Deep Dive | March 2, 2023 Premium European Grocery Retail Dynamics Amid Broader Inflationary TrendsEuropean consumers and retailers are under pressure amid an energy crisis and mounting concerns over a possible economic downturn. We discuss EU and UK grocery retail sales and inflation metrics in the context of broader inflationary pressures. Read More
Insight Report | March 1, 2023 Free Report Five Strategies for Success in US Grocery Retail: Leveraging First-Party Data To Offer a Connected Shopping ExperienceWe present five key strategies for grocery retailers to win customers while ensuring long-term retention, with a focus on using first-party data to drive personalization. Our insights cover loyalty programs, retail media and more. This free report is produced in partnership with Swiftly. Read More
Deep Dive | February 27, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in Global Convenience-Store Retailing: Seven & i vs. Alimentation Couche-TardAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Alimentation Couche-Tard and Seven & i, two leading convenience-store retailers. We provide insights into key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, operating margins and brick-and-mortar, digital and overall growth strategies. Read More
Market Outlook | February 22, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: US Food Away from Home—A Challenging Economic Backdrop To Weigh on Growth in 2023We explore the size and trajectory of the US food-away-from-home (FAFH) market amid a challenging economic backdrop. We also discuss the performance and outlook for online food delivery in the US, as well as the overall market’s competitive landscape, innovators and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Market Softens, Industry Players Seek To Improve MarginsWe discuss the growth trajectory of the apparel and footwear market in the UK amid the country’s sluggish economic conditions and inflationary pressures. Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2023 Premium Shein in Fast Fashion—Update: Establishing Dominance Through New Strategies and Business Expansion PlansShein gained ground as a leading player in the fast-fashion market in 2022 and is set to expand its business in 2023. Building on a previous report, we explore the company’s major strategies and recent developments. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: UK Department Stores—Slimmed Down and Shaping UpWe analyze how UK department stores are adapting to reach modern consumers. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching. Read More
Market Outlook | February 6, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Innovation Amid New ChallengesWe explore how US department stores are innovating amid new challenges. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching. Read More
Insight Report | February 1, 2023 Premium Pet Apparel and Accessories: A Niche Market with Strong Growth PotentialWe discuss the global pet apparel and accessories market, covering headwinds, tailwinds, the competitive landscape and themes to watch. Read More
Deep Dive | January 30, 2023 Premium America’s Biggest Furniture and Home-Furnishings Retailers: Assessing Performance and StrategyWe analyze America’s biggest furniture and home-furnishings retailers, providing financial metrics, positioning, target audiences, growth strategies and analyst commentary on their performance. Our coverage includes Wayfair, Bed Bath & Beyond, IKEA, TJX, Williams-Sonoma, Ashley Homestore, RH, Rooms to Go, La-Z-Boy and Sleep Number. Read More
Deep Dive | January 12, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Costco and Sam’s Club, the two leading warehouse clubs in the US. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses, covering revenue and margin growth, shopper profiles and their brick-and-mortar and digital strategies. Read More
