Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | June 3, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Opportunities in E-Commerce and Apparel In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the US department store sector. We explore e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape and US retail innovators. We also discuss key themes in the sector, covering supply chains, new retail partnerships and continuing category expansion. Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | May 25, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for Recovery In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer). Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | March 10, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for 2021 and Beyond In this Market Outlook, we discuss the recovery of the apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including a shift to DTC, the importance of sustainability and the rise of athleisure. Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | March 3, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Retail Technology Becomes Even More Crucial in 2021 In this Market Outlook, we discuss the global retail technology market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment. We present data on the size of the global market and its major segments, and we outline the primary market drivers in 2021. This report explores the competitive landscape and key tech trends across the segments of cloud computing, enterprise software, supply chain software, AI platforms and retail hardware.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | February 4, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector In this Market Outlook report, we explore India’s retail sector. We analyze data on the sector size and present our growth estimates for 2021. We discuss key market drivers and e-commerce penetration in India’s retail market compared to other global markets. This report also covers a breakdown of India’s top 15 retail companies by revenue,—including Avenue Supermarts, Flipkart Internet, Reliance Retail and V-Mart Retail.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | February 3, 2021 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Furniture and Home Furnishings—Growth To Slow Against Solid Comparatives As part of our E-Commerce Outlook series, we provide an overview of e-commerce development in the US furniture and home-furnishings retail category. We also discuss how e-commerce growth is driving structural shifts within the category, as well as the outlook for the online channel in 2021 and beyond.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | January 14, 2021 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Growth Prospects for 2021 and Beyond In the first report in our E-Commerce Outlook series, we discuss the trends and major drivers in US apparel and footwear online shopping. We also discuss the competitive landscape in the US apparel and footwear sector, as well as market innovators and key themes to watch for the year ahead. Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | November 25, 2020 Premium The US Athleisure Market: Analyzing Opportunities and Strategies In this report, we discuss the US athleisure market, identifying key growth drivers and trends in this segment of the apparel industry. In addition, we examine what retailers and brands are doing to better serve demand for sports apparel and footwear that can be worn for both sports and casual purposes.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | November 17, 2020 Premium US Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 Update We explore the continued impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on the US home and home-improvement sector and present an outlook for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. To analyze the sector, we look closely at select US retailers—including Home Depot, Lowe’s RH and Willams-Sonoma—as well as the effects of consumer trends in e-commerce. Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | November 11, 2020 Premium The US Denim Market: Recovery Driven by Casualization, Sustainability, Collaboration and Technology We explore key trends in the US denim market—such as casualization and sustainability—that we expect will help support the market’s revival. We discuss how Covid-19 has disrupted the US denim market’s recent positive trajectory, with data analysis of the market’s size and predictions for future growth. Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | November 5, 2020 Premium Market Outlook: Understanding China’s $5 Trillion Retail Sector In this Market Outlook, we explore China’s retail sector. We analyze data on the sector’s size and present our estimates for growth in the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. We profile China’s leading retail companies and outline the composition and trajectory of the retail market. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including e-commerce as a driver of sector consolidation, high consumer demand in certain product categories, sales growth among domestic beauty brands and opportunities in the duty-free format.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | November 3, 2020 Premium The US Menswear Market: More Casual, More Competitive The US menswear market is becoming more focused on comfortwear, casualwear and activewear, with these categories trending among consumers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We explore the market shift and discuss what brands and retailers are doing to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive environment—including through value private labels, technical innovation and collaborations.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | October 21, 2020 Premium Market Outlook: US Beauty Industry—The Path to Recovery Is Being Led by Digital Business In this Market Outlook, we explore the recovery of the US beauty industry in a coronavirus-impacted retail environment. We analyze data on the sector’s size and present our estimates for growth in 2020 and 2021. We outline the competitive landscape and consider the innovators that are enabling e-commerce expansion in beauty. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including shifting demand in skin care and makeup categories, opportunities for eye makeup and the adoption of touchless retail. Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | October 20, 2020 Premium US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 Update We explore the continued impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on the US department store sector and present an outlook for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. In addition to discussing major players in the department store sector, we explore key trends to provide insight and analysis on focus sales categories, delivery services, fulfillment and digital sales. We summarize our key estimates in an infographic.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | October 14, 2020 Premium Market Outlook: US Drugstore Retail—Telehealth Adoption Accelerates and Competition Heats Up in Health Care In this Market Outlook, we explore the US drugstore retail sector and its future outlook. We consider the competitive landscape, market innovators and disruptors, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on market growth and online sales. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market, including store openings from CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, increased telehealth adoption and the growth of drugstore retail e-commerce.Read More
