Executive Summary

• This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig”  looks at the increasing role of computer vision in retail.

In the news this week:

• Giant Food Stores will invest $114 million to build an online order fulfilment center, open two new stores and refurbish its 35 existing stores.
• ASOS will use augmented reality to launch a feature in its app that lets users view products on virtual models of different body sizes and types.
• Alibaba has launched a series of marketing campaigns to promote the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, featuring shopping, games and other interactive activities.