Insight Report | July 14, 2023 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2023 Insights: New Features and Innovations for the Shopping Festival Amid Competition and Other ChallengesWe present our observations of Amazon’s Prime Day 2023, held on July 11–12. We discuss Amazon’s foray into travel and healthcare, its supply chain management initiative, labor challenges and more. Read More
Store Tracker | July 14, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 28: Christmas Tree Shops Drives US ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Christmas Tree Shops and Søstrene Grene, among others. Read More
Insight Report | July 13, 2023 Premium Supply Chain Optimization with Web3: Unlocking the Potential of Intelligent RetailHow can Web3 provide more agility and resilience to drive efficiency and profitability in the retail supply chain under today’s evolving industry pressures? We discuss the supply chain challenges currently facing retailers and the benefits of Web3 in tackling them. We also present notable technology providers whose solutions can support companies in creating a connected, intelligent retail supply chain. Read More
Deep Dive | July 13, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in Global Household Care: The Clorox Company vs. Reckitt BenckiserThe Clorox Company and Reckitt Benckiser are two of the largest and most established producers of household care, health and wellness, nutrition and hygiene products worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide company overviews as well as insights into key elements of their businesses. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2023 Premium Maximizing Growth Potential in DTC: Four Tech-Driven Strategies for Direct-to-Consumer Businesses To Scale and SucceedSelling directly offers multiple advantages, but how can brands succeed in the DTC (direct-to-consumer) channel? We discuss the challenges they must overcome and present four technology-driven strategies for brands to scale their DTC businesses effectively, spanning marketing, the consumer journey, supply chain management and immersive customer experiences. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2023 Premium US Back to School 2023: Top Categories and Apparel BrandsCompleting our coverage of the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season, we discuss the product categories and apparel brands that consumers look set to shop this year, analyzing findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Read More
Insight Report | July 11, 2023 Premium China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2023: Livestreaming and International Brands Attract ShoppersLivestreaming and international brands attracted shoppers during China’s 6.18 shopping festival 2023. We discuss these trends and look at key performance results from Alibaba, JD.com and other notable participants in this year’s event. We also analyze proprietary survey findings to assess 6.18 participation and spending among Chinese consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | July 11, 2023 Premium Surprisingly Muted Fourth of July Build-Up: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 28We assess how US consumers spent and prepared ahead of the Fourth of July. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | July 10, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail AnalyticsHow can retailers harness the power of data to drive sales and enhance operational efficiency? We present selected technology providers globally whose solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their analytics capabilities, covering customer behavior analysis, demand forecasting, pricing optimization and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 10, 2023 Premium Retail-Related Activities Increase: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how consumers behavior is shifting in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 9, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Checkout Process Continues To Evolve and Reduce FrictionThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses key technologies that are driving the evolution of the checkout process in online and offline retail. Read More
Insight Report | July 7, 2023 Premium Predictive Analytics in Retail: Enabling the Next Generation of Retail ManagementWe explore the future of predictive analytics in retail, which are transforming the retail industry by enabling data-driven decision-making, elevating customer experiences and transforming supply chain management. Read More
Store Tracker | July 7, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 27: US Store Closures Cross 3,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard and Superdry, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | July 6, 2023 Premium US Back to School 2023: Channels and Retailers—Who Is Set To Capture Share?Continuing our coverage of the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season, we discuss the channels and retailers that consumers look set to shop this year, analyzing findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Read More
Insight Report | July 6, 2023 Premium Amazon India Prime Day 2023: Preview—A Focus on Convenience and Value, Plus Engagement Through Livestreaming and GamificationAmazon India’s Prime Day will be held on July 15–16 this year. We present five key insights into Prime Day 2023 ahead of the event—covering the event’s focus areas, Amazon India’s continued support for SMBs, headline discounts and more. Read More