Flash Report | July 15, 2020 Register for Free Access Retail 2020: 10 Retail-Tech Startup Trends— Post-Crisis UpdateWe provide an update on our retail-tech startup trends for 2020 in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Demand for contact-light retail will drive omnichannel fulfillment options and cashierless store experiences, while data privacy, sustainability and the consumerization of health care may remain key priorities for retailers. Read More
Event Coverage | July 13, 2020 Register for Free Access Open for Business with Bjoern Peterson, Sensormatic Solutions: The Physical Store and Inventory Accuracy Post CrisisAs part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted Bjoern Petersen, President of Sensormatic Solutions. We present an edited transcript from this webinar, in which Petersen offered insights into how retailers can work toward gaining inventory accuracy in the wake of the coronavirus crisis—covering key topics such as consumer demand, e-commerce and fulfillment. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 12, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: July 12, 2020—A Wave of Returns Is Set To Hit RetailersThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how retail is seeing a post-lockdown wave of product returns—and how retailers can tackle this challenge long term. Read More
Insight Report | July 7, 2020 Premium H&M and Inditex Change Course, Closing Stores To Focus More on E-CommerceH&M and Inditex (owner of Zara), the world’s two biggest clothing specialist retailers, have announced plans to close a greater number of stores in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. For H&M, 2020 will be the first year for many years that it will see a reduction in total store numbers. We look at their plans and explore the implications. Read More
Flash Report | July 7, 2020 Register for Free Access Retail 2020: 10 Trends in Global Retail—Post-Crisis UpdateWe provide an update on our global retail trends for 2020 in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Retail will see impacts as companies prepare for a socially distanced “mask economy,” while supply chains will be impacted and some retail sectors will see lingering effects from the Covid-19 outbreak. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 5, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: July 5, 2020—Going to the Mall… To Try on Clothing VirtuallyThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the adoption of technology to provide consumers with a contact-light alternative for trying on apparel amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2020 Premium VF Corporation: A Timeline of Key EventsThis report explores the recent history of VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies. We look at key events over the last three years, during which time the company has undergone restructuring but remained committed to its sustainability and responsibility strategy. We also provide a timeline of VF Corporation’s product offering changes, executive changes and expansion over the past decade. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 28, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 28, 2020—Online Grocery Surge—The ImplicationsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the implications of the recent online grocery surge for the US and UK markets. Read More
Deep Dive | June 23, 2020 Free Report Cross-Border E-Commerce: A Buyer’s GuideIn this report, we examine how retailers and brands can effectively sell across borders in ways that provide a consistent brand experience and drive shopper loyalty. The coronavirus crisis has prompted cross-border shopping to spike, and it looks likely to fuel demand over the coming period. In a post-crisis landscape, retailers and brands must look for growth opportunities wherever they lie. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 21, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 21, 2020—Is the US Consumer Back for Good?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” considers whether US consumes are returning in force to retail. Read More
Insight Report | June 18, 2020 Premium The End of “Made in China”? A Potential Wave of Moving Sourcing out of China amid Rising TensionsThe Covid-19 crisis may have triggered a new wave of multinational companies moving production out of China, only a short time after the first wave in 2019 due to US-China trade war. We discuss recent moves by companies such as Apple to shift their sourcing to other countries in the context of political tension and negative consumer sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | June 17, 2020 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Technology Companies Supporting Store ReopeningsWe continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on technology companies whose solutions can support retailers in reopening stores as they emerge from coronavirus lockdowns. Our landscape infographic summarizes these companies. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 14, 2020—Three Positive Signs for a Post-Crisis Recovery in US RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses three trends giving cause for optimism in US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | June 10, 2020 Premium New Retail Models in the Global Apparel and Footwear MarketAs part of our series exploring new models of retailing across different sectors and channels, we focus on the innovative strategies being implemented by brands and retailers in the global apparel and footwear market, including ASOS and Macy’s. We discuss how brands are leveraging technologies to upgrade the shopping experience, providing extended options as part of the sharing economy and utilizing consumer data. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 7, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 7, 2020—Retailers Are Clearing Out Old Merchandise To Make Way for the NewThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how US retailers are dealing with excess inventory as they reopen stores post Covid-19 lockdowns. Read More
