytics and targeted media content in the retail industry
  • Ralph Lauren to open a 9,100 sq. ft. store in a luxury mall in São Paulo, Brazil
  • Deborah Weinswig is to present The Future of Retail at the 13th China Department Store Summit on Saturday, April 18

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US MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
  • GDP
  • Inflation rates
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Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports.

Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato.

Highlights from our March US Same-Store Sales report:

  • Most retailers’ March comparable sales benefited from an early Easter but April sales might likely to be hurt
  • Costco’s March sales were affected by fewer selling days on the calendar
  • West coast port issues continue to impact retailers
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  • Technology is playing an increasingly significant role in the beauty industry, where it can improve conversion and drive volume
  • Snapdeal acquires FreeCharge in India’s largest acquisition
  • Macy’s uses Google AdWords to calculate that every $1 of online-ad investment returns $6 in in-store sales

Executive Summary

  • Easter promotions are in full swing, with many department stores holding mid-season sales
  • Amazon announced a new home-services platform and a button for the easy reordering of supplies
  • YOOX and Net-A-Porter agree to merge to form the world’s largest luxury-focused e-tailer