Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | December 1, 2020 premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #10—US Retail Traffic Remains Deeply Negative, Underscoring E-Commerce Potential We explore trends in consumer footfall to brick-and-mortar stores this holiday season, including the implications of declines in retail store traffic. This report is part of The 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we present key data, trends and observations as we count down to the peak holiday season.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 30, 2020 premium Holiday 2020: US Black Friday Insights—“The Quietest in 20 Years” Our observations and insights on US Black Friday demand, based on our store checks, consumer survey and discussions with retailers, as well as select third-party data points on store traffic and e-commerce sales.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 30, 2020 premium Earnings Insights 3Q20, Week 4: Apparel Specialists See Strong Recovery; Home Categories Remain Strong Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 29, namely American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Burlington Stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar Tree, Gap Inc., Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and Wiliams-Sonoma.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 30, 2020 Register for free access US Survey Update: Fewer Consumers Visit Shopping Centers This November (Select Findings) This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on November 24, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 26, 2020 premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #7—Data-Oriented and AI-Integrated CRM Solutions In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss key trends in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in the retail industry and what software solutions CRM providers are offering. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 26, 2020 premium October 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Analyzing consumer demand in October 2020, we saw very strong retail sales growth in the US, while the UK maintained growth momentum and China reported a positive increase in retail sales for the second consecutive month. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 25, 2020 premium The 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2021–22: Your Guide to the Retail Year The 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending January 29, 2022. The calendar is used by many US retailers; it ensures comparability between years by dividing the year into months based on a “4 weeks-5 weeks-4 weeks” format. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and compare when these fall to 2020–21.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 25, 2020 premium New Retail Briefing: Alibaba Invests in Hypermarket Chain Sun Art and Luxury E-Commerce Platform Farfetch We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Alibaba’s investment to increase its stake in domestic hypermarket Sun Art Retail to become the controlling shareholder and JD.com’s partnership with Kuaishou to host a 200-hour livestreaming session for Singles’ Day from November 1 to 9. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 24, 2020 premium Insights from China: Exploring Alibaba’s Success in China’s Grocery Market—Innovation at Freshippo As part of our Insights from China series, we discuss the success of Freshippo, Alibaba’s grocery chain. We consider the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic this year and explore how the retailer has leveraged innovation across three key areas: new store formats, differentiated products offerings and the integration of technology and data.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 24, 2020 premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #9—Warmer Weather Expected for the Thanksgiving-Black Friday Holiday Weekend We explore how the weather this holiday season will affect consumer demand in US retail—including weather-driven demand for the upcoming Thanksgiving-Black Friday weekend. This report is part of The 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we present key data, trends and observations as we count down to the peak holiday season.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 23, 2020 premium October 2020 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 8% Ahead of Second Lockdown We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for October 2020—a month that saw total retail sales grow at the fastest pace recorded since 2014, supported by strength at health and beauty retailers and in the DIY and hardware sector. With England having entered a second Covid-19 lockdown on November 5, we expect the strong growth momentum of UK retail sales to come to an end. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 23, 2020 premium Earnings Insights 3Q20, Week 3: Off-Pricers See Strong Improvement, but Department Stores Remain Badly Hit; Sales Surge in Home Improvement Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 22, including Home Depot, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, The TJX Companies and Walmart. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 23, 2020 Register for free access US Survey Update: Product Returns amid the Pandemic (Select Findings) This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on November 17, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 20, 2020 premium Singles’ Day 2020: Analyzing New Retail Strategies Started as an online-only shopping festival, Singles’ Day has been shifting toward an omnichannel presence, leveraging Alibaba’s concept of “New Retail” to extend the event to offline retail. We discuss three key New Retail strategies that brands and Alibaba’s Tmall platform launched for this year’s Double 11: offline experiential events, such as pop-up shops; 3D virtual showrooms; and online coupons.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 19, 2020 premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2021: Calendar The retail calendar in India sees a number of festivals and holidays that retailers and brands can tap with marketing and promotional campaigns. Use our 2021 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the India market.Read More
