Flash Report | October 11, 2016 Register for Free Access Samsung Joins the AI Race with Acquisition of Viv, an AI Assistant Platform DeveloperSamsung Electronics has acquired Viv Labs, a US-based startup that has developed an open artificial intelligence (AI) assistant platform. The startup was co-founded by the creators of Siri. Read More
Event Presentation | October 11, 2016 Premium In-Store Technology (ICSC RECON Manila)Interactive Exhibition Space- We offer consumers a dynamic mall for them to discover new shopping experiences both online and offline. Data & Analytics Hub- Underneath the surface we capture interactions between consumers and the physical and digital space. Read More
Event Presentation | October 5, 2016 Premium Global Retail ReinventedCan Stores Be Something Other Than Stores? 12 things retailers going global should learn from Starbucks: 1. Coffee theater roastery 2. Localized products 3. Standardized experience 4. Fun merchandise and…….. Read More
Event Presentation | September 28, 2016 Premium In-store Technology as Retailtainment (Retail Tech Lounge)• Estimate of 63 million prime memberships (CIRP) Added 19m since last June • Most households do not hold multiple memberships About 46% of US households have just one member Costco has 44.6 million paid members and 81.3 million cardholders Read More
Event Coverage | September 23, 2016 Register for Free Access Target Techstars Demo Day Sep 20, 2016The Fung Global Retail & Technology team attended the first Target + Techstars retail accelerator Demo Day at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on September 20, 2016. Read More
Event Presentation | September 11, 2016 Premium Israel Technology Trends of InterestTechnology Trends: 1. Virtual Reality 2. Augmented Reality 3. AI and Voice Recognition 4. Online Social Commerce 5. Facial Recognition Read More
Event Presentation | September 9, 2016 Premium Fashion Immersion Program (PhilaU)• Amazon now has at least 54 million prime members, and growing at 50%+ the last 2 years. By contrast, Costco has 44.6 million paid members • Amazon’s video strategy with Twitch, Hollywood, and with original content producers is helping to drive prime membership more than originally expected. AMZN’s Cloud leadership also enables this. • The Fire – originally panned by critics – is the fastest growing tablet – $50 changed the tablet game and is allowing Prime content to be consumed easily. • Originally thought of as an April Fool’s joke, Dash, a button to order a specific product, now has 100 products at a push of a button for Prime members. Read More
Deep Dive | August 22, 2016 Premium Introduction to Deep Learning and Neural NetworksDeep learning and neural networks are techniques used in computer science to analyze data. They are especially useful in pattern and image recognition. Read More
Flash Report | August 1, 2016 Register for Free Access Baidu (BIDU) 2Q16 Results: Earnings and Margins Decline Due to Headwinds from Online Advertising RegulationsBaidu’s gross merchandise value totaled ¥18.0 billion (US$2.7 billion) for 2Q16, an increase of 166% year over year. Total revenues rose by 10.2% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA declined by 19.1% year over year, excluding an exchange of Qunar shares with Ctrip. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 28, 2016 Register for Free Access Alphabet (GOOGL) 2Q16 Results: Alphabet Has a “Terrific” Quarter, Beats on Top and Bottom LinesAlphabet (the parent company of Google) reported 2Q16 revenues of $21.5 billion, up 21.3% year over year and ahead of the $20.7 billion consensus estimate. Non-GAAP EPS was $8.42, up 20.4% year over year and beating the $8.04 consensus estimate. Read More
Flash Report | July 25, 2016 Register for Free Access VERIZON (NYSE: VZ) TO ACQUIRE YAHOO (NASDAQ: YHOO) OPERATING BUSINESS FOR $4.8 BILLION IN CASHTelecom carrier Verizon this morning announced a deal to acquire Yahoo’s core Internet business, some intellectual property and real estate. The deal is expected to close in 1Q2017, after which Yahoo will change its name and become a publicly traded investment company. Read More
Event Presentation | July 15, 2016 Premium Meeting Tech Talk (ICSC NARTF)• Affluent Consumers are expected to take a greater hit • Younger Consumers without mortgage or stock market exposure are less affected • Middle-Aged & Retired Consumers are the most cautious and anxious group, with the most exposure to the consumer finance metrics Read More
Event Presentation | July 13, 2016 Premium Lunch & Learn• Fung Global Retail & Technology advises retailers, real estate developers, tech companies, and others on projects situated at the intersection of retail, tech and/or fashion. • Our team offers a robust knowledge bank and deep-rooted experience across the retail, fashion, and tech industries. We are involved in many areas of the business, which allows us to offer a unique perspective on the future and where the sector is heading. Read More
Deep Dive | July 6, 2016 Premium Gym Clothes Are Making Their Way Out of the Gym: A Primer on AthleisureAthleisure is the trend of wearing activewear, clothing designed for athletic workouts, both inside and outside the gym. Athleisure is affecting big brands and traditional apparel retailers in a significant way. Read More
Event Presentation | June 15, 2016 Premium Identifying Whitespaces in a Difficult Retail Environment (RetailExpoHK)•78% of millennials prefer to spend money on an experience rather than buying something desirable • 69% believe attending live experiences helps them connect better with their friends and community and people around the world Read More
