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US and China Quarterly Economic Update: Growth Stagnates in Both Countries in 4Q19
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Recent Report | February 10, 2020

US and China Quarterly Economic Update: Growth Stagnates in Both Countries in 4Q19

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Recently released data from the US and China show both economies slowing in the fourth quarter of 2019. The ongoing …

Global Tourism: Improved Infrastructure and Enhanced Shopping Experiences Are Driving Airport Retail Sales
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Recent Report | February 10, 2020

Global Tourism: Improved Infrastructure and Enhanced Shopping Experiences Are Driving Airport Retail Sales

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As part of our quarterly Global Tourism series—which discusses domestic and international tourism themes and trends—we explore the booming airport …

Weinswig’s Weekly—February 9, 2020
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Weinswig’s Weekly
Recent Report | February 9, 2020

Weinswig’s Weekly—February 9, 2020

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This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at whether Macy’s new turnaround plan goes far enough.

Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Near-Term Impact on China’s Economy
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Recent Report | February 7, 2020

Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Near-Term Impact on China’s Economy

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With the number of cases of coronavirus infection continuing to rise, we assess the possible economic impact of the outbreak …

Macy’s Investor Day 2020: Plans To Optimize Fleet Through Closure of 125 Stores, Continued Backstage Expansion
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Recent Report | February 7, 2020

Macy’s Investor Day 2020: Plans To Optimize Fleet Through Closure of 125 Stores, Continued Backstage Expansion

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Macy’s 2020 investor day focused on the company’s new five-point Polaris strategy. Highlights include: store optimization, off price expansion, building …

Weekly US and UK Store  Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 6: Macy’s To Close Stores; Sephora Plans Store Expansion
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Recent Report | February 7, 2020

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 6: Macy’s To Close Stores; Sephora Plans Store Expansion

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Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there …

Coronavirus Briefing: China’s Food-Service Firms Shutter Stores and Turn to Contactless Services
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Recent Report | February 6, 2020

Coronavirus Briefing: China’s Food-Service Firms Shutter Stores and Turn to Contactless Services

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Faced with restaurant closures and a sudden fall-off in business amid the ongoing corona virus outbreak, China’s food-service firms are …

US Valentine’s Day 2020 Preview: Americans Set To Spend Record-Breaking $27.4 Billion
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Recent Report | February 6, 2020

US Valentine’s Day 2020 Preview: Americans Set To Spend Record-Breaking $27.4 Billion

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US consumer spending on Valentine’s Day looks set to break records this year. We see the category expanding as people …

Three Things You Need To Know: Rental, Subscription and Resale—How Companies Are Tapping Demand
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Recent Report | February 6, 2020

Three Things You Need To Know: Rental, Subscription and Resale—How Companies Are Tapping Demand

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Three Things You Need To Know: Rental, Subscription and Resale—How Companies Are Tapping Demand

Macy’s Announces New Three-Year Strategy, Closing Approximately 125 Stores
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Recent Report | February 5, 2020

Macy’s Announces New Three-Year Strategy, Closing Approximately 125 Stores

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Macy’s has announced an ambitious, three-year turnaround plan called Polaris that will see the retailer close around 125 stores, restructure …

AI in Retail: Computer Vision for In-Store Inventory Management
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Recent Report | February 4, 2020

AI in Retail: Computer Vision for In-Store Inventory Management

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In our AI in Retail series, we discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way retailers operate and interact …

Private Labels in US Beauty and Personal Care
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Recent Report | February 4, 2020

Private Labels in US Beauty and Personal Care

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We consider the penetration of private labels in the US beauty and personal care sector over recent years and discuss …

What Will Be the Major Trends in Global Retail in 2020?
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Question of the Week
Recent Report | February 3, 2020

What Will Be the Major Trends in Global Retail in 2020?

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Will Be the Major Trends in Global Retail in 2020?

The Home Depot:  A Timeline of Key Events
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Recent Report | February 3, 2020

The Home Depot: A Timeline of Key Events

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Read about the key dates and milestones in Home Depot’s rise to becoming a US home-improvement icon. From its humble …

Retail in 2030: Lean, Spectacular, Transparent and Frictionless
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Recent Report | February 3, 2020

Retail in 2030: Lean, Spectacular, Transparent and Frictionless

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The last decade was a time of tremendous upheavel in retail. We lay out our vision of what retail will …

Coronavirus Briefing: Potential Impact on China’s GDP, More Store Closures, Implications for Supply Chains
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Flash Reports
Recent Report | February 3, 2020

Coronavirus Briefing: Potential Impact on China’s GDP, More Store Closures, Implications for Supply Chains

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The coronavirus impact on China’s GDP could be worse than the two percentage points SARS shaved off during the 2002–03 …

Weinswig’s Weekly—February 2, 2020
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Weinswig’s Weekly
Recent Report | February 2, 2020

Weinswig’s Weekly—February 2, 2020

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This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at Starbucks’ ambitious green goals.

Estée Lauder Announces Global Leadership Promotions at Two of Its Billion-Dollar Brands and Two of Its Developing Brands
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Recent Report | January 31, 2020

Estée Lauder Announces Global Leadership Promotions at Two of Its Billion-Dollar Brands and Two of Its Developing Brands

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Estée Lauder has announced leadership changes at two if its billion-dollar brands (La Mer and MAC Cosmetics) and two of …