Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly—November 24, 2019 Coresight Research November 22, 2019 Executive SummaryNovember 24, 2019 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the declining importance of Black Friday as holiday shopping spreads throughout the year. In the news this week: Kroger has partnered with vertical farming startup Infarm to install hydroponic systems to grow produce on site at 15 of its Quality Food Centers (QFCs). John Lewis and Waitrose are trialing a new experience concept in the John Lewis Southampton store, including stay-and-play gadget areas and short courses on photography, barista skills, wreath-making and modern calligraphy. Burberry has partnered with WeChat owner Tencent to open a social retail concept store in Shenzhen that will combine social media and retail. 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: Analyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John HarmonShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of RetailThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment Focus