Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeekly Insights Sep 1, 2017 Coresight Research September 1, 2017 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses off-price retailers’ recent expansion in Europe and their prospects for growth in the region. Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of the Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor retail chains, plans to review its options, including going private, following pressure from an activist shareholder. UK online supermarket Ocado has unveiled an app for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant that will enable owners of Amazon’s artificial intelligence–powered Echo smart speakers to add groceries to their shopping list by voice command. Walmart intends to invest roughly R$1 billion (US$316 million) in Brazil through 2019 to restore about 120 stores as rivals in South America’s biggest economy ratchet up investments to retain cash-strapped consumers. 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: Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 1: Albertsons, Crocs, L’Oréal, Walgreens and More Post Positive Performance; Levi’s Sees Sales DeclineChina’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2023: Livestreaming and International Brands Attract ShoppersWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 24: US Store Openings Surpass 4,000August 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Mid-Single-Digit Growth Expected Through the Rest of 2024