Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeekly Insights April 8, 2016 Coresight Research April 8, 2016 Executive Summary This week’s From the Desk of letter discusses untapped opportunities in the European off-price space, which was long the exclusive domain of the TJX Companies. We think there are real opportunities to develop the off-price segment in Europe, especially in Germany. 75% of suppliers and importers “expect retail sales to significantly outpace gross domestic product for the spring and summer shopping season,” according to a recent survey. Respondents also expect retail sales to grow by 4% or more, which is greater than the 2–3% gain expected by economists. Swedish fast-fashion chain H&M announced that it has launched transactional websites for customers in Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Luxembourg and Ireland. Shoppers will be able to shop the same collections online as those in-store, plus some exclusive “online-only” items. Singapore-based startup Pouch introduced NFC wristbands that are becoming popular among event organizers, solving problems including security, theft, fraud, event flow and control for organizer. Guests can pay for goods using the wristbands, eliminating the need to carry cash. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Consumers Turn Away From Socializing: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeinswig’s Weekly: US Retail Bankruptcies Jump 10X in 2023M&A in US Food and Beverage CPG: Three Key Themes—Category Expansion, Brand Focus and Evolving Consumer NeedsAhold Delhaize Strategy Day 2024: Growing Together—Targeting 4% Revenue CAGR Through 2028