Flash Report | April 3, 2018 Register for Free Access Walmart and Humana Reportedly Talking About a Possible Tie-UpIn recent days, a number of major news outlets have published stories about Walmart and Humana possibly being in talks about a partnership, outright acquisition, investment or some other kind of tie-up. Read More
Insight Report | March 27, 2018 Premium Beauty Tech Comes of AgeL’Oréal announced that it is acquiring ModiFace, a Canadian company that creates augmented reality and artificial intelligence technologies for the beauty industry. Read More
Flash Report | March 26, 2018 Register for Free Access Marks & Spencer Appoints Retail Veteran Stuart Machin as Managing Director of FoodMarks & Spencer (M&S) announced that it has appointed retail veteran Stuart Machin to the newly created role of Managing Director of Food. Read More
Event Presentation | March 9, 2018 Premium New Retail Inspirations – AIAfter acquiring a number of online apparel companies, Walmart will host a Lord & Taylor storefront on Walmart.com starting in the spring of 2018. • The intent is to create a premium fashion destination on Walmart.com. • Walmart is beginning to build out “elements of discovery and inspiration” within the fashion portion of its website. Read More
Flash Report | February 22, 2018 Register for Free Access Gap Announces Departure of Gap Brand PresidentOn February 20, Gap Inc. announced that Jeff Kirwan, President and CEO of the Gap brand, would leave the company. Read More
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
