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Industry Insights: Decoding Shein and Temu

We present the fundamentals of Chinese e-commerce leaders Shein and Temu, covering their business models, supply chains and technologies. Explore the companies’ development timelines and uncover key insights into the factors driving their success. We also reveal 10 essential actions for retailers to take to rival Shein and Temu, spanning marketing, logistics and more.

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The Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and Stakeholders

Online retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency and innovation. We dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall.

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Retail 2024 Sector Outlooks: Ebook

Discover the state of the US economy and the prospects for retail in 2024, including growth projections and themes to watch across multiple sectors, from apparel to beauty to grocery and more.

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What the Ozempic Economy Means for US Retail

US consumers are increasingly focusing on health and wellness with the rise of the Ozempic economy. We dive into the implications of widespread GLP-1 drug use on US retail, including the impacts on sectors such as grocery and apparel.

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Ebook: Discount Decades

Our Discount Decades ebook explores the world of discount retailing in the US, covering key players across three sectors—apparel (including off-price), grocery (with a focus on limited-range discounters) and dollar stores (and adjacent discount formats). We discuss retailers’ revenues, profitability, store expansions, demographic profiles, success strategies and future growth potential.

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