Analyst CornerWeekly Insights Feb 10, 2017 Coresight Research February 10, 2017 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the recent spate of top management departures from department stores and brands. Walmart recently announced that it has increased its stake in Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com to 12.1%, worth roughly $4.87 billion, up from the 10.8% stake it had in October and the 5.9% stake it had in June of last year. French luxury brand LVMH announced that it has set up LVMH Luxury Ventures, a special investment vehicle that will identify and invest in small, emerging brands in the fashion, beauty and accessories categories. The vehicle will begin with a funding pool of €50 million (US$53.3 million). China’s Alibaba Group will lead a $200 million round of investment in newly established Indian online retailer Paytm E-commerce. The deal will deepen Alibaba’s investment in a burgeoning e-commerce market now dominated by Amazon and Flipkart. 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: Confidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsMass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads; High Purchase Rates for Daily Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Netflix Heads to the Mall as Claire’s Shutters Nearly 300 Stores
