Insight Report | January 30, 2018 Premium How Machine Learning Can Help Identify Adverse Drug ReactionsIn this report, we explore how machine learning can help identify the possibility of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Read More
Insight Report | January 24, 2018 Premium What Retail Apocalypse? Reviewing Trends in US Brick-and-Mortar RetailTotal US store numbers fell in 2017 for the first time since 2009. The decline was driven by apparel retailers and regional malls, which are more skewed toward apparel. Read More
Insight Report | January 23, 2018 Premium Shoppable Video: A Key Marketing Channel to Engage with Online ShoppersShoppable video and online video marketing are becoming key marketing tools for brands, fueled by the fast growth of online video traffic. In this report: Read More
Insight Report | January 22, 2018 Premium December 2017 UK Retail Sales and Christmas Trading Wrap-Up: Solid Total Growth in Line with FGRT Forecast, but Gains Not Evenly DistributedUK November and December retail sales growth came in at a robust 4.6% year over year. This was in line with FGRT’s holiday forecast calling for growth of approximately 5%. Read More
Insight Report | January 19, 2018 Premium PRIMARK (LSE: ABF) 1Q18 Trading Update: Retail Space Expansion Drives Sales GrowthPrimark’s sales increased by 7% at constant currency and by 9% as reported, in the 16 weeks ended January 6, 2018, driven by growth in selling space. Read More
Insight Report | January 17, 2018 Premium Amazon UK Slips Down the Customer Satisfaction Rankings: Could We See a Similar Shift in the US?In 2017, OC&C Strategy Consultants reported that Amazon had lost its long-held first place in its annual ranking of the UK’s favorite retailers. Amazon UK fell sharply in last year’s survey, to fourth place. Read More
Insight Report | January 16, 2018 Premium Analyst Opinion: Lack of Differentiation the Structural Driver Behind a New Wave of UK Retailer WoesIn the UK, recent high-profile retailer difficulties have been reported as representing an “embattled” retail sector. However, we believe the fundamental challenge is actually one of undifferentiated stores facing ever-growing competition. Read More
Insight Report | January 11, 2018 Premium 18 Retail Trends for 2018: Preparing for Another Year of Change2017 saw the retail industry change at breakneck speed, and the pace of change is unlikely to slow in 2018. This year, we expect shoppers to continue to turn to new retailers, marketplaces and channels, while retailers look for further collaborations to future-proof their offerings. We also think that new technologies will enable new retail experiences that drive traffic and build brand loyalty. We see five key demands from consumers and retailers underpinning change in the retail industry in 2018. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2018 Premium US 2017 Holiday Retail Recap: Season Exceeds ExpectationsIn this report, we take stock of the 2017 holiday season in the US, providing an overview of retail sales, category winners and returns. We also look at the drivers of this holiday season’s sales growth, including macroeconomic conditions, weather and a favorable calendar effect. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2018 Premium Tenant of the Future: Insights from the Hong Kong MarketThis report analyzes which brands, retailers and store formats will be winning in the retail world of the future. The report draws on global analysis performed by FGRT, retail real estate market insights about the Hong Kong market from Colliers International and an expert panel discussion that took place in Hong Kong on the theme the “Tenant of the Future.” The panel discussion was part of the second event of the “Retail Revolution: Disrupt or be Disrupted” event series—a collaboration between FGRT and ULI Asia Pacific, which focuses on innovation in retail and its applications to real estate. Read More
Insight Report | January 9, 2018 Premium US Tax Reform Presents an Opportunity for Investment in “Better Retail”The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides an opportunity for established brick-and-mortar retailers in the US to invest in “better retail” and, in doing so, create a virtuous circle of higher sales and greater investment Read More
Insight Report | January 3, 2018 Premium Disruption in EyewearThe global eyewear market, which includes spectacles, sunglasses and contact lenses, was valued at $121 billion in 2016. This market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4% to reach $136 billion by 2021, according to data from Euromonitor. Read More
Insight Report | January 2, 2018 Premium A Pure Play’s Perspective on the Online Beauty Retail Market: Interview with Feelunique CEO Joël PalixWe interviewed Joël Palix, CEO of leading beauty pure playretailer Feelunique, to get his perspective on the online beauty market. He shared a number of insights with us, including: Read More
Insight Report | December 29, 2017 Premium Quick Take: 17 Shocking Moments in 2017There were a number of “shocking moments” in retail and tech in 2017, and we summarize 17 of them in this report. Read More
Insight Report | December 21, 2017 Premium Luxury Meets StreetwearThis report looks at the evolving relationship and collaboration between the distinct worlds of luxury goods & urban streetwear. Read More
