Flash Report | November 4, 2019 Register for Free Access Google to Acquire Wearable Device Maker Fitbit for $2.1 Billion in CashOn November 1, 2019, Fitbit announced an agreement to be acquired by Google for $7.35 per share in cash, representing a deal value of approximately $2.1 billion. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 1, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—November 1, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the implications of the latest round of Brexit uncertainty for UK holiday spending. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 25, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly Oct 25 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how loyalty programs not only boost shopper engagement – but also drive greater spend. Read More
Flash Report | October 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Microsoft Acquires Cloud File-Migration Company MoverOctober 21, 2019, Microsoft announced in a blog post the acquisition of cloud file-migration company Mover, for an undisclosed figure, in a move that will make it easier for Microsoft clients to more easily migrate apps and data to cloud-based architecture. Read More
Deep Dive | October 23, 2019 Premium RetailTech: ERP Software—the Nervous System of Modern EnterprisesFrom its origins in manufacturing, enterprise resource planning software has evolved to become critical to almost every aspect of running a business – and offers key functions for retail. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 22, 2019 Register for Free Access SAP (XTRA: SAP) 3Q19 Results: Beats Consensus with Strong Cloud Growth, Announced CEO TransitionSAP announced Q3 results that beat consensus estimates, driven by strong cloud growth and backlog. Sepertaely, the company announced the departure of CEO Bill McDermott and named two co-CEOs. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 18, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how three electronics retailers have thrived in the online shopping age, and the lessons they offer to retailers in other sectors. Read More
Flash Report | October 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Amazon Migrates Internal Consumer Databases from Oracle to AWSOn October 15, 2019, Amazon announced via a blog post that it had finished migrating its internal consumer databases from Oracle database software to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 17, 2019 Register for Free Access IBM (NYSE: IBM) 3Q19 Results: Remains on Track to Meet 2019 Guidance with Strength in Cloud, Red Hat and ConsultingIBM reported mixed 3Q19 results, with growth driven by cloud, Red Hat and consulting. The company reiterated its updated 2019 EPS guidance, which had been adjusted for the Red Hat acquisition. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 11, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at disruption that the rise of private labels is causing for CPG brands, prompting them to expand their direct-to-consumer channels. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 4, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 4, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the waning importance of holiday shopping for US retailers, with holiday sales accounting for a steadily decreasing proportion of annual sales. Read More
Event Coverage | September 30, 2019 Register for Free Access Best Buy Investor Day 2019: Management Plans to Improve “Brand Love”Best Buy delivered an upbeat 2019 investoy meeting lauding its meeting of goals set in 2017 and laying out aggressive but achievable goals for FY25. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 27, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — September 27, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of buy online, return in store (BORIS), and the headaches and opportunities it presents for retailers. Read More
Insight Report | September 23, 2019 Premium Oracle Looks Forward to Revenue Acceleration from Autonomous Database, Second-Generation Cloud and Geographic ExpansionOracle predicted revenue in its annual analyst meeting, due to new technologies such as its autonomous database, second-generation cloud and geographic expansion. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 20, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — September 20, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at India’s Big Billion Days shopping festival. Read More