Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeekly Insights Jul 28, 2017 Coresight Research July 28, 2017 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the part Amazon is playing in the changing back-to-school shopping season. Deepening their strategic alliance, Walmart and JD.com have revealed a new omnichannel shopping festival set for August 8 and a set of initiatives to integrate their supply chains and other operations as the battle for the Chinese consumer intensifies. Fashion brand Michael Kors has acquired luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo for €1 billion (US$1.2 billion). Amazon is continuing its international expansion push with the launch of its services in Singapore coming imminently, marking Amazon’s entry into Southeast Asia. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Analyst Corner—Blending Monetary Rewards, Experiences and Technology: Explore US Retail Loyalty Programs with Sujeet NaikWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 34: Ace Hardware Drives US OpeningsCountdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Should Know in Advance of the Shopping FestivalUS Black Friday 2023: Early Read—Store Traffic Exceeds Expectations Despite Lack of Doorbusters
