Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 27, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Clean Beauty and Premiumization Drive GrowthThe US beauty market is poised for growth driven by clean beauty and premiumization. This report analyzes the market factors, online market, competitive landscape, and themes we are watching for 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2022 Free Report The Inflation Pressure Cooker: How North American Consumers Are RespondingAfter two years of pandemic-induced upheaval, shoppers and retailers are now grappling with decades-high inflation. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we discuss changing consumer habits and preferences amid the recent inflationary surge and analyze consumer expectations around spending. This free report is sponsored by Afterpay. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2022 Premium US Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Demand for Entertainment Drives ViewershipWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in the US, using findings from our latest livestreaming consumer survey. We explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey, covering the market’s size, conversion rate and different formats. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Free Report Headless Commerce: Part 3—Optimizing E-Commerce InfrastructureMid-size retailers increasingly need to integrate external resources in order to lower operational costs for their software-as-a-service technology, infrastructure and teams. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we discuss external versus internal capabilities for e-commerce functions, considering challenges and desirable features in e-commerce infrastructure. This free report is sponsored by Nogin. Read More
Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Premium Shein in US Fast Fashion: The Multibillion-Dollar Apparel Giant Captures Share Among Young ShoppersShein is gaining share in the US fast-fashion market. We analyze the apparel giant’s strategies, target consumers, and competitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as recent company developments. Read More
Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Free Report Retail Personalization in 2022: Balancing Trust, Data Collection and PrivacyBrands and retailers must recognize value exchange as a key component when they deliver personalized marketing efforts to consumers. We discuss the difference in perceptions between consumers and retailers on retail personalization and data privacy, based on proprietary survey findings. We also look at areas such as loyalty programs and consumers’ willingness to share their personal data. This free report is sponsored by Sailthru. Read More
Infographic | March 28, 2022 Register for Free Access US Retailer Video Analytics Survey—InfographicCoresight Research and Sensormatic explore the use of in-store video analytics, AI and computer vision in US retail. We present our key findings in a free infographic. Read More
Deep Dive | March 25, 2022 Free Report Business Planning and Forecasting: Setting Up for Success Amid Rising Economic VolatilityWe explore the current state of planning and forecasting processes in retail, including the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. We present three key strategies for businesses to succeed in a volatile environment, focusing on the use of external economic data, investments and planning systems. This free report is sponsored by Prevedere. Read More
Insight Report | March 24, 2022 Premium Inclusive Beauty: Catering to Diverse Races and EthnicitiesAs the population of the US grows increasingly diverse, there are opportunities for the beauty sector to serve underrepresented consumers from different races and ethnicities. We examine how brands and retailers are incorporating diversity into their strategic goals and the trends driving the race-inclusive movement in beauty. Read More
Deep Dive | March 22, 2022 Premium Inclusivity in Retail: Trends from 2021, Learnings for 2022Inclusivity is one of the biggest movements retail today. We explore progress in 2021 and present our expectations for the development of inclusivity in retail in 2022, across areas such as adaptive products, gender-free and plus-size offerings, and the diversification of suppliers. Read More
Deep Dive | March 17, 2022 Premium Think Tank: Venture Capital Funding for US RetailersVenture capital (VC) funding in retail is increasing in volume. Our Think Tank explores which retail sectors are receiving the most funding, the trends that are contributing to the high volume of VC funding and details on recently completed and active VC transactions. Read More
Deep Dive | March 14, 2022 Premium Playbook: Strategies for Retailers To Monetize the MetaverseIn this Playbook, we present four key strategies for retailers to to begin capitalizing on the benefits of metaverse-related technologies. We discuss notable recent examples of each strategy as well as key considerations and potential use cases. Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2022 Premium How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Traffic, Ticket, E-Commerce, Private Label and Retail FoodserviceWe discuss five key ongoing consumer shopping trends in the US grocery market, using data sourced from IRI. We examine basket size and trip frequency, sales channels, price per unit, private labels and foodservice. Read More
Deep Dive | February 28, 2022 Register for Free Access The Secret to Fighting Inflation: Data-Driven Strategies for RetailersFocusing on the fast-moving consumer goods category (FMCG) in the US, we discuss the impact of the current inflationary environment on retailer processes and explore how retailers can deal with those pressures. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ. Read More
Deep Dive | February 18, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in Discount Grocery Retail: Aldi vs. LidlAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Aldi and Lidl, two major players in discount grocery retail. We provide insights into the two companies’ business strategies, brand usage, growth strategies, and e-commerce initiatives. Read More
