Analyst Corner 13 minutesRegister for Free AccessWEINSWIG’S WEEKLY AUGUST 2 2019 Coresight Research August 2, 2019 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at 2019 US back-to-school shopping. Amazon’s ramped-up spending on speedier delivery for Prime customers accelerated second quarter sales – but also crimped profits. Sales soared 20% in the second quarter, but profits came in below expectations. Japanese chat app Line plans to launch an online grocery delivery service in Thailand. Customers use the app to order food and other items to be picked up from sellers and delivered to them. Grant Thornton will step down as Sports Direct auditor after the disclosure of a £605 million ($736 million) tax bill in Belgium that delayed its results announcement. 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: Mass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads; High Purchase Rates for Daily Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf PerformanceEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—InfographicStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—Infographic