April 4, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Onshoring: Is Now the Time for the US?Amid revived debate around reshoring sourcing and manufacturing to the US, we discuss onshoring as a sourcing strategy for US brands and retailers and what it would take to bring sourcing to the US.
March 30, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Shein in US Fast Fashion: The Multibillion-Dollar Apparel Giant Captures Share Among Young ShoppersShein is gaining share in the US fast-fashion market. We analyze the apparel giant’s strategies, target consumers, and competitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as recent company developments.
March 30, 2022 Deep Dive Free Report Retail Personalization in 2022: Balancing Trust, Data Collection and PrivacyBrands and retailers must recognize value exchange as a key component when they deliver personalized marketing efforts to consumers. We discuss the difference in perceptions between consumers and retailers on retail personalization and data privacy, based on proprietary survey findings. We also look at areas such as loyalty programs and consumers’ willingness to share their personal data. This free report is sponsored by Sailthru.
March 29, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Rising Avoidance Fuels Online ShoppingOnline shopping is rising along with US consumers’ avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
March 28, 2022 Deep Dive Premium 4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and RetailersWe analyze the fourth quarter of 2021 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.
March 25, 2022 Deep Dive Free Report Business Planning and Forecasting: Setting Up for Success Amid Rising Economic VolatilityWe explore the current state of planning and forecasting processes in retail, including the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. We present three key strategies for businesses to succeed in a volatile environment, focusing on the use of external economic data, investments and planning systems. This free report is sponsored by Prevedere.
March 22, 2022 Deep Dive Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Momentum To Continue in 2022 and BeyondThe e-commerce apparel market presents growth opportunities, especially for companies that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. We examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector and present key market drivers, industry players, themes and innovators.
March 22, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Inclusivity in Retail: Trends from 2021, Learnings for 2022Inclusivity is one of the biggest movements retail today. We explore progress in 2021 and present our expectations for the development of inclusivity in retail in 2022, across areas such as adaptive products, gender-free and plus-size offerings, and the diversification of suppliers.
March 21, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Public Avoidance Falls Below 50% as Return to Normality Gathers PaceLess than half of US consumers are now avoiding public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
March 17, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce FulfillmentAs the pandemic-led e-commerce surge continues, brands and retailers must innovate in their online operations to handle inventory management, order fulfillment and returns challenges. We present selected startups globally with innovative e-commerce fulfillment solutions.
March 17, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: Venture Capital Funding for US RetailersVenture capital (VC) funding in retail is increasing in volume. Our Think Tank explores which retail sectors are receiving the most funding, the trends that are contributing to the high volume of VC funding and details on recently completed and active VC transactions.
March 16, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Five Trends Reshaping Online and Offline Retail in IndiaWe discuss five key trends that are reshaping India’s $800 billion retail sector to help brands and retailers understand shifts in the market and capitalize on future opportunities to drive growth. We cover data analytics, immersive technologies, digital payments and more.
March 15, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Luxury Brands: To DTC or Not To DTC?Luxury brands have been gravitating toward the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for years, and the pandemic has boosted this shift, putting the wholesale model in a fix. In this report, we discuss the DTC model in luxury retail.
March 14, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Avoidance Hits New LowUS consumers are exhibiting a new record low of avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
March 14, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Playbook: Strategies for Retailers To Monetize the MetaverseIn this Playbook, we present four key strategies for retailers to to begin capitalizing on the benefits of metaverse-related technologies. We discuss notable recent examples of each strategy as well as key considerations and potential use cases.
