August 1, 2016 Flash Report 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.
July 28, 2016 Company Earnings Update 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.
July 25, 2016 Flash Report 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.
July 15, 2016 Event Presentation 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
July 13, 2016 Event Presentation 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.
July 6, 2016 Deep Dive 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.
June 15, 2016 Event Presentation 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
June 15, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Breakfast with Disruptors – Investing in Women-Led StartupsAbout Fung Global • Fung Global Retail & Technology advises retailers, real estate developers and tech companies on projects situated at the intersection of retail, tech and/or fashion. • Our team offers a robust knowledge bank and significant experience in the retail, fashion and tech fields. We are involved in many areas of the business and believe this allows us to offer a unique perspective by focusing on the future and where the sector is heading.
June 10, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Top Ten Trends and Disruptors in Digital Beauty (Paris)In-store tech can play a role in enhancing the experience, offering service, and bringing the information consumers are used to getting online, into stores.
June 9, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Future of Retail: Is It Coming Apart at the Seams? (RMS)• Over the next 5 years US consumer spending is forecasted to grow by 22%; non-essential categories, including vacations and dining out, will see the fastest growth, about 27% (Mintel) • More than 3 in 4 millennials would choose to spend money on a desirable experience • Experiences are what people use to define themselves across social channels
June 8, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Investing in Women-Led StartupsDrivers 1. INSTITUTIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL 2. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 3. GLOBAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS 4. INCREASING VC FUNDING 5. IMPROVED ANGEL INVESTMENT
May 31, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Eco-Friendly Fashion Production and Distribution (EMERGE)• 80 billion pieces of clothing purchased worldwide each year • Up 400% from 2 decades ago • ¾ garments end up in landfills or are incinerated after short lifespan • 1/6 of people worldwide work in garment industry
May 16, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Top 25 Retail TrendsTop 25 Retail Trends 1. Store Traffic 2. Experiential Retail 3. Smart Malls 4. Retail Store Closings and Openings 5. Owning Grocery 6. Moving to Omni 7. Evolving Pure Plays 8. Winner-Take-All E-Commerce & More…..
April 28, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Retail Landscape Overview (Global Supply Chain Innovation Summit)Urban Outfitters acquired the Vetri Family group of restaurants in 2015 • Club Monaco collaborated Café Myriade to open an in-store coffee shop in Montreal Food & Beverage In-Store Technology • Rebecca Minkoff offers interactive mirrors as well as virtual reality headsets in stores • Tommy Hilfiger stores have virtual reality headsets that allow visitors to experience runway shows
April 26, 2016 Insight Report Premium Stealthy Sleeper VIV Brings New Life to the AI Personal Assistant ArenaViv is a new artificial intelligence (AI) personal assistant from the creators of Apple’s Siri.
