04 Jul 2025 06:54:33 ET │ 10 pages Retail, Internet and Brands Citi's Consumer Checkout: Shein and Temu app data suggest increased focus on Europe following US de minimis fallout V i e w p o i n t | +44-20-7500-7262 vandita.sood@citi.com Elizabeth Moore +44-20-7986-0051 elizabeth2.moore@citi.com Jamie Bass +44-20-7508-6383 jamie.bass@citi.com Monique Pollard AC +44-20-7508-0686 monique.pollard@citi.com CITI'S TAKE Vandita Sood A recent FT article (30-Jun) which highlighted Shein's and Temu's decline in the ...

Global Research Risk and Alpha amid Rising Volatility Cathy Fang Analyst S1460518100001 cathy.fang@ubs.com +86 21 3866 8891 July 2025 This document has been prepared by UBS Securities Co. Limited. UBS does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. ...

Hong Kong Real Estate Equities A resumption of retail sales growth Eyeing retail market stabilisation. Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department reported that retail sales grew 2.4% y-o-y in May 2025, reversing the 2.3% y-o-y drop a month ago and ending a 14-month long decline. The stabilisation sign in the retail market suggests a good start going forward. We expect the retail sales decline to further narrow in 2H25e from 5.5% y-o-y in 5M25, with the full-year decline down to 3% in 2025e. The positive w ...

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Core Insights - Simon Property Group (SPG) shares have increased by 15.7% over the past three months, outperforming the industry growth of 7.7% [1][8] - The company has a strong portfolio of premium retail properties in the U.S. and internationally, benefiting from healthy demand for retail real estate, high occupancy rates, and rent growth [1][4] Strategic Initiatives - SPG is focusing on enhancing omnichannel retail capabilities and expanding mixed-use developments, which are expected to support long-term growth [2][4] - The company has signed 259 new leases and 550 renewal leases in Q1 2025, indicating strong leasing momentum in a favorable retail environment [5] Financial Health - As of March 31, 2025, SPG had $10.1 billion in liquidity, a total secured debt to total assets ratio of 16%, and a fixed-charge coverage ratio of 4.6, indicating strong financial flexibility [9] - SPG has a corporate investment-grade credit rating of A- from S&P and A3 from Moody's, which supports its growth initiatives [9] Dividend Policy - SPG announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $2.10 for Q1 2025, marking the 13th increase in the past five years, with a payout growth of 9.09% during the same period [10]

BaaS Overview - BaaS (Branding-as-a-Service) is designed to enhance the competitiveness of furniture suppliers by providing access to the Christopher Knight Home brand on the GigaCloud B2B Marketplace[13] - This service allows the brand to introduce third-party products under its label, expanding market presence in high-potential categories[16] - BaaS empowers qualified suppliers to leverage an industry-leading furniture brand, connecting them with customers more effectively in a wider market[12] Challenges Addressed - BaaS addresses challenges such as low purchase frequency, slow brand value accumulation, and difficulty for furniture suppliers to compete in a fragmented market[11] BaaS Structure & Support - The GigaCloud Brand Center provides strategic guidance, access to an established furniture brand, and quality control standards[19] - The GigaCloud Quality Center upholds rigorous quality standards through inspections and quality control processes[20] - BaaS participants can leverage the B2B Marketplace, fulfillment capabilities, and established customer base to accelerate growth and expand market reach[27] Benefits for Sellers - BaaS offers increased competitiveness, streamlined supply chain efficiency, and increased brand awareness for sellers[31] - Sellers gain access to brick-and-mortar opportunities through Wondersign Kiosk[31] Benefits for Buyers - Buyers benefit from the credibility and trust of an established brand, a broader product selection, and assured quality control standards[33] - Buyers also benefit from SFR (Supplier Fulfilled Retailing) model efficiencies and on-trend furniture design[33]

Key Takeaways DICK'S opened 2 House of Sport and 4 Field House stores in Q1, with 32 more planned for this year. House of Sport features turf fields, simulators and events to deepen brand storytelling and loyalty. Field House modernizes 50K sq. ft. stores into curated spaces, boosting productivity and customer tiesDICK’S Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS) is redefining the role of physical retail through its innovative House of Sport and Field House store formats. These experiential concepts are central to the com ...

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Group 1 - The Macerich Company (MAC) shares have increased by 15.8% over the past three months, outperforming the industry's growth of 7.4% [1][8] - The company focuses on premium shopping centers located in affluent U.S. markets, which provides a solid opportunity for generating cash flows [2][8] - Macerich is enhancing asset quality and customer relationships through the adoption of an omnichannel retail model, which is crucial for fulfilling orders from mall-based stores [3] Group 2 - The company is implementing an aggressive capital-recycling program that involves divesting non-core assets and using the proceeds to invest in higher-growth properties, which will also reduce leverage [4][8] - The strategic plan includes business simplification through selective consolidation of joint ventures over time [4] - The positive trend in MAC's stock price is expected to continue in the near term due to these factors [5] Group 3 - The growing trend of online shopping may negatively impact Macerich's market share for brick-and-mortar stores [9] - Tenant bankruptcies, such as those filed by Forever 21 and Express, could affect the company's performance in upcoming quarters [9] - An elevated interest rate environment may lead to higher borrowing costs, impacting the company's ability to purchase or develop real estate [9]

Stefano Pascale is Barclays head of U.S. Equity derivatives research. He joins us now. Stefano, thank you very much for this.Froth is kind of a bad word. Just like bubble is kind of a bad word, at least when it comes to people market. What exactly are you seeing besides what I just reeled off.That makes you feel as though the froth may be something to watch out for. >> Yeah. Hi, Dom.Thanks for having me on the show. So, yeah, as you point out, there are different emerging signs of froth. One is Ark, which p ...