May 28, 2015 Event Presentation Premium Top Ideas on Global Retail & TechFBIC TOP 15 RETAIL & TECH TRENDS 1. Apps are dominating smartphones 2. Gamification reaches fast adoption 3. Smartphones are becoming the hub for digital beauty 4. Social media becomes robust source of consumer data 5. Digital advertising to dominate next year & More…..
May 27, 2015 Flash Report Register for Free Access Ahold First QuarterDutch grocer Ahold posted 1Q sales up 14.9% as currency effects boosted reported revenues.
May 22, 2015 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weekly Insights May 22, 2015Google is launching a fleet of 25–50 driverless cars for testing on the streets around its Northern California headquarters.
May 20, 2015 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Marks & Spencer Full-Year Results: Finally Turning a Corner?Marks & Spencer (M&S) has posted an annual increase in pretax profits for the first time since 2011. Underlying pretax profits rose 6.1% to £661 million in the year ending March 28, 2015.
May 20, 2015 Flash Report Register for Free Access Ascena Assimilates AnnThe week began with the announcement of Ascena’s agreement to buy Ann Inc. for $2.15 billion.
May 15, 2015 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weekly Insights May 15, 2015FBIC hosted a well-attended Disruptors Breakfast with about 40 attendees, featuring seven startups in diverse businesses.
May 14, 2015 Flash Report Register for Free Access Alibaba Buys Additional Stake in ZulilyAlibaba recently disclosed the purchase of 4.8 million Class A shares of Seattle-based e-tailer Zulily for about $56.2 million during May 6-8.
May 1, 2015 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weekly Insights May 01, 2015Apple reported a strong fiscal Q2 across the board, commenting that Apple Watch demand is outstripping supply.
April 24, 2015 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Apr 24, 2015We just returned from the 13th China Department Store Summit in China, and the outlook for the still-developing Chinese retail industry remains bright
April 21, 2015 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coty Appoints Seasoned Executive Elio Leoni as New CEOOn Monday April 20, Coty announced the appointment of Elio Leoni Sceti as CEO, effective July 2015. Bart Becht, Coty’s interim CEO and Chairman since September 2014, will remain Chairman after Elio assumes the role.
April 17, 2015 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Apr 17, 2015US shoppers’ lifestyles are increasingly consisting of eating out and working out.
April 15, 2015 Event Presentation Premium Macroeconomic Chartbook• For the last 12 months, the all-item index was unchanged before seasonal adjustment. • Over the last 12 months the food index rose 3.0 percent and the index for all items (excluding food and energy) increased 1.7 percent. These increases were offset by an 18.8-percent decline in the energy index. • Indexes that have risen over the past 12 months include shelter, medical care, and new vehicles. Indexes that have declined include airline fares, used cars and trucks, and apparel.
April 10, 2015 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Apr 10, 2015Technology is playing an increasingly significant role in the beauty industry, where it can improve conversion and drive volume
April 3, 2015 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Apr 3, 2015Easter promotions are in full swing, with many department stores holding mid-season sales
April 1, 2015 Event Presentation Premium Internet Retailing Global• Three of the top ten online retailers are pure plays: Amazon, Jangdong Mall (trading as JD.com) and B2W Digital (whose main fascia is Americanas.com.br). • Note that marketplaces are excluded – because they are not retailers.
