Company Profile | August 3, 2022 Premium JD.com (NASDAQ: JD, SEHK: 9618) Company ProfileHeadquartered in Beijing, China, JD.com is an e-commerce company and supply chain-based technology and service provider that operates in China, Indonesia, Russia and Thailand. Read More
Store Tracker | August 3, 2022 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, July 2022: Retailers To Open 75 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space in 2022The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of July 29, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021. Read More
Insight Report | August 2, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 1: Albertsons, Deckers, Kimberly-Clark and Tractor Supply Raise Guidance; Amazon Online Sales FlatOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended July 31, 2022, including Amazon, Albertsons Companies and Columbia Sportswear Company, among others. Read More
Market Outlook | August 1, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Grocery—Surging Inflation Disrupts Grocery RetailIn this Market Outlook, we discuss US grocery, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, e-commerce growth, the competitive landscape and retail innovators. Read More
Insight Report | July 28, 2022 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Freight Rates Abate but Domestic Distribution Doubts AriseWe examine the stabilizing of international freight rates, continued challenges within the domestic US distribution chain and the broader impact of the G7 nations’ forthcoming ban on Russian gold. Read More
Deep Dive | July 27, 2022 Premium Think Tank: US BOPIS, Curbside Pickup and Smart Lockers Are Reshaping Omnichannel RetailThis Think Tank analyzes how BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store), curbside pickup and smart lockers are reshaping omnichannel retail. Our survey data reveal insights into the use of home delivery versus collection services for online order fulfillment. Read More
Infographic | July 27, 2022 Register for Free Access Online Collection Services in the US—Consumer Survey Findings: InfographicWe present select findings from our Think Tank on how online collection services are reshaping omnichannel retail in the US, covering BOPIS (buy online, pickup in-store), curbside pickup and smart lockers. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: What Consumers Didn’t Do This Week Could Help Ease InflationSummer travel may have peaked, helping reduce pressure on gas prices. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in US Department Store Retailing: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sWe analyze the two leading US department stores, Kohl’s and Macy’s, by revenues, store portfolios, digital sales, product diversification, shopper profiles, consumer purchasing patterns, inflation impacts and innovations. Read More
Deep Dive | July 25, 2022 Premium Playbook: Beauty in the Metaverse—Four Strategies for Success in the Virtual WorldIn this Playbook, we outline four key ways in which beauty brands and retailers can begin participating in the metaverse. Read More
Deep Dive | July 22, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in China’s Sportswear Market: Anta vs. Li-NingAnta and Li-Ning are the two largest sportswear brand owners in China. In this Head-to-Head report, we compare the two companies’ revenues as well as brand positioning, sales channels and key strategies Read More
Deep Dive | July 20, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in Global BeautyConsumer expectations around beauty products and brands continue to evolve, and the sector must keep pace to capitalize on new opportunities. We present 10 trends that are impacting the global beauty market and identify strategies for beauty brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area. 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
Deep Dive | July 18, 2022 Premium Playbook: Mastering Online Returns LogisticsIn this Playbook, we present four strategies for brands and retailers globally to overcome returns logistics hurdles, driving efficiencies in their reverse supply chain. We cover returns channels, refundless returns, channels for disposing of merchandise, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 15, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in the US CPG MarketIn this report, we look at 10 trends impacting the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) market and discuss how companies targeting the market can capitalize on the changes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond. Read More