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Market Outlook | March 3, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Furniture and Home Improvement Retail in India—Pandemic-Driven Consumer Behavior Leads To Revival

Furniture and home improvement retail is experiencing a revival in India, due to pandemic-driven consumer behavior and market trends. We discuss market projections, drivers and themes we are watching including the rising popularity of rental services.

Deep Dive | March 2, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Payments

Pandemic-induced growth in e-commerce sales has led to increased focus among brands and retailers on developing their payment infrastructure. We present selected startups globally with innovative payment technology solutions.

Deep Dive | March 2, 2022 Premium

US Children’s Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Battling a Declining Birth Rate

We discuss the US children’s and infants’ apparel and footwear market, covering the market size and growth outlook. We also present key market drivers, the competitive landscape and major trends among brands and retailers looking to better serve childrenswear retail.

Market Outlook | March 2, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Footwear Specialists See a Resurgence

We analyze the resurgent US footwear specialty retail market, including four themes we are watching. Learn more about opportunities in specialty footwear.

Deep Dive | March 1, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: How Is Inflation Affecting Consumer Behavior?

What impact are the highest levels of inflation seen in four decades having on shoppers’ choices? Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | February 28, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Sporting Goods Retail: Dick’s Sporting Goods vs. Foot Locker

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker are heavyweights in the US sporting goods sector. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two companies, providing insights into their revenues, business strategies, technology initiatives and more.

Deep Dive | February 28, 2022 Premium

Luxury in the Metaverse: Recent Developments and Future Potential

We believe that the metaverse is set for tremendous growth and that luxury’s role will grow increasingly prominent. We present examples of recent developments in the space by luxury brands and explore the future potential of the luxury metaverse, including the technology innovators that are supporting the luxury metaverse and key considerations for players looking to build a virtual presence.

Deep Dive | February 25, 2022 Premium

US Fashion Resale Market—A $26 Billion Retail Opportunity

The US fashion resale market will grow into a $26 billion opportunity in 2022. We examine the key factors impacting growth, both online and in the brick-and-mortar channel. We discuss the competitive landscape across six resale models and present three themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond.

Deep Dive | February 21, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers’ Behavior Is in Transition

US consumer behavior is in transition as the Omicron surge fades. As consumers return to public places, they are still buying food online, suggesting a possible more permanent shift to e-grocery.

Deep Dive | February 21, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: The Metaverse

The infinite metaverse environment holds huge opportunity for retail. Retailers can be open for business 24/7, offering engaging and immersive virtual spaces to connect with consumers as well as exclusive digital assets. We present selected startups globally that are helping to shape the metaverse.

Deep Dive | February 18, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in Discount Grocery Retail: Aldi vs. Lidl

As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Aldi and Lidl, two major players in discount grocery retail. We provide insights into the two companies’ business strategies, brand usage, growth strategies, and e-commerce initiatives.

Deep Dive | February 17, 2022 Premium

IPOs in US and UK Retail: Online Retailers Maintain Strong Growth Momentum

The UK and the US saw a significant rise in retail IPOs (initial public offerings) in 2021. We explore recent aftermarket performance, detail upcoming IPOs and discuss the factors driving growth momentum in this area.

Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Premium

Beauty at US Department Stores: Four Growth Opportunities

Beauty comprises one of the smallest portfolio categories across major US department stores, representing huge opportunity for retailers to expand in this category. We analyze the performance of, and outlook for, beauty sales in department store retail and explore four key areas of growth for the category—covering live selling, inclusivity and more.

Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Premium

International Department Stores’ Growth Strategies: Five Learnings for US Retailers

We present five strategies that US department store retailers can learn from international retailers to increase store and online traffic, expand their customer base and grow revenues in the pandemic-impacted environment.

Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Last-Mile Delivery Solutions

Retailers are focused on improving their last-mile capabilities to meet increasing demand from consumers for fast and convenient delivery services. We present selected startups globally that provide last-mile delivery technologies—covering automated dispatching, autonomous driving, robotics integration and more.