Analyst Corner | September 11, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Everybody Knows That Cookies Aren’t Good for YouThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact on retail of plans to end the use of tracking cookies. Read More
Store Tracker | September 9, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 36: US Store Openings Down 1% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and Blue Nile, among others, in the US, and Pavers, Oliver Bonas and Quiz, among others, in the UK. Read More
Company Profile | September 6, 2022 Premium SAP SE (XTRA: SAP) Company ProfileSAP is Germany-based application software company which together with its subsidiaries, operates as an enterprise application software company worldwide. Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, the company operates and sells its products and services worldwide. Read More
Deep Dive | September 5, 2022 Premium Ebook: Building Blocks of the MetaverseOur Building Blocks of the Metaverse Ebook explores eight core technological components of the retail metaverse and presents important details for retailers to know in establishing a presence and operating in the virtual space. We discuss AI, IoT, NFTs, cryptocurrencies, blockchain and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 4, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Outlooks for Retailing in China and IndiaThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses our new research on retailing in China and India and discusses key contrasts between these two markets. Read More
Company Profile | September 2, 2022 Premium Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) Company ProfileZebra Technologies is a US-based electronic equipment and instruments company that provides enterprise asset intelligence solutions in the automatic identification and data capture solutions industry. Headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, the company operates and sells its products and services worldwide. Read More
Insight Report | September 2, 2022 Premium Why Now for YNAP? Farfetch’s Acquisition of YOOX Net-A-Porter Group Empowers Richemont To Focus on Jewelry and WatchesCompagnie Financière Richemont sold over 50% of the YOOX Net-A-Porter Group (YNAP) to Farfetch, an online luxury retail platform, and Symphony Global, an investment vehicle of Mohamed Alabbar. We unpack the deal and discuss the implications. Read More
Store Tracker | September 2, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 35: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Farm Stores, Dollar General and Gap Inc. among others, in the US and Deichmann, Lakeland and Superdrug, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | September 1, 2022 Premium Introducing the New Tech 20: The Global Retail-Tech Leaders in 2022 and BeyondWe present our updated Tech 20 focus list of the most important and influential retail technology companies that we believe our readers and subscribers should pay attention to. Read More
Event Coverage | August 31, 2022 Free Report VERB’s MARKET Hosts Shopfest 2022: Brands See Peak Engagement via Livestreaming Q&AVERB’s Shopfest livestreaming shopping festival marked the launch of MARKET, a live shopping platform. We present highlights from the event and discuss its multichannel livestreaming approach, tactics driving consumer engagement and more. Read More
Insight Report | August 30, 2022 Premium August 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in July 2022, retail sales remained healthy in the US, while, in the UK, they grew substantially. However, in China, retail sales slowed due to the country’s ongoing real estate crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | August 30, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Autonomous CheckoutCheckout 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 28, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Note to Consumers—Holiday Surcharges Have Already Begun and Could Trickle Down to YouThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the start of holiday surcharges. Read More
Store Tracker | August 26, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 34: US Store Closures Cross 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Kohl’s and Value City Furniture in the US and Boux Avenue, Dune London and Lakeland, among others, in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | August 25, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion MarketFast 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. Read More