April 29, 2020 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Overview: E-Commerce Platforms–Mixed Impact from Coronavirus, but Innovation Continues To Support GainsIn this Market Overview, we explore the current retail e-commerce market and its future outlook, with a focus on China and the US. We consider the competitive landscape and the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market, including new physical store formats, social commerce and private labels.
April 28, 2020 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week Livestreams Shows Online amid Coronavirus OutbreakThe coronavirus pandemic has caused many events around the world to be canceled or postponed, but Shanghai Fashion Week instead moved online, partnering with Tmall to livestream its shows. We discuss this move among other recent developments in China as the nation recovers from the coronavirus, including a move by food-delivery platform Meituan to boost sales by expanding its services.
April 23, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 17: Neiman Marcus May File for Bankruptcy ImminentlyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dollar General, Lord & Taylor and Neiman Marcus in the US and Cath Kidston and Debenhams in the UK.
April 23, 2020 Insight Report Premium From Steak to Chicken: Coronavirus-Driven Downturn Likely To Prompt a Wave of Trading Down in US GroceryThe economic crisis resulting from the coronavirus pandemic will likely lead to a surge in trading down in nondiscretionary retailing, with value becoming the key priority for US consumers. Shoppers are seeking cheaper options as they look to mitigate the impact of economic uncertainty. We explore this trend, using data from the Global Recession of 2007–2009 to inform our insights.
April 23, 2020 Insight Report Premium Beauty Insights: Livestreaming Increases Revenue and Loyalty—Lessons Learned during the CoronavirusWith many brands and retailers facing heavy revenue losses due to widespread temporary closures caused by the coronavirus, we explore how beauty brands are leveraging digital channels to engage with consumers. We consider the lessons that can be learned from beauty retail in China, with a focus on livestreaming.
April 21, 2020 Deep Dive Premium International Grocery Retail in India: Opportunities in a High-Growth Sector, Despite Regulatory ConstraintsThe food and grocery retail market in India is among the largest in the world. With organized retail still finding its feet, a host of international retailers are vying to claim a sizeable slice of the grocery sector. We examine the market landscape and discuss its key players.
April 17, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Bankruptcy Looms at JCPenney; Amazon and Kohl’s Could BenefitJCPenney is reported to be preparing to file for bankruptcy as the coronavirus crisis forces it to close its stores. We review recent developments, the company’s sales mix and which retailers could gain shoppers should JCPenney close its doors for good.
April 17, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 16: True Religion Apparel 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 JCPenney and True Religion Apparel in the US and Debenhams in the UK.
April 16, 2020 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Overview: Luxury—Taking a Back Seat to the Global PandemicIn this market overview, we explore the personal luxury goods market landscape and consider the top 20 companies and top 15 brands in the global market by revenue. We discuss the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on both supply and demand in the luxury industry, as well as considering the importance of China’s luxury shoppers in today’s environment.
April 15, 2020 Insight Report Premium March 2020 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Sees Food Sales Surge over 30%, but Softlines Down by Double DigitsThe impact of the coronavirus continues to be experienced by retailers globally, negatively affecting comps growth but resulting in a surge in online shopping and essential purchases (such as food). This report looks at the March same-store sales results of Costco and Buckle.
April 15, 2020 Deep Dive Premium RetailTech: SAP—Pivoting from ERP Software to Customer ExperienceSAP started out life in Germany in the 1970s supplying financial software and later expanded to manage virtually every element of an industrial business. Now, the company is moving into areas that create major value propositions for retail clients.
April 14, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020: Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion MarketIn our third annual consumer-survey report on Amazon’s position in apparel, we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings.
April 14, 2020 Insight Report Premium Insights from China: How Brands Can Harness the Power of KOLs and KOCsKey opinion leaders (KOLs) and key opinion consumers (KOCs) are social media influencers whose product reviews can drive sales in particular sectors by mobilizing consumer spending. We discuss how brand and retailers can tap into the China market by leveraging influencers as a marketing strategy
April 13, 2020 Deep Dive Premium European Apparel Retailing: Value and E-Commerce Continue To Set the PaceIn this report, we look at the European apparel retail sector, with a focus on France, Germany and the UK. In addition to discussing apparel sales in these regions, we discuss how online pure plays are on an upward growth trajectory, bucking the doom-and-gloom trend, as well as efforts by European value retailers to expand their reach and footprint. We also consider multibrand e-commerce players’ moves in the sportswear space and sustainability efforts.
April 10, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 15: Dean & DeLuca 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 Dean & DeLuca and Walgreens in the US and Arcadia Group, Debenhams and Walgreens Boots Alliance in the UK.
