Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Market Softens, Industry Players Seek To Improve MarginsWe discuss the growth trajectory of the apparel and footwear market in the UK amid the country’s sluggish economic conditions and inflationary pressures. Read More
Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Awareness Reaches Record HighConsumer awareness of inflation has reached a record high. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 10, 2023 Premium January 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Total Home Sales Fall SharplyWe present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a collapse in new, existing and pending home sales. Read More
Deep Dive | February 9, 2023 Premium Inclusivity in Retail: Trends from 2022, Opportunities for 2023Inclusivity—providing equal access for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized—is a key trend in retail. We explore progress in 2022 and present our expectations for the development of inclusivity in retail in 2023, across areas such as adaptive, gender-free and extended-size offerings. Read More
Deep Dive | February 8, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Drops Ahead of Chinese New YearWe look ahead to the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) festival, the first since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: UK Department Stores—Slimmed Down and Shaping UpWe analyze how UK department stores are adapting to reach modern consumers. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 2: Colgate-Palmolive, Deckers and Skechers Post Strong Results; Amazon’s Online Sales SlowThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, includes highlights from Amazon, The Clorox Company and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Modest Valentine’s Day Spending LikelyHow do consumers plan to spend for Valentine’s Day? Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 6, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Innovation Amid New ChallengesWe explore how US department stores are innovating amid new challenges. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | February 3, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: Which Consumers Are Trading Down To Combat Inflation?We assess how different US consumer demographics are responding to inflation. Our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | February 1, 2023 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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