Deep Dive | November 23, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: NFC Technology—Helping Retailers Think Like BrandsRetailers can deploy near-field communication (NFC) tags in stores to better engage with shoppers on-site. The tags can be used to send customers product information and links and to create a more personalized shopping experience. Read More
Deep Dive | November 15, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: US Holiday 2017— All Signs Point to “Shop!”FGRT remains optimistic about the prospects for holiday sales in the US this year and we are forecasting sales growth of 3%–4%. We believe there could be upside to this estimate, given favorable economic conditions, such as an extremely low unemployment rate and benign changes in wages and prices for food and fuel. Read More
Deep Dive | November 7, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: The Amazon Invasion – A Timeline of the E-Commerce Giant’s Global ConquestIn this report, we investigate Amazon’s offering, global expansion and the routes it has chosen to operate in. We provide timelines of key corporate announcements and events for each country in which Amazon operates. Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: China Consumer Survey— Insights on the Positioning of the Leading Online Platforms for ApparelThis is our first report based on the ProsperChina Quarterly Survey—the largest online survey of consumers in China. Read More
Deep Dive | October 28, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: The Future Customer Experience – AI and IoT in RetailThis report explores how retailers are adopting AI & IoT to improve shopper interactions, inventory management, personalization, customer service and physical stores. Read More
Deep Dive | October 19, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: Private Label in US Grocery – Five Drivers of GrowthPrivate-label goods capture a minority share of the US grocery market, but there are five specific factors that could boost sales of these products: Read More
Deep Dive | September 15, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: JD.com— A Differentiated E-Commerce PlatformOnline retailer JD.com was founded by CEO Richard Liu in 2004, focusing on 3C—computers, communications and consumer—products, but has since evolved to become China’s largest e-commerce platform by revenue, boasting an extensive product offering, as well as best-in-class, in-house fulfillment capabilities. Read More
Deep Dive | September 6, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: The Mall Is Not Dead, Part 2— The Mall Is in Need of TransformationThis is the second report in our three-part The Mall Is Not Deadseries that looks at the US mall landscape with a focus on the challenges malls face and their need for transformation. In this report, we examine the department stores and specialty stores that constitute the bulk of mall tenants to determine what is working for them and what is not. Read More
Deep Dive | September 4, 2017 Premium US Furniture Market 2017: Stores Face Softer Growth and E-Commerce CompetitionThe US furniture market saw growth moderate significantly in 2017. This report reviews market data, macroeconomic impacts, and demographic shifts impacting the American furniture market in the coming years. Read More
Deep Dive | September 4, 2017 Premium US Online Grocery Update—Reviewing the Shifting LandscapeThe US grocery market is estimated to be worth around $1 trillion in 2017, but only around 2% of that will be spent online. Read More
Deep Dive | September 2, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: US Consumer Survey— Can Amazon Prime Lure Lower-Income Shoppers Away from Walmart?In June 2017, Amazon announced that it would offer a 45% discount for its Prime membership to all government assistance recipients, a move that aims to lure more lower-income consumers from retail competitors such as Walmart. Read More
Deep Dive | August 31, 2017 Premium Shanghai— A Globally Connected City with a Vibrant Startup SceneThis is the 2nd report in our series on startups in China, continuing our coverage of global ecosystems & startup hubs: India, Berlin, London, Paris and Amsterdam. Read More
Deep Dive | August 30, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: Future Proofing Department Stores in Asia—Part 1In this first report of our Asia Department Store series, we explore how the department store industry in Asia needs to evolve to navigate through the myriad of challenges currently facing the industry. Read More
Deep Dive | August 29, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: Blockchain Mini-Series— Retail ApplicationsThis is the second report of our Blockchain Mini-Series, in which we cover the potential applications of blockchain technology in retail and supply-chain management. Read More
Deep Dive | August 24, 2017 Premium The US Cannabis Industry and the New Green Economy— a Fast-Growing Industry Facing Regulatory ConcernsThe legal cannabis industry in the US is rapidly expanding and is expected to grow even faster in the next few years as recreational use of marijuana becomes legal in more states. This report: Read More
