Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWEINSWIG’S WEEKLY MARCH 15, 2019 Coresight Research March 15, 2019 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how blockchain technology could democratize operations and promote cooperation in retail. US retail sales unexpectedly rose in January, increasing 0.2% month over month, lifted by an increase in purchases of building materials and discretionary spending. British online grocery retailer Ocado has begun testing its new one-hour delivery service, Ocado Zoom, in West London. The service is powered by the Stuart same-day delivery platform. Alibaba Group is acquiring a 14% stake in one of China’s leading express carriers, STO Express, in a deal worth $693 million. This is the e-commerce giant’s fourth major investment in a China-based courier company. 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: Retail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookWeekly 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 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Trends and Predictions for 2025 with Updates from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber Call, January 2025