Flash Report | March 4, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Four Coronavirus-Driven Digital Trends and Their Post-Outbreak ProspectsOnline services of all sorts have boomed in China since the coronavirus outbreak, compounded by delays to official back-to-work (and back-to-school) dates after the long Chinese New Year holidays, quarantines and the avoidance of public places (even work) by most consumers. Will the digital shopping trend continue once the outbreak is over? Read More
Flash Report | March 4, 2020 Register for Free Access Walmart To Launch Loyalty Program Called Walmart+Walmart looks to be muscling in on Amazon’s turf with the launch of a new loyalty program called Walmart+, which the company will launch in March. Just how similar is Walmart+ likely to be to Amazon Prime? Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2020 Premium New Retail Models in E-Commerce: Opportunities To Accelerate GrowthAs part of our series exploring new models of retailing across different sectors and channels, we focus on the innovative strategies being implemented by major e-commerce players in China and the US, including Alibaba and JD.com. We discuss how online platforms are using technologies to improve the shopping experience, implementing extended features such as dropshipping and alternative payment options, helping brands to adopt consumer-to-manufacturer business models and launching creative initiatives to extend their reach to customers. Read More
Flash Report | March 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Walmart Launches Third-Party Vendor Fulfillment Services on Its MarketplaceOn February 24, 2020, Walmart launched fulfillment services for third-party vendors on its marketplace, offering services similar to Amazon. Read More
Store Tracker | February 28, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 9: Modell’s Sporting Goods To Close StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon and Modell’s Sporting Goods in the US and Boux Avenue in the UK. Read More
Flash Report | February 26, 2020 Register for Free Access The First Amazon Go Grocery Opens in Seattle, Further Expanding the Online Giant’s Brick-and-Mortar PresenceAmazon just opened its first (non-Whole Foods) full-sized grocery store in Seattle, dubbed Amazon Go Grocery. The new, full-line, full-sized cashierless store format gives a glimpse into what the online giant may have planned for physical grocery. Read More
Insight Report | February 25, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Disruption, JD.com Turns to Drones and Robots for DeliveryJD.com uses drones to deliver orders during the coronavirus outbreak; Alibaba helps farmers to sell fresh produce; and Kenzo opens a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion. Read More
Deep Dive | February 25, 2020 Premium Coresight Matrix: AI Software for CommunicationOur Coresight Matrix evaluates technology leaders and emerging players in the fast-growing AI software for communication segment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 17, 2020 Premium Chinese E-Commerce Platforms: Exploring the Diverse Opportunities for BrandsWe assess China’s e-commerce landscape, which has evolved over the years to become more diverse, encompassing different verticals, cross-border commerce and social media. We highlight the moves being made by major players in the sector—such as Alibaba and JD.com—to drive traffic and better serve consumers, as well as discussing the opportunities in the China market that these platforms are offering brands and retailers. Read More
Flash Report | February 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Drives Four Innovative Retail Trends in ChinaWith the Chinese government advising people to stay indoors and avoid public places, the coronavirus outbreak is driving four key retail trends in China as retailers look to provide alternative access to their products for consumers. We discuss the introduction of innovative logistics and delivery methods—including drones—as well as the “shared staff” concept being pursued by major supermarket chains. Read More
Event Coverage | February 13, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from the “Introduction to Tmall Global” Webinar: International Opportunities and the Livestreaming TrendTmall Global held a webinar to promote its online prowess in the fast-growing China market, where younger consumers are embracing new purchasing channels—and shedding their parents’ frugal spending habits. Read More
Deep Dive | February 11, 2020 Premium Is Omnichannel the Future for Furniture Retail?In the furniture sector, e-commerce continues to grow rapidly as cross-channel shopping trends evolve. The shopping journey is therefore becoming more complex, and retailers are being forced to rethink how they engage with customers. We explore how major players in the home furnishing market are investing in omnichannel transformation, as well as the challenges associated with this type of strategy. Read More
Store Tracker | February 7, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 6: Macy’s To Close Stores; Sephora Plans Store ExpansionOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Macy’s and Sephora in the US and Hawkin’s Bazaar in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | February 4, 2020 Premium Private Labels in US Beauty and Personal CareWe consider the penetration of private labels in the US beauty and personal care sector over recent years and discuss the impact of contextual factors such as market fragmentation. Private labels remain a hot topic in beauty, particularly in the skincare category, and leading retailers such as Amazon and Walmart debuted private-label beauty products in 2019. We offer our view on why private labels are important for retailers as well as the challenges they present. Read More
Insight Report | February 3, 2020 Premium The Home Depot: A Timeline of Key EventsRead about the key dates and milestones in Home Depot’s rise to becoming a US home-improvement icon. From its humble beginnings as a more or less giant hardware store when it was founded in 1978, Home Depot has grown into a home improvement staple with more than 2,200 stores. Read More
