May 6, 2020 Insight Report Premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: Five Forces Impacting Supply ChainsIn 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.
May 5, 2020 Deep Dive Premium International Apparel Retail in India: Evolving High-Growth Market Attracts More PlayersIndia’s large and lucrative apparel retail market is attracting growing interest from international retailers, with a number of brands plotting their market entry and expansion. We examine the market landscape—including economic reform, entry routes and socioeconomic factors—and discuss its key players.
May 5, 2020 Insight Report Premium Experiential Retail: VR Technology Drives Consumer Engagement and 70% Higher Conversion RatesDue to the widespread store shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are shopping online for nearly all of their discretionary needs. We explore how brands and retailers can leverage virtual reality technologies to enhance their e-commerce offerings and engage with shoppers through experiential retail—while realizing benefits such as higher purchase conversion rates and wider reach to consumers.
May 4, 2020 Insight Report Premium US Mother’s Day Retail Preview 2020: Spending Could Halve as Lockdowns Limit Shopper OptionsWith 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.
May 4, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Post-Lockdown Concerns Increase Further (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. We discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end and the crisis eases. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 29.
May 3, 2020 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 3, 2020—What Could the Shape of a Retail Recovery Look Like?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at what the shape of retail’s recovery could look like.
May 1, 2020 Insight Report Premium Coronavirus Insights: What Will a Retail Recovery Look Like?There are signs that US state governments are already developing plans and timelines to restart the economy following the easing of the coronavirus crisis. We analyze the possible stages of recovery for discretionary retail in the US and consider the factors that will affect consumer purchasing power and buying conviction.
May 1, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 18: JCPenney Seeks Bankruptcy Funding, Inches Closer to BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Gap Inc. and JCPenney in the US and Animal, Debenhams and John Lewis in the UK.
April 30, 2020 Deep Dive Premium RetailTech: Forecasting Capex Trends during Covid-19, Incorporating an Analysis of the GFCWe analyze tech and non-tech capital spending in US retail and consider the huge impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. We compare the current situation to the Global Financial Crisis of 2007–2009—which represented a similar major disruption to the global economy—in order to estimate the outlook of US capital expenditure in 2020 and 2021.
April 30, 2020 Insight Report Premium Brand Mashups: Limited-Edition Products a Lever To Support Consumer Demand in Tough TimesBrand mashups effectively leverage the unique strengths of each brand to drive shopper excitement. We present examples of recent mashups—some of which are unlikely partnerships—that are generating consumer interest during the coronavirus crisis.
April 30, 2020 Insight Report Premium Coronavirus Insights: Retail Playbook—React and AdaptWith the global retail industry taking heavy hits from the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we provide a playbook for nonfood brands and retailers in Western markets to help them navigate the crisis. Our guide is based around the themes of reacting in the short term and adapting in the medium to long term.
April 29, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access L’Oréal USA Navigates Coronavirus: Beauty OpportunitiesLike many companies in the beauty industry, French cosmetics company L’Oréal has been impacted by the coronavirus crisis. We present insights from company CEO Stéphane Rinderknech, who discussed with WWD’s Beauty Inc how L’Oréal USA is navigating the pandemic and where opportunities have emerged.
April 29, 2020 Insight Report Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 12: Filings Down, IRS Issues $158 Billion in Economic Impact PaymentsAs of week 12 of the US tax refund season, the number of returns received by the IRS is significantly down year over year and a huge percentage of these were filed electronically—both impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Economic Impact Payments totaled around $158 billion in the program’s first three weeks.
April 29, 2020 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Overview: E-Commerce Platforms–Mixed Impact from Coronavirus, but Innovation Continues To Support GainsIn 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.
April 28, 2020 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week Livestreams Shows Online amid Coronavirus OutbreakThe coronavirus pandemic has caused many events around the world to be canceled or postponed, but Shanghai Fashion Week instead moved online, partnering with Tmall to livestream its shows. We discuss this move among other recent developments in China as the nation recovers from the coronavirus, including a move by food-delivery platform Meituan to boost sales by expanding its services.
