July 20, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Holiday Early Read with Consumers Expecting To Shop Early and Spend Less (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on July 15, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.
July 20, 2020 Insight Report Premium June 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines by 62%, Plateauing Toward the End of the MonthJune 2020 saw total US nonfood store traffic decline by 62% year over year, representing an improvement from May as coronavirus-led lockdowns were lifted. However, we saw the impact of many states’ reversals of reopening guidelines by the end of the month. We review store traffic changes through the month and the sectors most impacted by the current crisis.
July 19, 2020 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: July 19, 2020—Heading Toward $1 Trillion in US E-Commerce, Fueled by Covid-19 Spending TrendsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how nonfood categories will drive total US online retail sales to $1 trillion—and the implications.
July 17, 2020 Insight Report Premium June 2020 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 9%; Declines Ease in Apparel while Several Nonfood Sectors SurgeDiscretionary sectors witnessed the easing of sales declines in June, suggesting pent-up demand in nonfood categories post lockdowns. On a year-over-year basis, total US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles saw extraordinary growth in the context of a post-crisis environment.
July 17, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 29: Muji USA and RTW Retailwinds File for BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Muji USA, PVH Corp. and RTW Retailwinds in the US, and Halfords, Lidl and Peter Jones China in the UK.
July 17, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Open for Business with Chris Baldwin, BJ’s Wholesale Club: Empathy and Personalization in Club-Store RetailAs part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted Chris Baldwin, Chairman of BJ’s Wholesale Club. We present an edited transcript from this webinar, in which Baldwin offered insights into changing consumer demand amid the coronavirus crisis—covering key topics such as personalization and assortment localization.
July 16, 2020 Insight Report Premium Amazon Prime Day 2020: Expected October Timing To Draw Forward Holiday SpendingAmazon is seemingly postponing its Prime Day shopping holiday this year, from July to the fall. We present our expectations for the 2020 event, based on proprietary survey data. We also discuss its key tailwinds, considering the impact on the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons.
July 16, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Open for Business with Brad Santanna, The Hershey Company: Digital Signals and Omnichannel Consumer EngagementAs part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted Brad Santanna, Head of E-Commerce Sales at The Hershey Company. We present an edited transcript from this webinar, in which Santanna offered insights into the importance of understanding consumer sentiment in demand, particularly in the current Covid-19 environment—covering key topics such as customer engagement, the use of data, omnichannel shopping and fulfillment.
July 16, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Innovation in Retail Supply Chains: The Rise of Alternative ModelsWe highlight four examples of startups that are challenging the status quo by introducing alternative supply-chain models, such as by leveraging localized manufacturing or eco-friendly products.
July 15, 2020 Insight Report Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 23: Total Tax Returns Down Only 2% as Deadline Draws CloserAs of week 23 of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported that the number of returns filed was down year over year, but with the deadline imminent, the gap with last year is closing. Although the total number of refunds issued was also down, the average refund amount was slightly up from last year.
July 15, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Retail 2020: 10 Retail-Tech Startup Trends— Post-Crisis UpdateWe provide an update on our retail-tech startup trends for 2020 in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Demand for contact-light retail will drive omnichannel fulfillment options and cashierless store experiences, while data privacy, sustainability and the consumerization of health care may remain key priorities for retailers.
July 14, 2020 Insight Report Premium Insights from China: China’s Booming Pet EconomyThe rising popularity of raising pets in China is fueling the growth of the Chinese pet economy and increasing demand for premium and smart pet-care products. We look at key drivers in China’s rapidly growing pet products and services market, the e-commerce habits of pet owners and the trends in product demand.
July 14, 2020 Deep Dive Premium The Health of the US Small Domestic Appliances Market: Favorable Consumer Trends amid Covid-19We explore the health of the small domestic appliances market in the US, in the context of favorable consumer trends that have been driven by the Covid-19 crisis. This report includes an overview of the market landscape and its key players, as well as discussing shfting consumer demand and the influence of advancing technologies and emerging startups in the sector.
July 14, 2020 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Costco Monthly Sales, June 2020: Highest Total Comp Growth in the Past Year, but E-Commerce Growth DeceleratesCostco’s global same-store sales increased year over year in June, although e-commerce growth decelerated. We review the comparable sales metrics reported by Costco for June 2020 and consider the factors that impacted results—including coronavirus-led store closures and gasoline price deflation.
July 13, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Open for Business with Bjoern Peterson, Sensormatic Solutions: The Physical Store and Inventory Accuracy Post CrisisAs part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted Bjoern Petersen, President of Sensormatic Solutions. We present an edited transcript from this webinar, in which Petersen offered insights into how retailers can work toward gaining inventory accuracy in the wake of the coronavirus crisis—covering key topics such as consumer demand, e-commerce and fulfillment.
