Executive Summary

December 8, 2019

• This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the coming shopping rush as consumers dash to buy gifts during the shortest-possible season between Black Friday and Christmas.

In the news this week:

• Kroger partnered with software platform ClusterTruck to offer meals for free delivery in less than 30 minutes.
• DnaNudge partnered with UK stores to offer in-store genetic tests that help consumers make healthier lifestyle changes based on their DNA test results.
• Walmart India has teamed up with financial services company HDFC Bank to launch a cobranded credit card in India.