Executive Summary

November 10, 2019

• This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of Spectacular Retail.

In the news this week:

• CVS Pharmacy has worked with US logistics company UPS to offer prescription delivery by drone, and completed its first drone delivery to a private home and a retirement center on November 1.
• British retailer Mothercare has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators for its UK business; its global businesses will continue to operate as usual.
• Amazon faces challenges in its planned acquisition of 49% of Indian retail conglomerate Future Group. The Competition Commission of India has raised competition questions which could delay the deal.