Deep Dive | July 13, 2022 Premium America’s Biggest Grocery Retailers: Assessing Performance and StrategyWe explore the competitive landscape of the US grocery market by analyzing performance metrics for the top eight US grocery retailers. We also analyze the companies’ propositions and business strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Did Consumers Celebrate Independence Day?Fewer US consumers avoided public places over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with many choosing to dine out or visit coffee shops. 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 12, 2022 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Beauty—Skincare To Lead Online GrowthAn increasing number of US beauty purchases have been made online in the past few years, especially since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online beauty market and present key market drivers, industry players, innovators and themes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | July 11, 2022 Premium The Evolving Gender-Free Category: Trends and Opportunities in Apparel, Footwear, Jewelry and BeautyWe examine the growing gender-free category with evidence of its evolution through more mainstreaming of gender identity, legal requirements, store openings, product launches and celebrity brands. We also analyze how education and fit are considerations for any brand or retailer considering entering the category. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2022 Premium June 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Demand Contracts as Mortgage Rates Hit Decade HighsWe examine nine indicators to assess the health of the housing market. The most recent data show that demand contracted while mortgage rates hit decade highs. Read More
Deep Dive | July 7, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: Consumers’ Complete Inflation PlaybookOur US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. With inflation at a 40-year high, we examine changing consumer behavior and major food retailers’ shopper profiles by income. Read More
Deep Dive | July 7, 2022 Premium Playbook: Digitalization for Faster, Closer and More Sustainable SourcingIn this Playbook, we present five key pandemic-led sourcing trends and the strategies retailers and brands globally can use to overcome sourcing hurdles, driving efficiencies in their supply chain. We cover digitalization, acquisitions, sustainability and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 5, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Australian Grocery Retailers—Online Grocery Battles To Heat UpIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the Australian grocery sector, 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 5, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: The Summer of Travel Rages OnUS consumers continue to travel more. 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 4, 2022 Premium US Back to School 2022: Retail Outlook—Here’s What Shoppers Say They Will DoAs we move into peak summer ahead of the new school year, we present our outlook for the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season. We contextualize our overall expectations with macroeconomic data and findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailIn our report on 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail, we cover long-term trends such as sustainability and more nascent trends including the metaverse and innovations in apparel physical stores. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | July 1, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Europe Luxury Sees Bounceback SustainedIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the personal luxury goods market in Europe, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching. This is part of a series of three Market Outlooks on regional luxury goods markets, which also includes reports on the US and Asia. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 30, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Asia Luxury Market To Drive Global Luxury GrowthIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the personal luxury market in Asia, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 29, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Luxury Set for Solid GrowthIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the US personal luxury market, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | June 28, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Shop More In Person as Avoidance DropsConsumers are shopping more in-person as overall avoidance drops. The latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More