July 27, 2022 Infographic 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.
July 26, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members 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.
July 26, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
July 25, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
July 22, 2022 Deep Dive 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
July 20, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
July 19, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
July 18, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
July 15, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
July 14, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Back to School 2022: Channels and Retailers—Who Is Set To Capture Share?Continuing our US Back-to-School 2022 series, we analyze the channels and retailers that US consumers look set to shop this season. We identify who is set to capture share of back-to-school spending, leveraging findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers.
July 13, 2022 Insight Report Premium Amazon Prime Day 2022 Insights: Amazon Limits Its Ambitions in Testing TimesSince its launch in 2015, Prime Day has become one of the most important events in the US retail calendar. We present our observations during the two days of Prime Day 2022.
July 13, 2022 Deep Dive Premium America’s Biggest Grocery Retailers: Assessing Performance and StrategyWe explore the competitive landscape of the US grocery market by analyzing performance metrics for the top eight US grocery retailers. We also analyze the companies’ propositions and business strategies.
July 12, 2022 Insight Report Premium What Does the Global Chip Shortage Mean for Retailers?Global production of automobiles, appliances and consumer electronics continue to be plagued by shortages of semiconductors—i.e., chips. We discuss the root causes of the global chip shortage and its implications for retailers.
July 12, 2022 Deep Dive Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Beauty—Skincare To Lead Online GrowthAn increasing number of US beauty purchases have been made online in the past few years, especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online beauty market and present key market drivers, industry players, innovators and themes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond.
July 11, 2022 Deep Dive Premium The Evolving Gender-Free Category: Trends and Opportunities in Apparel, Footwear, Jewelry and BeautyWe examine the growing gender-free category with evidence of its evolution through more mainstreaming of gender identity, legal requirements, store openings, product launches and celebrity brands. We also analyze how education and fit are considerations for any brand or retailer considering entering the category.
