Event CoverageTakeaways from Day 2 of the Goldman Sachs 25th Annual Retailing Conference Coresight Research September 7, 2018 Executive SummaryGoldman Sachs held its 25th Annual Global Retail Conference in New York City this week. Listed below are the key takeaways from the webcast presentations. All of a sudden, opening stores is not a bad thing. US retailers are initially entering China markets via online platforms. Lowe’s is to open direct fulfillment center for online orders. The 2010s could be the “lost decade of retail”due to the misallocation of capital. There is still a lot of low-hanging fruit to be picked by retailers to improve efficiency and service quality. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This YearLuxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer Sentiment