Weekly Insights Aug 28, 2015

Executive Summary

• Irish low-price fast-fashion chain Primark will make its US debut on September 10 in Boston, with seven locations gained in a deal with Sears
• TravelersBox is an Israeli startup that offers kiosks in which travelers can deposit leftover foreign currency and transform it into gift cards from brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Skype, PayPal, iTunes and others
• The new Ralph Lauren PoloTech smartshirt blends modern style with realtime biometric technology, measuring heart rate, breathing, movement, energy output, stress levels, steps, and calories burned
• Rite Aid completed its acquisition of 12 in-store pharmacies from A&P. Rite Aid is buying inventory and pharmacy records for $2.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively