Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 1, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Grocery—Surging Inflation Disrupts Grocery RetailIn this Market Outlook, we discuss US grocery, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, e-commerce growth, the competitive landscape and retail innovators. Read More
Deep Dive | July 28, 2022 Premium Retail Innovators: Tech—AI/ML SolutionsAs part of our Retail Innovators series, we examine how five companies—Impact Analytics, Persado, Prevedere, SoftWear Automation and Standard AI—are disrupting the retail market with AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning) technology innovations. Read More
Deep Dive | July 27, 2022 Premium Think Tank: US BOPIS, Curbside Pickup and Smart Lockers Are Reshaping Omnichannel RetailThis Think Tank analyzes how BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store), curbside pickup and smart lockers are reshaping omnichannel retail. Our survey data reveal insights into the use of home delivery versus collection services for online order fulfillment. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: What Consumers Didn’t Do This Week Could Help Ease InflationSummer travel may have peaked, helping reduce pressure on gas prices. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in US Department Store Retailing: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sWe analyze the two leading US department stores, Kohl’s and Macy’s, by revenues, store portfolios, digital sales, product diversification, shopper profiles, consumer purchasing patterns, inflation impacts and innovations. Read More
Deep Dive | July 25, 2022 Premium Playbook: Beauty in the Metaverse—Four Strategies for Success in the Virtual WorldIn this Playbook, we outline four key ways in which beauty brands and retailers can begin participating in the metaverse. Read More
Deep Dive | July 22, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in China’s Sportswear Market: Anta vs. Li-NingAnta and Li-Ning are the two largest sportswear brand owners in China. In this Head-to-Head report, we compare the two companies’ revenues as well as brand positioning, sales channels and key strategies Read More
Deep Dive | July 21, 2022 Premium China Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Value and Brand Trust Are Key in Live-Video ShoppingWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in China, based on findings from a proprietary consumer survey. We explore the use of livestream shopping, popular platforms, categories and formats, consumer spending behaviors and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 21, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass CustomizationMass customization enables brands and retailers to offer certain made-to-order features while maintaining costs closer to those of mass-produced goods. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in implementing mass customization. Read More
Deep Dive | July 20, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in Global BeautyConsumer expectations around beauty products and brands continue to evolve, and the sector must keep pace to capitalize on new opportunities. We present 10 trends that are impacting the global beauty market and identify strategies for beauty brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area. Read More
Deep Dive | July 19, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Settle into SummerShoppers are settling into the summer, with the avoidance rate remaining steady for public places overall. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | July 19, 2022 Premium Influencer Marketing in Luxury: Video-First and VirtualWe discuss how luxury brands can use influencers to drive sales, what younger consumer audiences seek and the future of luxury influencer marketing. Read More
Deep Dive | July 18, 2022 Premium Playbook: Mastering Online Returns LogisticsIn this Playbook, we present four strategies for brands and retailers globally to overcome returns logistics hurdles, driving efficiencies in their reverse supply chain. We cover returns channels, refundless returns, channels for disposing of merchandise, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 15, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in the US CPG MarketIn this report, we look at 10 trends impacting the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) market and discuss how companies targeting the market can capitalize on the changes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | July 14, 2022 Premium US Back to School 2022: Channels and Retailers—Who Is Set To Capture Share?Continuing our US Back-to-School 2022 series, we analyze the channels and retailers that US consumers look set to shop this season. We identify who is set to capture share of back-to-school spending, leveraging findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Read More
