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 Event Presentation Premium 1Q2015 RecapCurrent Retail Business Environment 1. Gas Did Not Stay Below $2 per Gallon 2. April US Retail Sales Flat, Showing Slow Recovery 3. Unemployment at Seven-Year Low; Stores Cut Jobs and More
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 Insight Report Premium April 2015 US Same-Store SalesThe four-week period had 28 selling days this year versus 27 selling days last year, reflecting the earlier timing of the Easter holiday. The calendar shift improved this year’s net and comparable sales by 1.5%–2.0%.
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.
May 1, 2015 Event Presentation Premium Customer Engagement – An Omnichannel Perspective• Internet shopping is about functionality, not fun • As more shoppers move online, in-store shopping will increasingly focus on leisure shopping and the quality of experience • Online/offline division is becoming artificial as consumers browse, compare and buy across channels • More complex than simply “showrooming”
April 28, 2015 Event Presentation Premium US Housing Market Chartbook • 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
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 23, 2015 Event Presentation Premium The Future of Retail – Top 15 TrendsWebrooming Beats Showrooming
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.
