Analyst Corner 13 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeinswig’s Weekly September 21, 2018 Coresight Research September 21, 2018 Executive SummarySeptember 21, 2018 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses key points from Alibaba’s recent investor meeting, including the company’s plans to tap the surge in spending from China’s consumption upgrade. US retail sales rose by less than forecast in August as purchases of automobiles and clothing fell, suggesting that households took a breather from spending. The value of overall sales climbed 0.1% from the prior month after a 0.7% increase in July. British retailer House of Fraser is set to scrap its remaining house brands as it realigns its strategy under new owner Sports Direct. Walmart announced that it will acquire Cornershop, an online platform for on-demand delivery from pharmacies and grocery and specialty food retailers in Mexico and Chile. 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: Brand Influence, Customer Experiences, AI, Sustainability and Talent Matter: Insights from NextGen Commerce, a Coresight Research ConferencePrecision Pricing in Retail: AI-Driven Pricing Decisions for 2024 and BeyondUS Holiday Survey and Outlook 2023: E-Commerce To Drive GrowthRetail 2024: Top 10 Trends in US Healthcare