Flash Report | February 21, 2018 Register for Free Access Albertsons Companies to Acquire the Remainder of Rite Aid for a Combined Value of $24 BillionAlbertsons and Rite Aid announced a definitive merger agreement under which privately held Albertsons will merge with publicly traded Rite Aid. Read More
Flash Report | February 9, 2018 Register for Free Access GameStop Names Company Veteran as New CEOOn February 6, GameStop appointed Michael Mauler as CEO, effective immediately. Read More
Flash Report | February 8, 2018 Register for Free Access Walmart’s Store No 8 Acquires Virtual Reality Startup SpatialandWalmart’s technology incubator, Store No 8, has acquired virtual reality (VR) startup Spatialand.The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read More
Flash Report | February 8, 2018 Register for Free Access Big Lots Names Stephen M. Haffer as Chief Customer OfficerOn February 5, Big Lots announced the appointment of Stephen M. Haffer as Senior Vice President, Chief Customer Officer. Read More
Flash Report | February 7, 2018 Register for Free Access Hudson’s Bay Company Appoints CVS Health Executive Helena Foulkes as CEOHudson’s Bay Company (HBC) announced the appointment of Helena Foulkes as its new CEO, effective February 19. Read More
Flash Report | February 7, 2018 Register for Free Access JD.com Partners with Fung Retailing to Transform Retail through AIOn February 2, JD.com, China’s leading online retailer, announced a partnership with Fung Retailing, the retail business arm of Hong Kong conglomerate the Fung Group, to transform the retail landscape using artificial intelligence (AI). Read More
Flash Report | January 31, 2018 Register for Free Access Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase Form Employee Healthcare PartnershipAmazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced the formation of a partnership designed to address healthcare for the companies’ US employees. The goal is to improve employee satisfaction and reduce costs. Read More
Event Presentation | December 20, 2017 Premium 2017 in Review (Celect)2017 In Review:- Introduction to Celect & FGRT Major Retail Trends 5 Shocking Moments of 2017 2018– The Breakout Year for AI? Read More
Flash Report | December 7, 2017 Register for Free Access Walgreens Boots Alliance to Acquire a 40% Stake in Chinese Pharmacy Chain GuoDaOn December 6, Walgreens Boots Alliance announced an agreement to invest in China-based Sinopharm Holding Guoda Drugstores (GuoDa) Read More
Event Presentation | December 6, 2017 Premium The Retail Revolution – Global Trends and Opportunities (Asia Etailing Summit)• Amazon and Walmart have made notable acquisitions in 2017, which have defined the new retail landscape in the US. • Petsmart moved to acquire Chewy.com, one of the fastest-growing online retailers in the US. • In fashion, Coach has moved to acquire Kate Spade, Michael Kors – Jimmy Choo. Read More
Flash Report | December 5, 2017 Register for Free Access CVS Health to Acquire Aetna for $69 Billion in Cash and Stock to Redefine Access to HealthcareOn December 3, CVS Health announced its long-anticipated plan to acquire Aetna for $69 billion in cash and stock. The transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2018, requires shareholder and regulatory approvals and must meet customary closing conditions. Read More
Event Presentation | November 16, 2017 Premium 3Q2017 Wrapup and Holiday Preview (Planalytics)3Q17 Retail Update 1. Earnings: Positive Results Led by E-Commerce and Beauty Retailers 2. Store Traffic Continues to Be Challenged 3. Sluggish Traffic and Unfavorably Warm Weather Hurt Monthly Comps 4. Hurricanes’ Effect on Retail Read More
Event Presentation | September 19, 2017 Premium Background on Amazon and RetailUS Retail Bankruptcies Are at Post-recession Peak • Year to date, 14 retailers have filed for bankruptcy • That is more than the number of filings over the entire year in 2016 • Retail bankruptcies are on track to reach their highest level since 2009, when 18 retailers filed for bankruptcy • And there are likely more to come Read More
Flash Report | September 5, 2017 Register for Free Access Apax Partners Buys UK Luxury Fashion Retailer Matchesfashion.com for a Reported £800 Million September 5 2017Private equity firm Apax Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK luxury fashion retailer Matchesfashion.com for a reported £800 million ($1 billion). Read More
Flash Report | August 24, 2017 Register for Free Access Amazon’s Bid to Acquire Whole Foods Gains FTC ApprovalOn June 16, Amazon announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion in cash. Read More
