Event Coverage | December 6, 2022 Premium HKSTP x HKBAN Investment Pitch: Hong Kong-Based Tech Startups Present “Smart City” SolutionsOn November 29, 2022, startups presented their technology solutions on the theme of “smart city” at the Investment Pitch event held by HKSTP and HKBAN in Hong Kong. We offer insights from retail-related companies that participated in the event. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 4, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Health of the US Consumer Economy Deteriorates Amid the Holiday SeasonThis week, Deborah Weinswig discusses the health of the US consumer economy amid the holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | December 2, 2022 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Made.com Collapses in the UK; US Supply Bottlenecks EaseIn our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side. In this report, we explore Made.com’s collapse, US bottlenecks easing and China’s Zero-Covid policy. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2022 Premium Quantum Computing: What Retailers Need To KnowQuantum computing is coming, and billions of dollars of investment by governments and industry are increasing its capabilities. We discuss the benefits and applications of quantum computing, as well as the implications of quantum encryption and key players in the quantum race. Read More
Market Outlook | November 28, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail in the US, the UK and ChinaWe analyze the apparel specialty retail market in the US, the UK and China. Our coverage includes market sizes and performance, market factors, online sector sales, the competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2022 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q22: Global Headwinds Give Rise to Economic AmbiguityOur new Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators from the US, the UK, China and the EU (European Union), breaking out data for France and Germany. We cover GDP, consumer spending and inflation. We look at recently released data for the third quarter of 2022, which show positive GDP growth but depressed consumer spending levels. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2022 Register for Free Access What Does the Metaverse Offer Beauty Brands?We outline strategic entry points for beauty brands to navigate the expanding metaverse—a new and promising virtual reality. We cover reality technologies, virtual idols, NFTs, digital twins and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 27, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: What Can Retailers Do To Prevent Shoplifting and Organized Retail Crime?This week, Deborah Weinswig discusses how retailers can prevent shoplifting and organized retail crime. Read More
Insight Report | November 25, 2022 Premium November 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in October 2022, retail sales growth slowed further in the US, the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses the leading indicators of the health of the consumer economy—wage growth, price changes and retail sales growth—in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | November 23, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Crime PreventionThe need to tackle security-related challenges—from shoplifting-driven shrinkage to e-commerce returns fraud—is resulting in increasing demand from retailers for innovative loss-prevention solutions. We highlight three key industry trends in retail crime prevention and present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations. Read More
Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: NFT Loyalty Programs Offer New Opportunities for Brands and RetailersAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; technology and access; and NFT (non-fungible token) collection drops. We also discuss a key trend we are watching: NFT loyalty programs. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 20, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Online Grocery’s Long Runway for Growth Is Dented by Short-Term InflationThis week, Deborah Weinswig discusses the prospects for grocery e-commerce in the US. Read More
Insight Report | November 18, 2022 Premium Singles’ Day 2022: Immersive Virtual Experiences Boost EngagementAs part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss virtually immersive experiences that debuted during the global online shopping festival, including several metaverse launches. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2022 Premium Singles’ Day 2022: Making an Impact Around the WorldSingles’ Day (also known as 11.11), the world’s largest online global shopping festival, expanded once again this year, including an increasing number of retailers from outside China. As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we examine various promotions from locations outside Mainland China. Read More
