March 3, 2020 Deep Dive Free Report Best Practices for Using Data To Futureproof RetailRetail has been undergoing seismic shifts in the last decade that have upended decades-old norms and created an entire new sets of often challenging customer expectations. The good news it, the same technology that has created these challenges also offers solutions.
March 3, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Walmart Launches Third-Party Vendor Fulfillment Services on Its MarketplaceOn February 24, 2020, Walmart launched fulfillment services for third-party vendors on its marketplace, offering services similar to Amazon.
March 2, 2020 Question of the Week Free Report How Many US Consumers Are Changing Their Behavior Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Many US Consumers Are Changing Their Behavior Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak?
March 1, 2020 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—March 1, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at Amazon’s foray into cashierless grocery with its new Amazon Go Grocery format.
February 28, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Coresight Research Survey Data Suggests US Malls Will Be Hit Hard if Outbreak WorsensCoresight Research surveyed US consumers on the current and potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak on their behavior. Over one-quarter say they are already avoiding public areas or changing travel arrangements, and well over half of respondents say they would if the outbreak worsens.
February 27, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Furniture and Furnishings E-CommerceWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Furniture and Furnishings E-Commerce.
February 27, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Salesforce Co-CEO Block To Step Down; Salesforce To Acquire Vlocity for $1.33 Billion in Cash, Reports 4Q20 and Raises FY21 GuidanceFor fiscal 4Q20, Salesforce reported on February 25, 2020 that it beat the consensus estimate for adjused EPS and raised FY21 guidance. In addition, the company announced the stepping down of Co-CEO Keith Block, as well as its acquisition of cloud and mobile software provider Vlocity.
February 26, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access The First Amazon Go Grocery Opens in Seattle, Further Expanding the Online Giant’s Brick-and-Mortar PresenceAmazon just opened its first (non-Whole Foods) full-sized grocery store in Seattle, dubbed Amazon Go Grocery. The new, full-line, full-sized cashierless store format gives a glimpse into what the online giant may have planned for physical grocery.
February 26, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Google Cloud Acquires Mainframe-Migration Company CornerstoneGoogle Cloud’s acquisition of mainframe-migration company Cornerstone is the latest move by Google to expand the capabilities of its fast-growing Cloud business. This is the company’s second acquisition this month, demonstrating its efforts to compete with Microsoft for the #2 spot in the ranking of top cloud service providers.
February 26, 2020 Insight Report Premium January 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaWe analyze key metrics that reflect consumer demand in the US, the UK and China. In these updates, we focus on direct, leading indicators of the health of the consumer economy: wage growth, price changes and retail sales growth.
February 26, 2020 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Macy’s (NYSE: M) 4Q19 and FY19 Results: 2020 Will Be A Transition YearMacy’s reported fiscal 4Q19 revenues of $8.34 billion, down 1.4% YoY. The company reported 4Q19 adjusted EPS of $2.12, down 22.3% from the year ago period but higher than the consensus estimate of $1.96.
February 25, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Coresight Matrix: AI Software for CommunicationOur Coresight Matrix evaluates technology leaders and emerging players in the fast-growing AI software for communication segment.
February 24, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Highlights from the Hype Innovation Showcase: Sustainability and Technology Key to the Future of Physical RetailKey themes from the Hype Innovation Showcase, The Future of the Store: Sustainability & Supply Chain, included sustainability and technology. We discuss insights from the event and provide an overview of participating startup companies.
February 24, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: China’s Outbound Tourism Will Be Hurt, but Possibly Not for LongChinese outbound travelers led spending in tourism globally before the coronavirus outbreak. We discuss the potential short-term impact that the virus could therefore have on the tourism industries of popular destinations among Chinese travelers. We also consider how a decline in the number of international tourists from China could affect airport retail sales.
February 23, 2020 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—February 23, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the reports of the death of online-only retail—are they exaggerated?
