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Deep Dive | August 30, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Autonomous Checkout

Checkout technologies have evolved significantly in recent years, from cashierless self-checkout to fully autonomous experiences. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations.

Analyst Corner | August 28, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Note to Consumers—Holiday Surcharges Have Already Begun and Could Trickle Down to You

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the start of holiday surcharges.

Deep Dive | August 26, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: China Retail—The $6 Trillion Sector Recovers Slowly

In this Market Outlook, we explore the Chinese retail market. We discuss the market’s performance, scale and trajectory, as well as major market factors and trends to watch in 2022 and beyond. We also analyze China’s leading retail companies and innovators bringing change to the space.

Deep Dive | August 25, 2022 Premium

10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion Market

Fast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, ranging from multiyear trends such as sustainability to emerging trends such as entry into the metaverse space.

Insight Report | August 23, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Trucks Delayed and Trains Derailed as Sourcing Diversifies

In our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side. In this report, we cover domestic supply chain challenges at ports and rail networks, China’s potential reconsideration of its strict Covid-19 policy and brands’ and retailers’ commentary on holiday season inventories.

Company Profile | August 23, 2022 Premium

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) Company Profile

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a US-based CPG company that operates in 75 countries and sells products to over 200 countries and territories in Africa/Eurasia, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America.

Insight Report | August 22, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore AI (artificial intelligence) technology as it relates to the metaverse, covering its key application and benefits in the virtual world.

Analyst Corner | August 21, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Inflationary Springboard for Grocery Private Label

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the inflationary springboard for grocery private label

Insight Report | August 18, 2022 Premium

July 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Slow; Big-Ticket Falters Amid Real Estate Crisis

We review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in July 2022, year-over-year sales grew 3.2%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.

Insight Report | August 17, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, August 2022: China Targets Livestreaming Growth; Brands Enable Consumers To See Behind the Scenes

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, upgrades by social media platforms to live shopping features, government support for live commerce development in China, as well as opportunities for brands to share a behind-the-scenes look at their operations. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium

Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper Engagement

We assess the recent rise of experiential retail and innovations in the global sportswear market—with a focus on enhancing customers’ online and in-store experience. We also analyze how retailers and brand owners are reaping benefits through these innovations.

Insight Report | August 15, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Retail NFTs Net Millions; Understanding the Upcoming Ethereum Merge

As 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 the upcoming Ethereum blockchain merge to a “proof of stake” mechanism.

Analyst Corner | August 14, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Will Holiday 2022 Inventory Be a Golden Goose or an Albatross for Retailers?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the outlook for retailers’ holiday 2022 inventory planning strategies.

Insight Report | August 11, 2022 Premium

Three Months to Singles’ Day: Logistics Infrastructure and the Supply Chain—Leveraging Services of China’s E-Commerce Platforms

We continue our countdown to Singles’ Day by exploring the logistics and supply chain services of four major e-commerce platforms in China—Alibaba (Cainiao), JD.com (JD Logistics), Douyin and Kuaishou—covering their international reach, sustainability initiatives and technological capabilities.

Insight Report | August 10, 2022

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Beauty and Fragrance as an Entry Point to Luxury

Luxury brands fulfill consumers’ demand for superior products that provide a sense of culture and status. We explore why beauty and fragrance are natural entry points for fashion brands seeking to elevate themselves to luxury positioning.