Flash Report | December 6, 2016 Register for Free Access What is Amazon Go, and What it Means for Amazon and its CompetitorsAmazon announced the launch of Amazon Go, an automated, checkout-free convenience store in Seattle, Washington, powered by technologies such as computer vision, sensor fusion and deep learning. Read More
Deep Dive | November 24, 2016 Premium The Silvers Series VI: The Methuselah Complex and an Industry Thriving on the Promise of LongevityIn this, the sixth in our Silvers Series of reports on consumers aged 65 and older, we look at three sectors that encompass various anti-aging and life-extension treatments and therapies. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 21, 2016 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Oct 21, 2016This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” focuses on three trends that our global teams—which are currently preparing our holiday 2016 reports—expect to have an impact on US consumers this holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2016 Premium Millennials and LeisureThis is the third report in our Millennials Series. In this report, we explore how millennials are reshaping the leisure sector. Millennials are more inclined to spend on experiences rather than on “stuff.” However, this does not mean millennials spend more than the average consumer on leisure categories: Read More
Deep Dive | November 16, 2016 Premium Korean Innovation in BeautyKorean brands have had a growing influence on the global beauty market in recent years, leading to a K-Beauty trend. This deep dive examines the successful ascent of Korean beauty, with a focus on the product, process and technology innovations they have brought to the market. Read More
Deep Dive | November 7, 2016 Premium Deep Dive: The Mall Is Not Dead: Part 1This is the first report in a three-part series analyzing the US mall landscape. Read More
Company Earnings Update | November 4, 2016 Register for Free Access Alibaba (BABA) 2Q17 RESULTS: REVENUE BEATS CONSENSUS ON STRONG GROWTH IN E-COMMERCE AND MEDIAAlibaba reported 2Q17 non-GAAP diluted EPS of US$0.79, ahead of the US$0.70 consensus estimate and up 45.7% year over year. Revenues were US$5.14 billion, up 54.7% year over year and above the consensus estimates. Read More
Deep Dive | October 25, 2016 Premium DEEP DIVE: Global Footwear E-Commerce: Growing By Leaps And BoundsFootwear e-commerce is making strides. According to Euromonitor International, global online footwear and apparel sales increased by 22% in 2015, and e-commerce accounted for 12% of total global footwear sales. By comparison, the total footwear market grew by 6% last year. Read More
Flash Report | October 11, 2016 Register for Free Access Samsung Joins the AI Race with Acquisition of Viv, an AI Assistant Platform DeveloperSamsung Electronics has acquired Viv Labs, a US-based startup that has developed an open artificial intelligence (AI) assistant platform. The startup was co-founded by the creators of Siri. Read More
Event Presentation | October 11, 2016 Premium In-Store Technology (ICSC RECON Manila)Interactive Exhibition Space- We offer consumers a dynamic mall for them to discover new shopping experiences both online and offline. Data & Analytics Hub- Underneath the surface we capture interactions between consumers and the physical and digital space. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 4, 2016 Premium Global Beauty E-Commerce – A Highly Attractive MarketThis report explores the scale, growth and shape of beauty e- commerce, with an emphasis on the market’s diversity and the role the Internet plays in product research and advice. Read More
Event Presentation | September 11, 2016 Premium Israel Technology Trends of InterestTechnology Trends: 1. Virtual Reality 2. Augmented Reality 3. AI and Voice Recognition 4. Online Social Commerce 5. Facial Recognition Read More
Analyst Corner | September 9, 2016 Register for Free Access Weekly Insights Sep 9, 2016This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the situation of multi-channel retailers on both sides of the Atlantic, along with some possible actions that brick-and-mortar retailers can take in order to compete more effectively with online pure plays. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 30, 2016 Register for Free Access Alibaba (BABA) Steps Up Global Expansion Strategy by Raising its Stake in LazadaAlibaba announced that it will pay almost $1 billion to increase its stake in leading Southeast Asia e-commerce platform Lazada to 83% from 51%. Read More
Deep Dive | June 21, 2016 Premium The Silver Series III: Technology for Mobility-Constrained SeniorsThis 3rd report in our Silver Series examines the technology that is enabling seniors who are mobility constrained to remain connected and rely less on the assistance of others. Read More