Analyst Corner 13 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeekly Insights Mar 3, 2017 Coresight Research March 3, 2017 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the estimated $2.5 billion in revenue that will be freed up for other retailers to grab once JCPenney, Macy’s and Sears complete their recently announced store closures. According to Moody’s Investors Service, the number of US retailers ranked at the most-distressed level of the credit-rating spectrum has more than tripled since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008–2009 and is heading toward record levels in the next five years. German discount grocer Lidl has unveiled a new concept store called Loft in Calais, France, where it already has two stores. Loft features wider aisles and more than 1,600 products. The store’s heat-reduction and waste-recycling processes make it environmentally friendly. To develop 5G technology, China’s Huawei deploys an R&D staff of 80,000, challenging Europe’s dominance. That could give Huawei a sizable edge at a time when all suppliers have set their sights on 5G, which promises to be a wellspring of revenue by enabling smoother and faster interaction between connected objects. 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: Retail-Tech Landscape—Food TechnologyRetail Shrink and ORC: Cart-Based Loss Is on the Rise; New Tech Solutions Seek To Address Retail TheftNovember 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Black Friday Boosts Traffic and SalesThe AI Revolution: Unveiling Opportunities for Growth and Innovation—Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2024