Insight Report | December 10, 2024 Premium US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Essentials To Fuel Revenue GrowthDiscover directional market insights and themes to watch in US mass merchandise, warehouse club and discount retailing in 2025. We touch on trade tensions, physical expansion, demand for value-based pricing and more. Read More
Deep Dive | December 10, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Black Friday Boosts Seasonal Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsDid Black Friday make a splash? Which retailers attracted shoppers? We analyze new survey findings on US consumers’ shopping behavior during Black Friday as well as holiday shopping trends. Find out which retailers and categories are dominating the holiday season. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Deep Dive | December 5, 2024 Premium Generational Trends in Shopper Behavior: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraGen Zers, millennials, Gen Xers, baby boomers: How do their shopping habits compare? Dive into generational trends in consumer preferences and behavior in this US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report. We present survey-driven analysis of where shoppers make purchases and what they are buying, with findings broken down by age. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2024 Premium Tesco (LSE: TSCO) Company ProfileTesco is a UK-based grocer that offers consumers groceries, fuel and various general merchandise products. Headquartered in Hertfordshire, England, the company currently operates 4,542 stores in the UK and central Europe, excluding franchise stores. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2024 Premium Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ULTA) Company ProfileUlta Beauty is a US-based beauty retailer, headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, offering more than 25,000 products across more than 600 brands, including its private-label selections. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2024 Premium Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) Company ProfileSprouts Farmers Market is a US-based grocer that offers consumers a variety of grocery products, as well as health and beauty items. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company currently operates 419 stores across 23 US states. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2024 Premium Weis Markets (NYSE: WMK) Company ProfileWeis Markets is a US-based retailer of grocery, fuel and general merchandise products, as well as pharmacy services. The company is headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, and currently operates 196 stores. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: US Retailers Continue To Backtrack on Self-Checkout, Shoplifting Soars to Record Levels in England and WalesWe present the latest developments in retail shrink, including new legislation and self-checkout changes in the US, and shoplifting data from the UK. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season. Read More
Company Profile | November 8, 2024 Premium VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) Company ProfileVF Corporation is a US-based brand owner of lifestyle apparel, footwear and related products for men, women and children. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates stores in Canada, China, the UK, the US and over 150 other countries. Read More
Insight Report | November 6, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 2: Sales Decline at Carter’s, Estée Lauder and HerbalifeOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 3, 2024, including Carter’s, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
Insight Report | October 30, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 1: Costco, P&G, Tractor Supply Company and Walgreens Among the Companies Reporting Positive Sales GrowthOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended October 27, 2024, including Albertsons, Procter & Gamble and Walgreens Boots Alliance, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2024 Premium Sustainability in Focus—Middle-Income Millennials Choose Eco-Friendly Retailers: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraHow much do US consumers care about sustainability in retail? This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report presents our annual analysis of shoppers’ sustainability concerns. Discover the impact of sustainability on consumers’ decisions when shopping for essential and discretionary products, and dive into variations by consumer demographic. Read More
Deep Dive | October 29, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Toys Are in Demand This Week: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | October 24, 2024 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Store Associate EnablementStore associate enablement solutions help retailers to improve the efficiency of employees in a retail store, with benefits spanning customer service, employee satisfaction and the retailer’s competitive positioning. Read this Retail-Tech Landscape to understand store associate enablement technology functionality and market trends, and to discover key solution providers in this field. Read More