Deep Dive | August 28, 2024 Premium Who Shops Where? 2024 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe examine who shops at different major US retailers for food and nonfood, as well as offering a closer look at shopper demographics for apparel, footwear and beauty retailers. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data by building shopper profiles. Read More
Deep Dive | August 27, 2024 Premium Luxury Shopping in Focus—Gucci Is the Top Choice; Dior Gains in 2024: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhich luxury brands are popular, and what are luxury shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on luxury shopping. Read More
Deep Dive | August 21, 2024 Premium What’s Happening in US Beauty Retail?: Inclusivity and Wellness Lead the WayWe explore the current state of the US beauty market, providing its size and trajectory for 2024 and beyond, as well as key themes we believe will shape the industry in the years to come. We frame these themes around our RESET framework for change. Read More
Deep Dive | August 20, 2024 Premium Online Shopping in Focus—Amazon Is the Clear Winner; Walmart Is a Distant Second: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhich retailers and marketplaces are popular online? What are online shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on e-commerce. Read More
Deep Dive | August 19, 2024 Premium Style and Substance Through Value-Add Services and Omnichannel Strategies: Global Learnings in Apparel RetailingWorldwide, the apparel and footwear industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by rapid advancements in digital technology and evolving consumer preferences. Building on our recent Market Navigator report, we explore the innovative strategies adopted by leading apparel and footwear retailers from China, the UK and the US to navigate the dynamic market landscape. Read More
Deep Dive | August 14, 2024 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: CDP SoftwareCustomer data platforms (CDPs), part of the broader customer relationship management market, collect and integrate data in real time, enabling businesses to unify profiles to gain a holistic view of their customers. Read this Retail-Tech Landscape to understand the functionality of CDPs and discover key technology solution providers in this field. Read More
Deep Dive | August 13, 2024 Premium Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus—CVS and Walgreens Are the Top Choices: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere and what are drugstore and pharmacy shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on drugstore and pharmacy retail. Read More
Deep Dive | August 12, 2024 Premium Fashion Footprint: Real Estate Expansion and Store Downsizing in the US Apparel Retail MarketWe explore various apparel and footwear companies’ store opening and closure strategies over the past few years. We also dive into recent store traffic data, providing a comprehensive understanding of how apparel retailers are changing their physical footprints in 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | August 8, 2024 Premium Ebbing Economic Expectations: China Consumer Survey InsightsHow are consumer expectations for their personal finances and the economy shaping up so far this year in China? Find out with our proprietary survey analysis, which also offers an update on shopping behavior, levels of activity and avoidance of public places. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Premium Inflation and Interrupted Income—Could Consumers Still Pay the Bills?: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? What’s the state of consumers’ financial health? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Premium The Future of Fashion, Shaped by Technology: AI-Powered Supply Chains, Operations and Experiences in US Apparel and Footwear RetailingBuilding on our Market Navigator on US apparel and footwear retailing, we explore transformative technologies shaping the market, including AI (artificial intelligence). From supply chain to operations to customer-facing applications, discover key tech applications and benefits, and dive into proprietary consumer survey data on the apparel shopping journey. Read More
Deep Dive | August 1, 2024 Premium Costco Attracts Shoppers; The Travel Bug Spreads This Summer: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraExplore trends in US consumer activities and shopping behavior over the past year with our comprehensive survey data. Dive into aggregated monthly findings to discover what consumers are buying and which retailers have made gains. Read More
Deep Dive | July 30, 2024 Premium Mass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads but Costco Gains in Latest Quarter: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs are popular among US consumers? What are shoppers buying at these retailers? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs. Read More
Deep Dive | July 23, 2024 Premium Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus—TJX and Dollar Tree Rank as Top Choices: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere and what are off-price and dollar-store shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on the off-price and dollar-store retail sectors. Read More
Deep Dive | July 18, 2024 Premium AI/XR, M.D.: Consumer-Facing Technology—Healthcare’s Tech-Enabled Future, Part OneVarious technological advancements in recent years have led to significant improvements across the US healthcare space. We highlight players from across the health-tech space, delving into the advanced technologies they deploy and how these offerings are impacting the ways in which consumers receive healthcare in the US. Read More