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Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 25, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Grocery Retailers—Pandemic Creates Opportunities for Instant Commerce Channel

The UK grocery sector has been one of the major beneficiaries of the shift in behaviors amid the pandemic. In this Market Outlook, we present our expectations for market growth in 2021 and 2022, as well as growth drivers and challenges, a competitive landscape and key themes in UK grocery.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 21, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: India’s Apparel Retail Sector To See Resurgence in 2022

India’s apparel retail market continues to see significant changes in consumer buying behavior and e-commerce penetration. In this Market Outlook, we present our expectations for the future of the market into 2022 and beyond, including growth drivers, trends and the competitive landscape.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 12, 2021 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Grocery—Inflation, Retail Media and Instant Commerce

As part of our E-Commerce Outlook series, we assess the online grocery market in the US and provide an outlook for the sector moving forward. We discuss market growth, the competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | September 2, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—A Sustained Shift to E-Commerce and a Focus on Health and Wellness

In this Market Outlook, we provide an overview of grocery retail in India, including consumer spending growth and projections. We also discuss key market drivers, avenues for growth and prominent themes in grocery retail through the remainder of 2021 and beyond.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 5, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Strong US Recovery

In Market Outlook report, we provide an update on the recovery of the clothing and footwear market in the US, the UK and China. We present our updated market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond and discuss e-commerce penetration, competitive landscape and key themes in the market.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | July 7, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: US and China E-Commerce—Platforms Likely To Adjust to a Changing Product Mix

In this Market Outlook, we explore how the e-commerce market in the US and China has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and provide an outlook for the sector moving forward. We discuss the key drivers of e-commerce growth, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, M&A activity, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 30, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: US Grocery Retailers—Shifting Demand and Changing Behaviors

The US grocery market had a strong 2020 compared to discretionary sectors, supported by significant e-commerce spending growth. We examine the size and trajectory of the US grocery market and key factors impacting growth. We also cover the performance and outlook for online grocery, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 3, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Opportunities in E-Commerce and Apparel

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the US department store sector. We explore e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape and US retail innovators. We also discuss key themes in the sector, covering supply chains, new retail partnerships and continuing category expansion.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | May 25, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for Recovery

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer).

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 10, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for 2021 and Beyond

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the recovery of the apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including a shift to DTC, the importance of sustainability and the rise of athleisure.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 3, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Retail Technology Becomes Even More Crucial in 2021

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the global retail technology market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment. We present data on the size of the global market and its major segments, and we outline the primary market drivers in 2021. This report explores the competitive landscape and key tech trends across the segments of cloud computing, enterprise software, supply chain software, AI platforms and retail hardware.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 4, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector

In this Market Outlook report, we explore India’s retail sector. We analyze data on the sector size and present our growth estimates for 2021. We discuss key market drivers and e-commerce penetration in India’s retail market compared to other global markets. This report also covers a breakdown of India’s top 15 retail companies by revenue,—including Avenue Supermarts, Flipkart Internet, Reliance Retail and V-Mart Retail.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 3, 2021 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Furniture and Home Furnishings—Growth To Slow Against Solid Comparatives

As part of our E-Commerce Outlook series, we provide an overview of e-commerce development in the US furniture and home-furnishings retail category. We also discuss how e-commerce growth is driving structural shifts within the category, as well as the outlook for the online channel in 2021 and beyond.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 14, 2021 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Growth Prospects for 2021 and Beyond

In the first report in our E-Commerce Outlook series, we discuss the trends and major drivers in US apparel and footwear online shopping. We also discuss the competitive landscape in the US apparel and footwear sector, as well as market innovators and key themes to watch for the year ahead.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 25, 2020 Premium

The US Athleisure Market: Analyzing Opportunities and Strategies

In this report, we discuss the US athleisure market, identifying key growth drivers and trends in this segment of the apparel industry. In addition, we examine what retailers and brands are doing to better serve demand for sports apparel and footwear that can be worn for both sports and casual purposes.