May 9, 2022 Insight Report Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5GAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of 5G wireless connectivity, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about 5G.
May 8, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Buckle Up, Consumers—Higher Shipping Charges Are Likely Coming Down the PikeThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the prospects for retailers to pass on higher shipping costs to consumers.
May 6, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories Find more DNVBs on our new DNVB Databank, under the Data tab of this website.
May 6, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 18: US Store Closures Down 58% 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 Barnes & Noble, Daiso Japan and Hermès in the US and Evans Cycles, Loake Shoemaker and Regatta in the UK.
May 3, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 1: Albertsons, Columbia Sportswear and Kimberly-Clark Raise Guidance; Amazon First-Party Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 1, 2022, namely Albertsons, Amazon, Columbia Sportswear and Kimberly-Clark.
May 2, 2022 Insight Report Premium Metaverse Latest: The Race To Build IoT Digital Twins and the Power of 3D Game EnginesAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering the race to build digital twins of real-world objects and the increasing power of 3D game engines.
May 1, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: E-Commerce Retailers Fight for Eyeballs Using Two Strategies as Digital Costs RiseThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses e-commerce retailers’ heightened competition and the two opportunities they are pursuing to alleviate soaring marketing costs.
April 29, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 17: US Store Openings Cross 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ashley HomeStore, Barnes & Noble and Faherty Brand in the US and Decathlon, Hobbycraft and JD Sports in the UK.
April 28, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Sustainability in Luxury: How Can Companies Meet Consumer Demand?Sustainability has been front-and-center in companies’ strategies in recent years, with the pandemic underscoring its importance for consumers and businesses alike. We explore how luxury companies can best position themselves to meet consumer demand for increased environmental accountability, through the lens of our proprietary EnCORE framework.
April 26, 2022 Event Coverage Premium Lululemon Athletica Analyst Day 2022: Company Plans To Double Revenues to $12.5 Billion by FY26We present key insights from Lululemon Athletica’s Analyst Day on April 20, 2022, covering its the Power of Three x2 strategy and the company’s plans to double its revenues by 2026 by doubling its men’s business and e-commerce, quadrupling its international business and continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives.
April 26, 2022 Insight Report Premium April 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in March 2022, we saw slowed retail sales growth in both the UK and the US, and total retail sales decline in China. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.
April 25, 2022 Insight Report Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Immersive TechnologiesAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss key immersive technologies, explore their relationships with the metaverse, and consider what brands and retailers should know about them.
April 24, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Time for Personalization Is NowThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the path ahead for personalization in retail.
April 22, 2022 Insight Report Premium March 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Slump as Inflation Finally Hits Consumers’ PocketsIn March 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 2.5% year-over-year while online sales declined by 20.6%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.
April 22, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 16: US Store Openings Approach 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, features highlights from Uniqlo, Walmart and West Elm in the US and Dunelm, Sweaty Betty and Tesco in the UK.
