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 14, 2023 Premium Global Economic Outlook Looking More Positive: What’s NewIn recent weeks, conversations, forecasts and data around global economic growth have generally turned more positive. We discuss recent economic metrics, projections and discussions, with a focus on the US, China and the UK. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 12, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Roblox and Fortnite Set the Stage for the Developing MetaverseThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses how fashion brands and retailers can launch in the metaverse of today through established pre-Web 3.0 platforms Roblox and Fortnite. 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
Store Tracker | February 10, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 6: UK Closures Up 65%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Aldi, Bed Bath & Beyond, Jigsaw and Screwfix, among others. 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
Insight Report | February 6, 2023 Premium Roblox and Fortnite: Bridges to the Metaverse for Fashion BrandsEstablished pre-Web 3.0 platforms Roblox and Fortnite have loyal and active user bases, and they are setting the stage and user trends for the developing metaverse. We present an overview of the two platforms and explore how they are helping fashion brands launch in the virtual world. Read More
Store Tracker | February 3, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 5: US Openings Up 11%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, The TJX Companies, Tractor Supply Co. and Walmart, among others. 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 | February 1, 2023 Free Report 10 Key Trends Shaping Livestreaming E-Commerce in 2023In Western markets, livestream shopping adoption has accelerated over the past two years. Shoppable livestreams will continue connecting retailers and shoppers through 2023, creating opportunities for companies across the retail space. This free report is sponsored by Bambuser. Read More
Insight Report | January 30, 2023 Premium Metaverse Pioneers: Learnings for Fashion Brands from the Web 3.0 Strategies of Adidas and NIKEAs part of our new Metaverse Pioneers series, we delve into the Web 3.0 strategies of Adidas and NIKE to identify learnings for other fashion brands looking to enter the virtual world. We discuss initiatives across gamification, community and creativity. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 29, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Bounty of AI Is Just Around the CornerThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the power and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in retail. Read More
Company Profile | January 27, 2023 Premium Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. (ENXTAM: AD) Company ProfileAhold Delhaize is a Netherlands-based retailer of food and beverages, fuel, general merchandise, health and beauty, and pharmaceutical products. Headquartered in Zaandam, it operates stores in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece, Indonesia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia and the US. Read More
Store Tracker | January 27, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 4: UK Closures Down 29%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Next and Trader Joe’s among others. Read More
Deep Dive | January 26, 2023 Premium Robotics in Retail—Part 2: Service Bots Automate and Upgrade the In-Store ExperienceWe explore three applications of robotics in physical retail: store presentation, inventory operations and customer interaction. This is the second report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series. Read More
