Flash Report | July 13, 2016 Register for Free Access Groupe Casino (EPA: CO) 2Q16 Results: Groupe Casino Revenues Slide on Weak Foreign ExchangeGroupe Casino reported 2Q16 group revenue of €9.97 billion, a decline of 7.0% from 2Q15’s restated revenue. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2016 Premium Under Armour (UA) Turns on the Lights at New Lighthouse FacilityOn June 28, Under Armour opened the UA Lighthouse, a center for manufacturing and design leadership, in Baltimore, Maryland. Read More
Event Presentation | June 16, 2016 Premium The Stores of the Future (ULI)It’s about discovery: brands are using showrooms and fitting rooms to replace traditional stores • A fun and engaging experience: technology is enabling interactive experiences and new ways to connect with the consumer • A new level of personalization: more companies are using data to offer a personalized experience online as well as offline 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
Event Presentation | June 9, 2016 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 Read More
Insight Report | June 1, 2016 Premium June 2016 US Same-Store SalesThe earlier Easter weighed on results for some retailers in March. L Brands noted that it had a one-point negative impact, while Zumiez and Fred’s also called out an impact from the calendar shift of the holiday. Read More
Flash Report | June 1, 2016 Register for Free Access Vera Bradley (VRA) 1Q17 Results: Beats on EPS, but Revenues Are LightVera Bradley reported fiscal 1Q17 EPS of $0.06 versus the consensus estimate of $0.05. Read More
Event Presentation | May 31, 2016 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 Read More
Flash Report | May 27, 2016 Register for Free Access Big Lots (BIG) 1Q16 results: BIG LOTS puts up best comps in four yearsBig Lots reported adjusted 1Q16 EPS of $0.82 versus the consensus estimate of $0.70. Read More
Flash Report | May 26, 2016 Register for Free Access Deckers Brands (DECK) 4Q16 Results: Deckers Provides Muted Outlook; CEO Angel Martinez to RetireFor fiscal 4Q16, Deckers Brands reported adjusted EPS of $0.11 versus the consensus estimate of $0.05. Read More
Flash Report | May 26, 2016 Register for Free Access Burlington (BURL) 1Q16 Results: Off-Price Continues to Outperform; Burlington Raises 2016 GuidanceBurlington Stores reported 1Q16 adjusted EPS of $0.57 versus the consensus estimate of $0.48. Read More
Flash Report | May 26, 2016 Register for Free Access Chico’s FAS (CHS) 1Q16 Results: Sluggish Quarter; Cost Cutting Expected to Generate Significant SavingsChico’s FAS reported 1Q16 revenues of $643 million, down 7.8% year over year and below the consensus estimate of $669 million. EPS was $0.23, missing the consensus of $0.32, but was up 4.5% from $0.22 in the year-ago quarter. Read More
Flash Report | May 26, 2016 Register for Free Access Costco (COST) 3Q16 Results: Light Revenues, but Beats on EPS; Positive Comps Excluding Gas and CurrencyCostco reported fiscal 3Q16 revenues of $26.8 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $27.1 billion and up 2.6% year over year. EPS was $1.24, beating the consensus estimate by two cents. Read More
Event Presentation | May 18, 2016 Premium The Shoptalk Startup Pitch• 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
Event Presentation | May 16, 2016 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….. Read More