Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeinswig’s Weekly August 3, 2018 Coresight Research August 3, 2018 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses recent partnerships between retailers and tech companies. Amazon reported second-quarter profit of $2.53 billion for the three months ended June 30. An analyst commented that “the bigger story coming out of earnings is the significant margin expansion being driven by the acceleration in the cloud and advertising businesses.” British retailer M&S and technology education provider Decoded have partnered to launch M&S Data Academy, an initiative aimed at familiarizing employees with technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Alibaba’s Ele.me meal delivery app has partnered with Starbucks to provide on-demand coffee delivery in China. 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: Data and Tech for Development—Tapping into the Consumer’s Head: Insights Presented at Retail Property Symposium 2025Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 Stores