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Event Coverage | July 23, 2020

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Key Insights from CEW’s State of the Beauty Industry Conference: Spectacular Retail and Self-Sufficiency

Global beauty executives came together in July for the annual Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) State of the Beauty Industry conference, which was hosted online for the first time. We present key insights from the presentations given by industry leaders on beauty and wellness markets in the age of Covid-19.

Analyst Corner | July 19, 2020

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Weinswig’s Weekly: July 19, 2020—Heading Toward $1 Trillion in US E-Commerce, Fueled by Covid-19 Spending Trends

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how nonfood categories will drive total US online retail sales to $1 trillion—and the implications.

Flash Report | July 16, 2020

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Innovation in Retail Supply Chains: The Rise of Alternative Models

We highlight four examples of startups that are challenging the status quo by introducing alternative supply-chain models, such as by leveraging localized manufacturing or eco-friendly products.

Flash Report | July 15, 2020

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Retail 2020: 10 Retail-Tech Startup Trends— Post-Crisis Update

We 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.

Event Coverage | July 13, 2020

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Open for Business with Bjoern Peterson, Sensormatic Solutions: The Physical Store and Inventory Accuracy Post Crisis

As 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.

Analyst Corner | July 12, 2020

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Weinswig’s Weekly: July 12, 2020—A Wave of Returns Is Set To Hit Retailers

This 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.

Insight Report | July 7, 2020 Premium

H&M and Inditex Change Course, Closing Stores To Focus More on E-Commerce

H&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.

Flash Report | July 7, 2020

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Retail 2020: 10 Trends in Global Retail—Post-Crisis Update

We 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.

Analyst Corner | July 5, 2020

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Weinswig’s Weekly: July 5, 2020—Going to the Mall… To Try on Clothing Virtually

This 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.

Insight Report | June 29, 2020 Premium

VF Corporation: A Timeline of Key Events

This 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.

Analyst Corner | June 28, 2020

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Weinswig’s Weekly: June 28, 2020—Online Grocery Surge—The Implications

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the implications of the recent online grocery surge for the US and UK markets.

Deep Dive | June 23, 2020 Free Report

Cross-Border E-Commerce: A Buyer’s Guide

In 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.

Analyst Corner | June 21, 2020

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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.

Insight Report | June 18, 2020 Premium

The End of “Made in China”? A Potential Wave of Moving Sourcing out of China amid Rising Tensions

The 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.

Insight Report | June 17, 2020 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Technology Companies Supporting Store Reopenings

We 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.