Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Premium Inflation and Interrupted Income—Could Consumers Still Pay the Bills?: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? What’s the state of consumers’ financial health? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | July 16, 2024 Premium Responses to Inflation—Fewer Shoppers Are Buying Less: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | June 26, 2024 Premium Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus—Sam’s Club Gains in Latest Quarter: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere and what are home-furnishing and home-improvement shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on the home and home-improvement retail sectors. Read More
Insight Report | June 20, 2024 Premium US Back to School 2024: Retail OutlookDiscover the consumer context and expected spending trends for the US back-to-school season in the US. Read More
Insight Report | January 25, 2024 Premium Holiday 2023: UK Retail Wrap-Up—December Downturn Unlikely To Herald Renewed RetrenchmentWe assess recently reported retail sales metrics and trading updates from major retailers to offer our conclusions from peak-season trading and look ahead to the prospects for 2024. Read More
Event Coverage | January 17, 2024 Premium Day Three at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Lessons from Macy’s, Shein, Temu and MoreWe present highlights from the third and final day of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, covering lessons learned from Shein and Temu, the ways in which retailers can address issues and add value to their businesses simultaneously, and insights on personalization and sustainability, among other topics. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium The Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and StakeholdersOnline retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency and innovation. We dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall. Read More