Executive Summary

November 17, 2019

• This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at another record-breaking Singles’ Day – and what it means for Western retailers.

In the news this week:

• Amazon reportedly plans to launch its own low-cost grocery format with a store in Los Angeles in 2020 – not a Whole Foods nor an Amazon Go store – something new.
• US fashion house Kenneth Cole opened its first flagship store in India in Mumbai and plans to open 10 stores in India in the next three years.
• UK clothing retailer Quiz has collaborated with fashion-tech startup True Fit to deliver its custom fitting solution across its entire online collection in an effort to enhance the online experience – and reduce returns.