Store Tracker | January 18, 2018 Premium Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 3: Kiko USA and A’gaci File for Bankruptcy; Greggs to Open Net 110–130 StoresFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | December 27, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: The Challenges of an Aging Population—South KoreaThis report examines the rapidly changing demographic makeup of South Korea, the implications an aging population has on its economy and the various policies the government has put in place to address this issue. Read More
Deep Dive | November 30, 2017 Premium Battle of the Titans: Inditex Versus H&M—More Differences than Similarities?Zara and H&M are often spoken of in the same breath—as the fast-fashion invaders that are stealing market share away from mass-market rivals in a number of countries. Yet, despite the similarities, we see some key distinctions between H&M and Zara’s parent company Inditex. Read More
Market Outlook | November 25, 2017 Premium The Face Mask Market Is Booming, But So Is Competition – Unique Ingredients and Product Innovations to Capture the Lucrative Chinese MarketThe global face mask market was worth $5.7 billion in 2016. It is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% from 2016 to 2021, to reach $6.3 billion in 2017 and $8.8 billion by 2021, according to data from Euromonitor International. Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2017 Premium Retail Reworked, Part 1: Quantifying the Heightened Competition for Retail DollarsIn our three-part Retail Reworked series, we consider changes in spending trends, consumer demand and channel adoption, with a focus on the impact that digital channels and services are having on retail. Read More
Flash Report | September 11, 2017 Register for Free Access A Primer on the Indian Economy— 1Q18 GDP Growth Rate the Slowest in 13 QuartersIndia has global attention for its pace of economic growth and has attracted billions of dollars in investments. This report scrutinizes key data to understand the country’s macroeconomic health and highlights two radical initiatives implemented by the government: demonetization and new GST regime. Read More
Market Outlook | August 27, 2017 Premium China’s Online Fashion Recommerce Market—Part 2 China’s Top Online Fashion Recommerce PlatformsChina’s growing online recommerce industry is primarily dominated by two integrated platforms—Alibaba’s Xianyu and Tencent-backed Zhuan Zhuan—with a combined market share of over 90%. Read More
Market Outlook | August 4, 2017 Premium Reviewing Trends in the Global Fragrance MarketThis report analyzes the global fragrance market including market size, sales growth, segmentation, distribution channels and key trends. Read More
Deep Dive | July 31, 2017 Premium Subscription Commerce: A Box for Everything and EveryoneRecent years have seen a proliferation of online subscription box service companies offering a variety of products including food, personal care & cosmetics, apparel & footwear, and pet toys. Read More
Flash Report | June 13, 2017 Register for Free Access 3D Body-Scanning Technology: Creating the Perfect Fit3D body-scanning systems can help both apparel manufacturers and consumers solve the fit problem, resulting in a better experience and fewer returns. Read More
Insight Report | June 8, 2017 Premium Father’s Day 2017: The Impact on US RetailSpending for Father’s Day 2017 is expected to reach a record high of $15.5 billion, but is still much lower than the $23.6 billion spent on Mother’s Day. The majority of shoppers will head to department stores, followed by online and discount stores. Read More
Deep Dive | March 10, 2017 Premium Mining Silver: Identifying Opportunities in the Senior BoomThe growth in senior populations worldwide is impacting consumer spending patterns. We review the aging trend and explore commercial & economic implications. Read More
Insight Report | December 2, 2016 Premium Discounters Go Digital: Aldi and Lidl Move into E-CommerceHard discounters Aldi and Lidl are moving into e-commerce in both the grocery and nongrocery categories. This year, Aldi announced it will move into the Chinese market purely through e-commerce, while Lidl Germany is planning to trial a grocery click-and-collect service in Berlin. Read More
Deep Dive | November 19, 2016 Premium Mobile Payments In ChinaChina leads the world in mobile payments. This report focuses on China’s most common mobile payments technologies: near-field communication (NFC) and QR codes. Read More
Deep Dive | November 16, 2016 Premium Korean Innovation in BeautyKorean brands have had a growing influence on the global beauty market in recent years, leading to a K-Beauty trend. This deep dive examines the successful ascent of Korean beauty, with a focus on the product, process and technology innovations they have brought to the market. Read More
