| February 25, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Cannabis Insights: The Marijuana ConsumerWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Cannabis Insights: The Marijuana Consumer Read More
Question of the Week | February 24, 2020 Free Report How Big Is the Global CRM Software Market?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Big Is the Global CRM Software Market? Read More
Insight Report | February 24, 2020 Premium Insights from China: Opportunities for Brands in WeChatWe look at the marketing and service opportunities in China’s WeChat super app. We discuss how brands and retailers—including Dior, Hermés and L’Oréal’s Giorgio Armani—are capitalizing on the app’s diverse functionality to reach consumers and drive sales. Read More
Event Coverage | February 24, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from the Hype Innovation Showcase: Sustainability and Technology Key to the Future of Physical RetailKey themes from the Hype Innovation Showcase, The Future of the Store: Sustainability & Supply Chain, included sustainability and technology. We discuss insights from the event and provide an overview of participating startup companies. Read More
Flash Report | February 24, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: China’s Outbound Tourism Will Be Hurt, but Possibly Not for LongChinese outbound travelers led spending in tourism globally before the coronavirus outbreak. We discuss the potential short-term impact that the virus could therefore have on the tourism industries of popular destinations among Chinese travelers. We also consider how a decline in the number of international tourists from China could affect airport retail sales. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 23, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—February 23, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the reports of the death of online-only retail—are they exaggerated? Read More
Event Coverage | February 21, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from Walmart’s 2020 Investment Community MeetingWalmart held its 2020 investor day in New York, outlining ambitious plans to move into healthcare and profiling the secrets to success in China and India. In both markets, the company has grown organically and through acquisitions. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2020 Premium January 2020 UK Retail Sales: Online Retailers and Small Chains Drive GrowthTotal UK retail sales saw accelerated growth in January 2020 versus December 2019, fueled by online retailers and small chains. Large retailers, on the other hand, saw growth slow. Read More
Store Tracker | February 20, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 8: Pier 1 Imports Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from At Home and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Marks & Spencer and Shoe Zone in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2020 Premium Beauty Insights: Assessing the Impact of the Coronarivus on Global Beauty CompaniesWith the number of cases of coronavirus continuing to rise, we assess the potential impact of the outbreak on global beauty companies that have a presence in China—focusing on Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, LVMH (Sephora) and Shiseido. We consider both online and physical retail channels, as well as the travel retail market. Read More
Deep Dive | February 20, 2020 Premium RetailTech: How Salesforce Has Become a Juggernaut in Retail TechnologyTwo decades ago, several Oracle employees left to found their own retail technology startup. Now, Salesforce dominates the cloud-based space, offering a variety of cutting-edge solutions to help retailers integrate online and offline. Read More
| February 19, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Cannabis Insights—The CBD ConsumerWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Cannabis Insights: The CBD Consumer. Read More
Flash Report | February 19, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Disrupts Global Supply Chain, Particularly in FashionFactories in China have been operating at partial capacity due to the coronavirus outbreak, impacting on supply chains globally. With the duration of the outbreak still uncertain, we consider the potential short-and long-term effects of labor shortages and transportation restrictions on the apparel and smartphone market segments in particular. Read More
Insight Report | February 19, 2020 Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 2: Tax Filings Narrow the Gap with Last Year, Refunds Still DownWhile tax returns and refunds are progressing slightly more slowly this year than last, the IRS expects the pace to increase in the two weeks following the President’s Day long weekend. Read More
Insight Report | February 18, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Retailers Drive Customer Engagement through AR TechnologyEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we focus on recent product launches involving augmented reality technology. Read More
