Deep Dive | February 1, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Consumer Confidence FallsAlthough consumer confidence has declined, avoidance of retail locations has fallen. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 1, 2023 Free Report 10 Key Trends Shaping Livestreaming E-Commerce in 2023In Western markets, livestream shopping adoption has accelerated over the past two years. Shoppable livestreams will continue connecting retailers and shoppers through 2023, creating opportunities for companies across the retail space. This free report is sponsored by Bambuser. Read More
Deep Dive | January 31, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Records January SlowdownShifts in Amazon’s share of nonfood shoppers see the online giant struggle to compete with Walmart. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | January 30, 2023 Premium America’s Biggest Furniture and Home-Furnishings Retailers: Assessing Performance and StrategyWe analyze America’s biggest furniture and home-furnishings retailers, providing financial metrics, positioning, target audiences, growth strategies and analyst commentary on their performance. Our coverage includes Wayfair, Bed Bath & Beyond, IKEA, TJX, Williams-Sonoma, Ashley Homestore, RH, Rooms to Go, La-Z-Boy and Sleep Number. Read More
Deep Dive | January 26, 2023 Premium Robotics in Retail—Part 2: Service Bots Automate and Upgrade the In-Store ExperienceWe explore three applications of robotics in physical retail: store presentation, inventory operations and customer interaction. This is the second report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series. Read More
Deep Dive | January 25, 2023 Premium The Future of AI in Retail: What Technology Could Make Possible by 2030As part of our “Future of…” series, we explore the adoption and application of AI (artificial intelligence) in retail, including our estimates for market growth and the implications for store operations, warehouse activity and the customer experience through 2030. Read More
Deep Dive | January 24, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Winter HabitsWe assess how US consumers are responding to macroeconomic pressures. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | January 23, 2023 Premium M&A in US Apparel and Footwear: Strong Prospects To Redefine Portfolios and Bolster CapacityWe analyze mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the US apparel and footwear market, covering the scope of M&A in 2022 and predictions for 2023, four key objectives for M&A activities in the sector as well as four factors that will drive M&A activity. Read More
Deep Dive | January 23, 2023 Premium 1Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Consumers Seek Real-Time Engagement in the Shopping JourneyIn the live shopping space, consumer demand for real-time engagement is increasing. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze findings from our latest proprietary survey of US consumers on the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering livestreaming platforms, spending across various product categories and more. Read More
Deep Dive | January 17, 2023 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Department Stores—Digital Slows as Consumers Shop in StoresWe explore the US department store sector’s recent online performance and future e-commerce prospects, as well the strategies that major players Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom are implementing in the online space. Read More
Deep Dive | January 17, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: More Than 70% of Respondents Are Avoiding Public PlacesA month on from the easing of China’s Covid-19 restrictions, overall avoidance remains high. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | January 17, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Fewer Consumers Trade Down To Combat InflationWe examine how consumers are coping with inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | January 16, 2023 Free Report Five Retail Opportunities Amid Economic UncertaintyWe present five revenue-expanding opportunities that retailers can use to hedge against receding demand as US consumers adopt renewed caution amid economic uncertainty—covering livestreaming e-commerce, retail media and more. Selected sections of this free report are sponsored by buywith, LogicSource and XCCommerce. Read More
Deep Dive | January 13, 2023 Free Report Next-Generation Product Information Management: From Spreadsheets to AIWe discuss the importance of product information management (PIM) for improving the customer experience. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we explore current challenges faced by brands and retailers, and future technology-powered opportunities to drive PXM (product experience management) and business success. This free report is sponsored by Digital Wave Technology. Read More
Deep Dive | January 12, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in US Warehouse Club Retailing: Costco vs. Sam’s ClubAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Costco and Sam’s Club, the two leading warehouse clubs in the US. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses, covering revenue and margin growth, shopper profiles and their brick-and-mortar and digital strategies. Read More
