Deep Dive | December 13, 2021 Premium SPACs in Retail Outlook: Strong Opportunities for RetailersThe US SPAC trend has remained solid in 2021. We explore key retail sectors for recent SPAC activity, recent retail-focused SPAC merger transactions by retail category and our post-merger analysis. We also discuss retail-focused SPAC developments in the pipeline for 2022 and present our insights into the future of SPACs in retail. Read More
Insight Report | December 13, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, December 2021: Livestreaming Fires Up Holiday ShoppingAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the impact of livestreaming on Singles’ Day 2021; the launch of ambitious holiday livestreaming schedules; and the growing diversity of livestreaming formats. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Insight Report | December 13, 2021 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #11—UK Retail UpdateAs part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we look at UK retail performance and trends so far this season and offer an outlook for the remainder of the holiday peak. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 12, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Open Letter to Department Stores—Don‘t Give in Lightly to Pressure To Spin Off Your E-Commerce BusinessesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses activist investors’ interest in department store e-commerce businesses. Read More
Deep Dive | December 10, 2021 Premium Retail Innovators: India E-Commerce—Platforms and Tech EnablersAs part of our Retail Innovators series, we discuss six online platforms and tech enablers that are disrupting India’s e-commerce market—namely, Boonbox, Bulbul, Increff, Jumbotail, Meesho and Pocket Aces. Read More
Deep Dive | December 10, 2021 Premium The Indian Startup Ecosystem: Scaling New Heights and Attracting Investor InterestWe discuss the thriving startup ecosystem in India, covering key growth drivers and notable startups and unicorns. We also detail selected government initiatives that are supporting entrepreneurs and new businesses, and incubators and accelerators that are creating development opportunities for startups in India. Read More
Store Tracker | December 10, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 49: US Store Closures Inch Past OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Daiso Japan, Hy-Vee and Wayfair in the US and Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Just for Pets and Shoe Zone in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | December 10, 2021 Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2022: CalendarThe retail calendar in India sees a number of festivals and holidays that retailers and brands can tap with marketing and promotional campaigns. Use our 2022 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the India market. Read More
Free Data Graphic | December 9, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: UK Department Stores—Change Provides OpportunityWe present Three Things You Need To Know: UK Department Stores—Change Provides Opportunity Read More
Deep Dive | December 9, 2021 Premium The US Footwear Market: Analyzing Trends and OpportunitiesConsumers have returned to working, socializing and exercising outside of their homes, leading to a revival in footwear sales. We discuss the US footwear market, presenting the market size, key growth drivers and a competitive landscape. We also cover four key trends among brands and retailers as they aim to better serve footwear demand in a changing retail environment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 9, 2021 Premium Health and Wellness in CPG: Trends To WatchConsumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are positioning themselves and their brands to appeal to an increasing consumer focus on wellness and healthy lifestyles. We discuss four key health and wellness trends in the CPG industry. Read More
Market Outlook | December 8, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China See Strong GrowthIn this updated Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We also explore key growth drivers, competitive landscapes, notable retail innovators in the space, and opportunities arising from three key specialty apparel and footwear trends. Read More
Free Data Graphic | December 8, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Consumer Tracker—Omicron Variant Drives Heightened Consumer ConcernWe present Coresight Bites: US Consumer Tracker—Omicron Variant Drives Heightened Consumer Concern Read More
Deep Dive | December 8, 2021 Free Report Headless Commerce: Part 1—The Evolving State of E-Commerce InfrastructureThe commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) space is emerging in the US, offering retailers and brands the ability to spin up a new e-commerce site with speed and quickly customize the back and front ends of the site. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we explore the impact of Covid-19 on e-commerce operations, the evolution of the e-commerce infrastructure landscape and the need for CaaS solutions. This free report is sponsored by Nogin. Read More
Insight Report | December 7, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 6: Ulta, Kroger, Dollar General and Five Below Post Strong Results; Ollie’s Lowers GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended December 5, 2021, including apparel and footwear brand owner PVH Corp, beauty brand Ulta Beauty, discount stores Dollar General, Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and food retailer Kroger. Read More
