May 23, 2016 Deep Dive Premium The Silver Wave – Understanding The Aging ConsumerThis report covers silvers’ characteristics & spending, and how this aging population will impact retail, leisure services, healthcare and assisted living.
May 20, 2016 Deep Dive Premium Connected Homes 3 – Smart Home Appliances & EntertainmentThis 3rd report of our series on the connected home market examines how entertainment , productivity and work/life balance impact the decision to purchase smart technology for the home.
May 11, 2016 Deep Dive Premium The Silver Series I: Healthcare Technology for SeniorsThis 1st report in our Silver Series explores the global senior healthcare market and the latest tech emerging in this segment. We also outline key numbers for the silver economy – population, spending and device usage.
April 19, 2016 Deep Dive Premium Blockchain Technology: The world’s Game changer?Blockchain technology is in its infancy, but could have a profound effect on business & financial transactions worldwide. And every day, more potential uses are imagined and developed.
March 15, 2016 Deep Dive Premium RFID: Has Its Time Finally Come for Retail?The global RFID market—for tags, interrogators, systems, services, networking and software—is estimated to hit approximately $13.9 billion this year and to grow at a 17.0% CAGR through 2018, according to IDTechEx.
December 28, 2015 Deep Dive Premium Retail Loyalty Programs: A Global ViewMany retailers offer loyalty programs to attract new customers and satisfy loyal ones. With rewards ranging from coupon offers to regular savings to exclusive, personalized experiences, loyalty programs provide perks and value to members.
November 10, 2015 Deep Dive Premium Connected Home Series: Smart Home SecurityThis 2nd report of our series on the connected home market examines how security is by far the main reason for adopting smart-home technologies.
October 22, 2015 Deep Dive Premium Connected Home Series: What Happens When Your Home Is Smarter Than You?This first report of our series on the connected home market provides an overview of the market, key drivers, underlying technologies and major players.
September 22, 2015 Deep Dive Premium Global Chinese Shoppers – The $200 Billion OpportunityChinese tourists are now the biggest global spenders and the momentum will continue, reflecting the expanding Chinese middle class and a growing base of passport holders.
July 28, 2015 Deep Dive Premium Connected Cars: A Mobile Device CruisingAutomobiles are logically the next devices to be connected to the Internet, since we spend so much time in them and want connectivity everywhere. They will function as nodes in the Internet of Things (IoT), which is forecasted to encompass 50 billion devices by 2020.
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December 12, 2014 Deep Dive Premium The Potential And Pitfalls Of Consumer Data-MiningAs the era of Internet of Things progresses, gaining a 360-degree profile of consumers will become even easier. In the fast-moving world of retail, companies may have to constantly review their strategies for gathering information on consumers in order to stay ahead of competition. But they will also need to navigate ethical grey areas.
November 24, 2014 Deep Dive Premium Gamification in RetailGamification is the use of elements from computer and video games in real-world or other activities, particularly elements that people find to be fun or addictive.
