Deep Dive | April 16, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow did the April 2, 2025, announcement of reciprocal tariffs impact US consumer sentiment? Our latest weekly survey reveals surprising findings. Understand the consumer mindset with our comprehensive data on financial and economic expectations. Also this week, we dive into apparel and footwear shopping trends, uncovering popular retailers, brands and products. Read More
Event Coverage | April 15, 2025 Premium Retail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreWe offer highlights from the Retail Technology Show 2025, with insights from the likes of John Lewis, Shein, Tesco and more. We touch on environmental sustainability, QR codes and the deployment of AI (artificial intelligence) and unified commerce. Read More
Insight Report | April 9, 2025 Register for Free Access Breathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for ChinaUS President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries excluding China—introducing a lower 10% rate in the interim—while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%. In this report, we unpack the implications of the latest tariff restructuring, offering insights for brands and retailers looking to navigate the increasingly volatile trade environment. Read More
Deep Dive | March 25, 2025 Premium Consumer Sentiment Steadies; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsDive into our survey-driven insights on off-price and dollar-store shopping in the US to uncover shopping rates, popular retailers and the most bought categories. Plus, we continue to track consumer sentiment, with new data this week revealing an end to the decline in financial expectations. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 25, 2025 Register for Free Access Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesDiscover the 12 innovators participating in the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025! We pull together our Innovator Profiles into one downloadable document for your convenience. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 24, 2025 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image GenerationAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Veesual, whose image-generation solution creates augmented shopping experiences to enhance apparel e-commerce. Read More
Deep Dive | February 12, 2025 Premium Luxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhich luxury brands are popular among US consumers? What are luxury shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings. Read More
Company Profile | January 22, 2025 Premium American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) Company ProfileAmerican Eagle Outfitters is a US-based retailer of accessories, clothing, footwear and personal care products. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company operates stores in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Mexico and the US. Read More
Deep Dive | January 21, 2025 Premium Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere are US consumers shopping for apparel and footwear, and what categories are they buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 12, 2025 Analyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet NaikFrom quick commerce to generative AI (artificial intelligence), discover key retail trends for the India market 2025. In this week’s Analyst Corner, Sujeet Naik, Analyst, presents three predictions, drawing on insights from our flagship annual report. Read More
Infographic | December 20, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 51: US Holiday Retail HomestretchDiscover key data points we are watching in week 51 of 2024. This week, we focus on US retail holiday data, with insights on the popularity of Temu, total fourth-quarter sales growth projections and shopper traffic trends. Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Retail Resilience; Temu in Top 10; Positive Traffic TrendsWe review what we have learned so far on retail demand in the US this holiday season, drawing on proprietary survey data, company reports, shopper traffic data and sector-level retail sales figures. Read More
Market Outlook | December 17, 2024 Premium US Beauty—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Product Innovation and Unified Commerce To Drive GrowthDiscover directional market insights and themes to watch in US beauty retailing in 2025. We touch on inclusive beauty, experiential retail and the growing confluence of beauty and wellness, among other topics. Read More
Market Outlook | December 16, 2024 Premium Global Luxury—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: A Year of Recovery, with Soft Luxury and China Gaining ShareDiscover directional market insights and themes to watch in global luxury retailing in 2025. We touch on M&A (mergers and acquisitions), geopolitical tensions, resale and more. Read More
Market Outlook | December 12, 2024 Premium US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Low-Single-Digit Growth Expected, with E-Commerce Capturing ShareDiscover directional market insights and themes to watch in US apparel and footwear retailing in 2025. We touch on the casualization trend, GLP-1 drugs, immersive experiences, inclusive offerings and more. Read More