Product TypeDeep Dive July 1, 2020 premium Do Not Touch: Contactless Technologies for Retail We explore the adoption and evolution of contactless and contact-light technologies at various stages of the shopping journey, including ordering, checkout, payment and delivery. With the Covid-19 pandemic fueling the development of such technologies—due to heightened consumer sensitivity to safety and out of necessity during temporary store shutdowns—retailers are likely to introduce more innovations to remove physical contact in transactions over the long term.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report June 25, 2020 premium US Independence Day Retail Preview 2020: Consumer Spending Expected To Decline Versus Last Year With Independence Day just around the corner, we estimate total US consumer spending on the occasion this year, in the context of easing coronavirus lockdowns. We propose actions that retailers could take to drive sales for Independence Day. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive May 28, 2020 premium Social Commerce Platforms: Diverse Opportunities for Brands and Retailers We present the social commerce landscapes in China and the US, discussing major platforms across areas such as social media, livestreaming, group buying and e-commerce. This report highlights the broader scope of the Chinese market and the learnings that Western companies could take from China’s alternative social commerce models, as well as the opportunities for brands and retailers in the sector. Read More
May 26, 2020 Three Things You Need To Know: Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering We present Three Things You Need To Know on Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering.Read More
Product TypeFlash Report May 26, 2020 premium Retail 2020: 10 China E-Commerce Trends—Update, Shaped by Covid-19 We present 10 trends that are shaping China’s e-commerce landscape through 2020, impacted by the coronavirus crisis and changes in consumer behavior. We discuss the implications of these trends for brands and retailers as the nation recovers from Covid-19Read More
May 19, 2020 Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—Three Post-Lockdown Consumer Trends in China We present Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—Three Post-Lockdown Consumer Trends in ChinaRead More
Product TypeDeep Dive May 12, 2020 premium Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering (Full Report) We analyze Amazon’s private-label offering, presenting key findings on the platform’s top brands and product price points. We explore the distribution of private labels by category, using our proprietary dataset of detailed information on over 20,000 products.Read More
Product TypeFlash Report May 12, 2020 premium Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering (Select Findings) This free report features select findings from our April 2020 analysis of Amazon’s private-label offering.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive May 6, 2020 premium US Online Grocery Survey 2020: Many More Shoppers Buying More Categories from More Retailers Our third annual US online grocery report looks at how many consumers are buying groceries online, how much of their total grocery spend e-commerce captures and which retailers they buy from online—among other findings.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report May 6, 2020 premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: Five Forces Impacting Supply Chains In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this first report, we discuss five forces that are influencing change in retail supply chains as we head into the 2020s, which we expect to endure in a post-coronavirus world.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report May 4, 2020 premium US Mother’s Day Retail Preview 2020: Spending Could Halve as Lockdowns Limit Shopper Options With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the occasion this year, amid the coronavirus crisis. We consider the outlook for retail in light of current shopping trends and propose actions that retailers could take to engage with consumers for Mother’s Day.Read More
Product TypeMarket Overview April 29, 2020 premium Market Overview: E-Commerce Platforms–Mixed Impact from Coronavirus, but Innovation Continues To Support Gains In this Market Overview, we explore the current retail e-commerce market and its future outlook, with a focus on China and the US. We consider the competitive landscape and the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market, including new physical store formats, social commerce and private labels.Read More
Product TypeFlash Report April 17, 2020 premium Bankruptcy Looms at JCPenney; Amazon and Kohl’s Could Benefit JCPenney is reported to be preparing to file for bankruptcy as the coronavirus crisis forces it to close its stores. We review recent developments, the company’s sales mix and which retailers could gain shoppers should JCPenney close its doors for good.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive April 14, 2020 premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020: Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion Market In our third annual consumer-survey report on Amazon’s position in apparel, we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive April 13, 2020 premium European Apparel Retailing: Value and E-Commerce Continue To Set the Pace In this report, we look at the European apparel retail sector, with a focus on France, Germany and the UK. In addition to discussing apparel sales in these regions, we discuss how online pure plays are on an upward growth trajectory, bucking the doom-and-gloom trend, as well as efforts by European value retailers to expand their reach and footprint. We also consider multibrand e-commerce players’ moves in the sportswear space and sustainability efforts.Read More
