Insight Report | February 1, 2023 Premium Pet Apparel and Accessories: A Niche Market with Strong Growth PotentialWe discuss the global pet apparel and accessories market, covering headwinds, tailwinds, the competitive landscape and themes to watch. Read More
Deep Dive | December 8, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in Luxury: Kering vs. LVMHAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Kering and LVMH, the two leading houses in the global luxury sector. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, markets of operation, digital strategies, innovation and sustainability initiatives and business expansion. Read More
Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies. Read More
Market Outlook | September 6, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Emerging Markets—Localization To Boost Luxury RetailingIn this Market Outlook, we examine the market size and trajectory of the personal luxury goods market in several emerging regions. We also explore the major factors impacting these markets, their competitive landscape and market themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | September 2, 2022 Premium Why Now for YNAP? Farfetch’s Acquisition of YOOX Net-A-Porter Group Empowers Richemont To Focus on Jewelry and WatchesCompagnie Financière Richemont sold over 50% of the YOOX Net-A-Porter Group (YNAP) to Farfetch, an online luxury retail platform, and Symphony Global, an investment vehicle of Mohamed Alabbar. We unpack the deal and discuss the implications. Read More
Deep Dive | August 26, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: China Retail—The $6 Trillion Sector Recovers SlowlyIn this Market Outlook, we explore the Chinese retail market. We discuss the market’s performance, scale and trajectory, as well as major market factors and trends to watch in 2022 and beyond. We also analyze China’s leading retail companies and innovators bringing change to the space. Read More
Deep Dive | July 19, 2022 Premium Influencer Marketing in Luxury: Video-First and VirtualWe discuss how luxury brands can use influencers to drive sales, what younger consumer audiences seek and the future of luxury influencer marketing. Read More
Market Outlook | June 29, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Luxury Set for Solid GrowthIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the US personal luxury market, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching. Read More
Insight Report | June 7, 2022 Premium The Rise of Luxury StreetwearWith the casualization of fashion and rising young consumer populations, luxury brands are drawing inspiration from new sources, including streetwear brands. We explore the rise of streetwear in luxury and how luxury brands are embracing the segment. Read More
Market Outlook | May 26, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Global Luxury—Digitalization and Localization To Drive Market GrowthIn our most recent Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the global personal luxury market, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2022 Premium Sustainability in Luxury: How Can Companies Meet Consumer Demand?Sustainability has been front-and-center in companies’ strategies in recent years, with the pandemic underscoring its importance for consumers and businesses alike. We explore how luxury companies can best position themselves to meet consumer demand for increased environmental accountability, through the lens of our proprietary EnCORE framework. Read More
Company Profile | April 5, 2022 Premium Kering SA (ENXTPA: KER) Company ProfileKering SA is a France-based retailer of apparel, footwear, jewelry, watches, leather goods, eyewear, and other luxury goods. Headquartered in Paris, the company operates stores and sells online in over 100 countries, including China, France, Germany, the UK and the US, among others. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium Inclusive Beauty: Opportunities To Reach Older ConsumersBaby boomers could represent a key demographic for beauty brands and retailers as the US population ages. We discuss the opportunities for the beauty industry to be more age-inclusive, with examples of strategies from notable beauty brands. Read More
Deep Dive | March 15, 2022 Premium Luxury Brands: To DTC or Not To DTC?Luxury brands have been gravitating toward the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for years, and the pandemic has boosted this shift, putting the wholesale model in a fix. In this report, we discuss the DTC model in luxury retail. Read More
Deep Dive | February 28, 2022 Premium Luxury in the Metaverse: Recent Developments and Future PotentialWe believe that the metaverse is set for tremendous growth and that luxury’s role will grow increasingly prominent. We present examples of recent developments in the space by luxury brands and explore the future potential of the luxury metaverse, including the technology innovators that are supporting the luxury metaverse and key considerations for players looking to build a virtual presence. Read More