October 19, 2017 Deep Dive 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:
September 15, 2017 Deep Dive 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.
September 6, 2017 Deep Dive 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.
September 4, 2017 Deep Dive 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.
September 4, 2017 Deep Dive 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.
September 2, 2017 Deep Dive 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.
August 31, 2017 Deep Dive 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.
August 30, 2017 Deep Dive 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.
August 29, 2017 Deep Dive 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.
August 24, 2017 Deep Dive 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:
August 22, 2017 Deep Dive Premium The Clone Wars: Amazon Go–Type Stores Already Open for Business in ChinaWhile the concept of automatic or unstaffed stores goes back more than 100 years, Amazon recaptured our visions of the store with its first Amazon Go store. However several retailers in China have sprinted ahead and already robotically welcomed customers into their cashierless stores.
August 19, 2017 Deep Dive Premium Deep Dive: Channel Shifts in US Beauty Retailing—Sephora, Ulta and AmazonSurvey data and company results suggest that growth in the US beauty market has been polarized, with lower-price retailers and beauty specialist stores having won share.
August 15, 2017 Deep Dive Premium Deep Dive: Reality Technology in Retail— The Disruptive Force of AR, VR and MRDefine the three types of reality technology—AR, VR and MR—and show how retailers, including IKEA and Alibaba, have introduced reality technology to provide customers with a virtual “try before you buy” service and new ways to shop.
August 11, 2017 Deep Dive Premium Deep Dive: How Direct Selling Remains Relevant in the Digital AgeThe global direct selling market rebounded to US$134.2 billion in 2016, up 2.8% from the previous year. China follows the US closely as the second largest direct selling market, valued at US$33.9, and the country is expected to overtake the US as the largest direct selling market in the next few years.
August 10, 2017 Deep Dive Premium Deep Dive: Chinese Outbound Tourists – More Diverse, More SophisticatedChinese outbound tourists have evolved into experienced and sophisticated travelers – some 67% of surveyed tourists have traveled more than once in the past 12 months, visiting an average of 2.3 destinations. Apart from shopping, they crave lifestyle and experiences when they travel abroad.
