Analyst Corner | June 5, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Jun 05, 2015We attended an accelerator’s demo day and saw eight exciting startups pitching products focused on digital health and healthcare. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 29, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights May 29, 2015This week, we attended CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, China—its major themes were connectivity, innovation and the Internet of Things. Read More
Flash Report | May 27, 2015 Register for Free Access Ahold First QuarterDutch grocer Ahold posted 1Q sales up 14.9% as currency effects boosted reported revenues. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 22, 2015 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. Read More
Company Earnings Update | May 20, 2015 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. Read More
Flash Report | May 20, 2015 Register for Free Access Ascena Assimilates AnnThe week began with the announcement of Ascena’s agreement to buy Ann Inc. for $2.15 billion. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 15, 2015 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. Read More
Flash Report | May 14, 2015 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 1, 2015 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 24, 2015 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 Read More
Flash Report | April 21, 2015 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 17, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Apr 17, 2015US shoppers’ lifestyles are increasingly consisting of eating out and working out. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 10, 2015 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 Read More
Analyst Corner | April 3, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Apr 3, 2015Easter promotions are in full swing, with many department stores holding mid-season sales Read More
Event Presentation | April 1, 2015 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. Read More
