September 1, 2022 Insight Report 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.
August 31, 2022 Event Coverage 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.
August 30, 2022 Insight Report 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.
August 30, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
August 28, 2022 Analyst Corner 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.
August 26, 2022 Store Tracker 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.
August 25, 2022 Deep Dive 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.
August 22, 2022 Insight Report 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.
August 22, 2022 Insight Report Premium July 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Values Jump While Volumes Continue To DeclineIn July 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 3.0% year over year while values grew 5.7%. Online sales declined by 4.2%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.
August 21, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Inflationary Springboard for Grocery Private LabelThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the inflationary springboard for grocery private label
August 19, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 33: US Store Openings Up 5.6% 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 Ace Hardware and Allsup’s in the US and Next, Rituals and Sweaty Betty, among others, in the UK.
August 17, 2022 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, August 2022: China Targets Livestreaming Growth; Brands Enable Consumers To See Behind the ScenesAs 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.
August 17, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper EngagementWe 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.
August 15, 2022 Insight Report Premium Metaverse Latest: Retail NFTs Net Millions; Understanding the Upcoming Ethereum MergeAs 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.
August 14, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access 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.
