Flash Report | March 4, 2020 Register for Free Access Walmart To Launch Loyalty Program Called Walmart+Walmart looks to be muscling in on Amazon’s turf with the launch of a new loyalty program called Walmart+, which the company will launch in March. Just how similar is Walmart+ likely to be to Amazon Prime? Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2020 Free Report Best Practices for Using Data To Futureproof RetailRetail has been undergoing seismic shifts in the last decade that have upended decades-old norms and created an entire new sets of often challenging customer expectations. The good news it, the same technology that has created these challenges also offers solutions. Read More
Flash Report | March 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Walmart Launches Third-Party Vendor Fulfillment Services on Its MarketplaceOn February 24, 2020, Walmart launched fulfillment services for third-party vendors on its marketplace, offering services similar to Amazon. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 1, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—March 1, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at Amazon’s foray into cashierless grocery with its new Amazon Go Grocery format. Read More
Flash Report | February 27, 2020 Register for Free Access Salesforce Co-CEO Block To Step Down; Salesforce To Acquire Vlocity for $1.33 Billion in Cash, Reports 4Q20 and Raises FY21 GuidanceFor fiscal 4Q20, Salesforce reported on February 25, 2020 that it beat the consensus estimate for adjused EPS and raised FY21 guidance. In addition, the company announced the stepping down of Co-CEO Keith Block, as well as its acquisition of cloud and mobile software provider Vlocity. Read More
Flash Report | February 26, 2020 Register for Free Access The First Amazon Go Grocery Opens in Seattle, Further Expanding the Online Giant’s Brick-and-Mortar PresenceAmazon just opened its first (non-Whole Foods) full-sized grocery store in Seattle, dubbed Amazon Go Grocery. The new, full-line, full-sized cashierless store format gives a glimpse into what the online giant may have planned for physical grocery. Read More
Flash Report | February 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Google Cloud Acquires Mainframe-Migration Company CornerstoneGoogle Cloud’s acquisition of mainframe-migration company Cornerstone is the latest move by Google to expand the capabilities of its fast-growing Cloud business. This is the company’s second acquisition this month, demonstrating its efforts to compete with Microsoft for the #2 spot in the ranking of top cloud service providers. Read More
Deep Dive | February 25, 2020 Premium Coresight Matrix: AI Software for CommunicationOur Coresight Matrix evaluates technology leaders and emerging players in the fast-growing AI software for communication segment. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 23, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—February 23, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the reports of the death of online-only retail—are they exaggerated? Read More
Deep Dive | February 20, 2020 Premium RetailTech: How Salesforce Has Become a Juggernaut in Retail TechnologyTwo decades ago, several Oracle employees left to found their own retail technology startup. Now, Salesforce dominates the cloud-based space, offering a variety of cutting-edge solutions to help retailers integrate online and offline. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 15, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—February 16, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at whether this year could be the tipping point for sustainability in fashion. Read More
Flash Report | February 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Google Cloud Closes $2.6 Billion Acquisition of Analytics Company LookerGoogle Cloud’s $2.6 billion acquisition of analytics company Looker shows how the company is working hard to expand the capabilities of its fast-growing cloud business. The company has been developing its own capabilities but also using acquisitions to more quickly move into new service areas. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 9, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—February 9, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at whether Macy’s new turnaround plan goes far enough. Read More
Flash Report | February 5, 2020 Register for Free Access Macy’s Announces New Three-Year Strategy, Closing Approximately 125 StoresMacy’s has announced an ambitious, three-year turnaround plan called Polaris that will see the retailer close around 125 stores, restructure corporate offices and cut its cost base. The five-point plan also seeks to strengthen customer relationships, improve its fashion offering and enhance digital capabilities. Read More
Flash Report | February 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Potential Impact on China’s GDP, More Store Closures, Implications for Supply ChainsThe coronavirus impact on China’s GDP could be worse than the two percentage points SARS shaved off during the 2002–03 outbreak. With Wuhan a center of manufacturing for several key industries, we expect supply chain disruptions if factories remain closed. Read More