Flash Report | October 1, 2015 Register for Free Access China’s Meituan Agrees to $15 Billion Dianping MergerOn October 6, China’s two largest online-to-offline service providers agreed to a merger that would create the country’s biggest local-services platform. Read More
Flash Report | July 14, 2015 Register for Free Access Alibaba Announces Investment in Mei.com to Expand its Presence in LuxuryIn one day, Alibaba announced two investments, totaling at least US$300 million, that enable the company to accomplish two separate but significant goals: to move up the value chain to integrate luxury products and flash sales into its Tmall.com site and to continue its geographic expansion by increasing its investment in SingPost, the leading mail-delivery company in Singapore. Read More
Flash Report | July 13, 2015 Register for Free Access Alibaba Announces Investment, Agreements with SingPost to Expand its Presence in LogisticsIn one day, Alibaba announced two investments, totaling at least US$300 million, that enable the company to accomplish two separate but significant goals: to move up the value chain to integrate luxury products and flash sales into its Tmall.com site and to continue its geographic expansion by increasing its investment in SingPost, the leading mail-delivery company in Singapore. Read More
Flash Report | June 30, 2015 Register for Free Access Target Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer Kathee Tesija to Move to Advisory RoleTarget announced that its Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer, Kathryn “Kathee” Tesija, would step down after 30 years with the company, effective July 6. Tesija will remain in an advisory role with her current salary and bonus until next April. Read More
Flash Report | May 20, 2015 Register for Free Access Ascena Assimilates AnnThe week began with the announcement of Ascena’s agreement to buy Ann Inc. for $2.15 billion. Read More
Insight Report | May 6, 2015 Premium Unilever Acquires Kate SomervilleUnilever acquires prestige brand, Kate Somerville Skincare, and enters the dermocosmetic¹ segment of the skincare industry. Read More
Flash Report | April 21, 2015 Register for Free Access Coty Appoints Seasoned Executive Elio Leoni as New CEOOn Monday April 20, Coty announced the appointment of Elio Leoni Sceti as CEO, effective July 2015. Bart Becht, Coty’s interim CEO and Chairman since September 2014, will remain Chairman after Elio assumes the role. Read More
