May 29, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Alarm Bells Are Ringing Far and WideThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the slowdown in US retail and global inflationary challenges.
May 27, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 21: US Store Openings Up 6% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Allsup’s, L.L. Bean and Wegmans in the US and Geek Retreat, House of Fraser and Savers in the UK.
May 27, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail Innovators: CPG Sustainability InnovationsAs part of our Retail Innovators series, we examine how five companies—by Humankind, Calyxia, Med-X, MyForestFoods and waterdrop—are disrupting various categories of the CPG market.
May 26, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Returns ManagementWhile handling returns efficiently is one of retail’s costliest and most cumbersome tasks, technology innovations can help to overcome this operational challenge. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands and retailers in returns management.
May 26, 2022 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: Global Luxury—Digitalization and Localization To Drive Market GrowthIn our most recent Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the global personal luxury market, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching.
May 25, 2022 Insight Report Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Sales Growth Passes 20%The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended April 17, 2022.
May 25, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 4: Target and Walmart Sound Alarm Bells over Discretionary Demand; Kohl’s and Lowe’s See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 22, 2022, namely Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Deckers Outdoor and The Home Depot, among others.
May 25, 2022 Deep Dive Premium The Rise of Experiential Retail in India: Driving Consumer Engagement in Physical StoresBrick-and-mortar stores should turn to experiential retail—leveraging technologies, in-store events, immersive experiences, unique services and store associates—to bring shoppers back to stores and increase consumer engagement. We look at the rise of experiential retail in India and the benefits of this marketing strategy.
May 25, 2022 Deep Dive Register for Free Access The Evolution of Retail Media: Five Trends To WatchWe analyze the fast-growing global retail media industry (i.e., retail advertising) and explore key market drivers. We discuss retail media networks, the value of strategic partnerships, in-store digital advertising and more. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ.
May 24, 2022 Insight Report Premium May 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in April 2022, we saw UK retail sales growth losing momentum, stronger-than-expect retail sales growth the US and total retail sales continue to decline in China. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.
May 23, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in European Online Apparel Retailing: ASOS vs. ZalandoWe analyze leading European online apparel companies ASOS and Zalando, covering their business models; fast-fashion positioning and pricing strategies; financial metrics, including revenue growth, operating margins, marketing and fulfillment cost ratios; shopper profiles; automation and data-driven strategies; strategic partnerships and sustainable initiatives.
May 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium Are NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains?Although the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the application NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. We discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security.
May 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium April 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Volumes Continue Shrinking with Rising InflationWe present April 2022 UK retail sales data showing that sales volumes are shrinking with rising inflation. In April, total UK retail sales grew 2.7% in value while volumes declined by 4.9%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.
May 22, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Are the Wheels Coming Off Big Tech?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the latest in the world of big tech.
May 20, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 20: US Store Closures Down by Two-Thirds Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ahold Delhaize, Best Buy and Cotton On in the US and Angling Direct, Dune London and The Food Warehouse in the UK.
