March 24, 2022 Insight Report 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.
March 23, 2022 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Niftmint Enables Brands To Create NFTs, Connecting Commerce and BlockchainAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Niftmint, a retail-technology company operating at the intersection of commerce and blockchain technology through NFTs (non-fungible tokens).
March 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium Inclusive Beauty: The Rise of Male CosmeticsMale cosmetics is a growing opportunity for brands and retailers as three new product types are emerging. We analyze the drivers of this new category and provide examples of recent product launches.
March 23, 2022 Free Data Graphic Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Global Luxury Department Stores—How Are They Evolving?We present Three Things You Need To Know: Global Luxury Department Stores—How Are They Evolving?
March 22, 2022 Deep Dive Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Momentum To Continue in 2022 and BeyondThe e-commerce apparel market presents growth opportunities, especially for companies that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. We examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector and present key market drivers, industry players, themes and innovators.
March 22, 2022 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Mavi.io Brings Retail Marketplaces and Quick Commerce to Car DashboardsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Mavi.io, a technology provider that brings a retail marketplace for curated shopping to car dashboards.
March 22, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
March 22, 2022 Free Data Graphic Free Report Coresight Bites: Venture Capital Funding Trends in US RetailWe present Coresight Bites: Venture Capital Funding Trends in US Retail
March 21, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Public Avoidance Falls Below 50% as Return to Normality Gathers PaceLess than half of US consumers are now avoiding public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
March 21, 2022 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Returnmates Simplifies Return and Shipping Processes for Consumers and RetailersAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Returnmates, a shipping and returns retail-tech company.
March 21, 2022 Insight Report Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: NFTsThe first report in our new Building Blocks of the Metaverse series explores the advantages, background and key details of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as well as notable examples of NFTs in the retail metaverse.
March 21, 2022 Insight Report Premium January and February 2022 China Retail Sales: Chinese New Year Travel and Olympics Boost Sales; Lockdowns To Impact GrowthWe present monthly data for retail sales in China showing that in January and February year-over-year sales growth accelerated while online sales decelerated. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.
March 20, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: A Changing of the Guard at Marks & Spencer: Reviewing the UK Stalwart’s TurnaroundThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the multiyear strategy of major UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) as it announces changes in its leadership.
March 20, 2022 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: Endear Enhances Client Relationships Through CRM and Messaging PlatformAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Endear, a client relationship management (CRM) and messaging platform for retailers.
March 19, 2022 Innovator Profile Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Max Retail Helps Retailers Bridge the Gap Between Supply and DemandAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Max Retail, a retail-technology company that helps retailers optimize their inventories through strategic retailer networks.