Analyst Corner | July 10, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Jul 10, 2015The wearables space continues to generate headlines, including a Google-Levi Strauss cooperation and the Fitbit IPO, and consumers gave wearables an enthusiastic reception at a recent fashion show Read More
Analyst Corner | July 3, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Jul 3, 2015This week, we co-hosted a second NY Disruptors Breakfast with the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), which was attended by 100 LF North America and Global Brands Group employees Read More
Analyst Corner | June 26, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Jun 26, 2015Li & Fung was on the move this week, demonstrating stock-checking robots and announcing an agreement to supply private-label goods to two Chinese department store chains. Read More
Insight Report | June 25, 2015 Premium PRIMARK PRIMED FOR THE USPrimark is about much more than price; it delivers value for money in the broader sense. It has a fast-fashion element in its apparel offer, and its newer flagship stores are impressive retail destinations. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 19, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Jun 19, 2015This week, we held our third monthly Disruptor’s Breakfast, meeting four companies in the e-commerce space and one in education Read More
Analyst Corner | June 12, 2015 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Jun 12, 2015This week, FBIC NY attended Place 2015, a conference focusing on how location analytics and indoor positioning (i.e., beacons) can optimize merchandising and improve the customer experience. Read More
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