Insight Report 13 minutes PremiumWeinswig’s Weekly September 7, 2018 Coresight Research September 7, 2018 Executive SummarySeptember7, 2018 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the different growth strategies that CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance have undertaken to combat emerging competitors in the pharmacy industry. Brick-and-mortar stores are using various versions of the click-and-collect model to satisfy growing demand for convenience as consumers increasingly shift toward online shopping, and some brick-and-mortar retailers in the US have recorded some of their best growth in years. Retail sales in the UK rose by 1.3% in August, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), versus 1.6% in July. Comparable sales in August increased by 0.2%, slightly below July’s 0.5% increase. August growth was driven by food sales, although momentum has faded following a strong run in previous months, the BRC said. Chinese online food delivery-to-ticketing services platform Meituan Dianping is set for an IPO in Hong Kong. The company is valuing itself at up to US$55 billion, with an indicative price range of US$7.60–US$9.20 per share. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: 4Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Turnover Ratios Grow Following the Holiday SeasonChinese New Year 2024 Preview: Good Fortune for Retail as the Year of the Dragon Takes Off—China Retail InsightsChina Consumer Tracker: Understanding Luxury ShoppersDecember 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China