Insight Report | February 9, 2022 Premium Sustainability in CPG: Initiatives To Address Deforestation, Plastic Waste and MoreSustainable products are driving growth in the CPG (consumer packaged goods) sector. We examine three key sustainability strategies being implemented by major nonfood CPG companies globally. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 6, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: What Walmart’s “New Department Store” Tells Us About Where Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is HeadedThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses learnings from Walmart’s new department store-style format for multibrand, multichannel retailing in a digital age. Read More
Deep Dive | February 3, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Reality Technologies Enabling Brands and Retailers To Offer Immersive Shopping ExperiencesBrands and retailers leverage immersive technologies including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to replicate physical shopping experiences and interactions in a digital environment or enhance their brick-and-mortar spaces. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that provide reality technology solutions. Read More
Insight Report | February 2, 2022 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q21: US GDP Accelerates from Slow Third Quarter; China’s Economy Loses Further MomentumOur Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators from the US and China, including GDP and industrial production. We look at recently released data for the fourth quarter of 2021, which show growth acceleration in the US and further slowdown in growth momentum in China. Read More
Insight Report | February 1, 2022 Premium Brand Mashups in Luxury: Gucci Fast Becoming the Chief of CollaborationsWe explore the value of brand mashups (collaborations) in the global luxury market, highlighting three primary benefits of this strategy with examples of recent high-profile partnerships. Read More
Insight Report | February 1, 2022 Register for Free Access Introducing the New Coresight 100: Retail Companies To Watch for 2022Matching the rapid rate of change and evolution in the retail industry, we have reviewed and updated our Coresight 100 focus list to highlight the most important and influential brands and retailers that our readers and subscribers should pay attention to in 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | February 1, 2022 Premium M&A in the Global Luxury Market: Four Key Areas of GrowthWe have seen a flurry of interesting acquisitions and investments in the global luxury market in recent years. We discuss selected major M&A (mergers and acquisitions) deals in 2021 and explore the key growth areas in luxury business expansion moving forward. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 31, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: China’s Apparel and Footwear Market—Prospects for 2022 and BeyondIn this Market Outlook, we explore China’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators. Read More
Deep Dive | January 31, 2022 Free Report AI-Powered Language: A New Era of Enhanced Customer EngagementLeveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the use of advanced technologies in digital marketing—including AI-enabled solutions—to improve customer satisfaction and drive incremental value. This free report is sponsored by Persado. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 30, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Taking a Trip to Amazon Style To Try on Some ClothesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Amazon’s first venture into brick-and-mortar apparel retail. Read More
Insight Report | January 28, 2022 Premium Freshippo in China: Redefining Grocery Retail with InnovationAlibaba-owned grocery chain Freshippo has expanded rapidly since its launch in China in 2016. In this report, we examine the strategies and innovations underpinning its success, including its omnichannel approach, deep supply chain integration and use of artificial intelligence technologies. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2022 Premium December 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in December 2021, we saw strong growth in retail sales in the US, slowing sales growth in China and solid sales growth in the UK against weak comparatives. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2022 Premium Chinese New Year 2022 Preview: Retail, Travel and Tiger-Themed ProductsChinese New Year, which this year falls on February 1, is the single most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture. We look at what to expect from this annual retail opportunity. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 23, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Underscores That Gaming and Virtual Worlds Are the New Content BattlegroundThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses gaming and virtual worlds as the next content battleground. Read More
Event Coverage | January 21, 2022 Premium NRF 2022 Wrap-Up: The Metaverse, Livestreaming E-Commerce and Value of DataWe provide 10 key insights from NRF 2022, covering the implications for retailers of the rise of the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, the value of data and more. Read More
