Flash Report | October 16, 2018 Register for Free Access Walmart Further Expands Brand Portfolio with Acquisition of Lingerie and Sleepwear Retailer Bare NecessitiesOn Friday, October 12, Walmart announced that it had acquired lingerie and sleepwear retailer Bare Necessities for an undisclosed amount. Read More
Flash Report | October 3, 2018 Register for Free Access Walmart Acquires Eloquii, Strengthening Its #1 Position in ApparelWalmart announced that it will acquire plus-size apparel brand and retailer Eloquii for an undisclosed amount. Walmart has recently acquired several other apparel brands, including Bonobos in June 2017. Read More
Event Presentation | October 1, 2018 Premium Retail Trends (Revionics)STRATEGIC ADVISORY- Custom research and advisory to identify, size and act on opportunities, provide actionable market insights, and craft retail strategies and recommendations. RESEARCH ANALYSIS- Coresight Research publishes more than 1,000 reports annually. Our in-depth, data-driven reports provide sector, regional and platform-specific analysis. Read More
Flash Report | September 26, 2018 Register for Free Access Michael Kors Holdings to Acquire Gianni Versace SpAMichael Kors (Kors) gained a foothold in the world of elite European fashion on Tuesday by striking a $2.12 billion deal to acquire Versace. Read More
Insight Report | August 28, 2018 Premium The Fall of the House of Fraser: A TimelineIn this report, we briefly outline the failure of House of Fraser under the ownership of Sanpower and note the key events that led to its recent acquisition by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct. Read More
Event Presentation | August 9, 2018 Premium 2Q2018 Recap and Back-to-School Outlook (Planalytics)2Q18- Retail Update 1. US Retail Sales Accelerate 2. Store Traffic Continues to Decline 3. June Same Store Sales Solid 4. Retailer Revenues: Strong Overall Growth Read More
Flash Report | July 25, 2018 Register for Free Access China Tech Briefings: Alibaba Invests in Chinese Outdoor Marketing Firm Focus MediaAlibaba Group has invested $2.2 billion in Focus Media, China’s largest outdoor marketing company. Read More
Flash Report | July 19, 2018 Register for Free Access JD.com and L Catterton Asia Invest in Online Luxury Fashion Retailer SecooChina’s largest online retailer JD.com and consumer-focused, private-equity firm L Catterton Asia have invested $175 million in Secoo, the largest online luxury fashion retailer in China. Read More
Flash Report | July 16, 2018 Register for Free Access China Tech Briefings: Alibaba Invests in Turkish Online Fashion Site TrendyolAlibaba has announced an investment in Turkey’s leading online fashion shopping site, Trendyol. According to Alibaba, itis the largest transaction in Turkey’s Internet sector to date. Read More
Flash Report | June 6, 2018 Register for Free Access Hudson’s Bay Company Announces Closure of Lord & Taylor’s New York Flagship and Sale of Gilt Groupe to Rival Rue La LaCanadian retail group Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) announced that it will close up to 10 of its Lord & Taylor US department store locations, including its iconic flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The Lord & Taylor flagship has been open for 104 years and is expected to close by the end of the year. Read More
Flash Report | May 31, 2018 Register for Free Access LVMH Continues Digital Push, Invests in Fashion Search Platform LystLVMH has led an investment in global fashion search platform Lyst. Read More
Flash Report | May 25, 2018 Register for Free Access Macy’s Appoints Paula Price as CFOOn May 23, Macy’s announced the appointment of Paula A. Price as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 9. Read More
Flash Report | May 23, 2018 Register for Free Access JCPenney Chairman and CEO Marvin R. Ellison to Leave for Lowe’sJCPenney’s Chairman and CEO Marvin R. Ellison has been appointed President and CEO of Lowe’s, effective July 2. Read More
Flash Report | May 10, 2018 Register for Free Access Walmart to Invest $16 Billion to Acquire a 77% Stake in India’s FlipkartOn May 9, Walmart announced the signing of a definitive agreement to invest $16 billion for a 77% stake in Flipkart, a leading online retailer in India. The company said it supports Flipkart’s ambition to become a publicly listed subsidiary in the future. Read More
Event Coverage | May 10, 2018 Register for Free Access Takeaways from the Berns Communications Group/Story VIP Breakfast: Author and Media Guru Joanna Coles Talks Digital vs. Real RelationshipsOn May 9, the Coresight Research team attended a breakfast event hosted by Berns Communications Group (BCG) at Story, a retail concept store in New York City. The event is part of BCG’s series honoring female leaders in the retail, fashion, media and technology industries. The event’s featured guest was Joanna Coles, Chief Content Officer of Hearst Magazines and author of Love Rules: How to Find a Real Relationship in a Digital World. Read More
