Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWEINSWIG’S WEEKLY March 1, 2019 Coresight Research March 1, 2019 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the adaptive clothing and footwear market, which represents a $47.3 billion opportunity in the US. Canada-based retailer Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is set to close all 37 of its Home Outfitters stores in Canada this year. The retailer is also considering closing up to 20 of its 133 Saks OFF 5TH stores in the US, following a strategic review of the business. The UK’s Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Ocado Group announced the creation of a 50/50 joint venture that will see M&S acquire a 50% share of Ocado’s UK retail business for up to £750 million ($997.5 million). Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is collaborating with Japan’s Rakuten to develop unstaffed delivery options in Japan. Under the partnership, Rakuten will use JD’s drones and autonomous robots for delivery. 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: Holiday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate SpendingShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresRetail Crime and Shrink: More Shoppers Say No to Locked-Up Merchandise; Self-Checkout Gets a Makeover