Flash Report | February 27, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Four Positive Takeaways from the Outbreak for Retailers in ChinaAs the coronavirus outbreak continues, we consider the positive takeaways for retailers in China. We discuss the effects of the current consumer preference for e-commerce over brick-and-mortar shopping, in both grocery and nonsectors sectors; the marketing opportunities provided by Chinese super app WeChat; and the increasing consumer focus on health and wellness. Read More
Flash Report | February 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Google Cloud Acquires Mainframe-Migration Company CornerstoneGoogle Cloud’s acquisition of mainframe-migration company Cornerstone is the latest move by Google to expand the capabilities of its fast-growing Cloud business. This is the company’s second acquisition this month, demonstrating its efforts to compete with Microsoft for the #2 spot in the ranking of top cloud service providers. Read More
Insight Report | February 25, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Disruption, JD.com Turns to Drones and Robots for DeliveryJD.com uses drones to deliver orders during the coronavirus outbreak; Alibaba helps farmers to sell fresh produce; and Kenzo opens a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2020 Premium January 2020 UK Retail Sales: Online Retailers and Small Chains Drive GrowthTotal UK retail sales saw accelerated growth in January 2020 versus December 2019, fueled by online retailers and small chains. Large retailers, on the other hand, saw growth slow. Read More
Store Tracker | February 20, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 8: Pier 1 Imports Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from At Home and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Marks & Spencer and Shoe Zone in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2020 Premium Beauty Insights: Assessing the Impact of the Coronarivus on Global Beauty CompaniesWith the number of cases of coronavirus continuing to rise, we assess the potential impact of the outbreak on global beauty companies that have a presence in China—focusing on Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, LVMH (Sephora) and Shiseido. We consider both online and physical retail channels, as well as the travel retail market. Read More
Insight Report | February 18, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Retailers Drive Customer Engagement through AR TechnologyEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we focus on recent product launches involving augmented reality technology. Read More
Insight Report | February 18, 2020 Premium January 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Decline Abates for the Third Month in a RowUS store traffic continued falling in January, for the third month in a row. The bright spot is that while footfall is declining, shopper yield has been rising: Fewer people are hitting the stores, but they spend more when they do. Read More
Flash Report | February 18, 2020 Register for Free Access Delta Air Lines To Invest $1 Billion in Sustainable FutureOn February 14, 2020, Delta Air Lines announced that it will commit $1 billion over the next decade to reduce its impact on the environment. We outline the airline’s three-part plan to becoming the first carbon-netural airline. Read More
Question of the Week | February 17, 2020 Free Report How Much Do Chinese Consumers Contribute to the Global Luxury Goods Market?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Much Do Chinese Consumers Contribute to the Global Luxury Goods Market? Read More
Store Tracker | February 14, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 7: Skechers Plans To Open More StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Skechers and Under Armour in the US and Beales in the UK. Read More
| February 13, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Amazon Apparel Update: An Analysis of Listings on Amazon Fashion Read More
Flash Report | February 12, 2020 Register for Free Access Simon Property Group To Acquire Taubman Centers for $3.6 BillionOn February 10, 2019, Simon Property Group announced plans to acquire 80% of Taubman Realty in a deal valued at approximately $3.6 billion. Simon clearly sees value in Taubman: At $52.50 per share in cash, the deal represents a 51% premium to Taubman’s closing price on February 7. Read More
Insight Report | February 12, 2020 Premium January 2020 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Sales Remain Strong as Holiday Momentum FadesUS same store sales got a solid boost in December by the late Thanksgiving that pushed Black Friday to late in the month and Cyber Monday sales into the following month. Costco and Buckle both reported strong same store sales growth in January against tough December comparisons. Read More
Deep Dive | February 11, 2020 Premium Is Omnichannel the Future for Furniture Retail?In the furniture sector, e-commerce continues to grow rapidly as cross-channel shopping trends evolve. The shopping journey is therefore becoming more complex, and retailers are being forced to rethink how they engage with customers. We explore how major players in the home furnishing market are investing in omnichannel transformation, as well as the challenges associated with this type of strategy. Read More
