January 31, 2018 Insight Report Premium Super Bowl Retail Preview: US Shoppers to Spend $15.3 Billion, Second-Highest Amount on RecordUS consumers will spend an estimated $15.3 billion on Super Bowl-related retail purchases ahead of the February 4 event, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
January 22, 2018 Insight Report Premium December 2017 UK Retail Sales and Christmas Trading Wrap-Up: Solid Total Growth in Line with FGRT Forecast, but Gains Not Evenly DistributedUK November and December retail sales growth came in at a robust 4.6% year over year. This was in line with FGRT’s holiday forecast calling for growth of approximately 5%.
January 18, 2018 Event Presentation Premium How AI Is Powering Retail Growth (NRF)• AI is human-like or intelligent behavior exhibited by computers and machines. • It is enabled by a computer program or set of programs that help machines make autonomous decisions through cognitive functions similar to those typically exhibited by human beings, such as learning, decision making and problem solving.
January 16, 2018 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show: Takeaways from Day TwoThe FGRT team is attending NRF 2018 Retail’s Big Show in New York City this week. With more than 35,000 attendees from 95 countries, including 18,000 retailers and more than 600 exhibitors, the trade show is one of the biggest in the retail industry. Below are our key takeaways from the second day of the event.
January 16, 2018 Insight Report Premium Analyst Opinion: Lack of Differentiation the Structural Driver Behind a New Wave of UK Retailer WoesIn the UK, recent high-profile retailer difficulties have been reported as representing an “embattled” retail sector. However, we believe the fundamental challenge is actually one of undifferentiated stores facing ever-growing competition.
January 11, 2018 Event Presentation Premium New Retail Becoming a Reality (CES)• On June 16, Amazon announced its plan to acquire Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in cash. • Amazon closed the acquisition on August 28, and Amazon electronics were available in Whole Foods stores that same day. • Amazon reduced prices on some items by as much as 43% on the day of deal closing and again on November 15.
January 10, 2018 Insight Report Premium US 2017 Holiday Retail Recap: Season Exceeds ExpectationsIn this report, we take stock of the 2017 holiday season in the US, providing an overview of retail sales, category winners and returns. We also look at the drivers of this holiday season’s sales growth, including macroeconomic conditions, weather and a favorable calendar effect.
January 9, 2018 Insight Report Premium US Tax Reform Presents an Opportunity for Investment in “Better Retail”The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides an opportunity for established brick-and-mortar retailers in the US to invest in “better retail” and, in doing so, create a virtuous circle of higher sales and greater investment
January 4, 2018 Event Presentation Premium 2017 Holiday Wrapup (Planalytics)US 2017 Holiday Wrap-up season:- Holiday Wrap-Up: Season Exceeded Expectations Due to a Holiday Surge 2. Consumers Wait for the Best Deals, Which Drives a Last-Minute Rush in Sales 3. Favorable Holiday Calendar: A Full Weekend Before Christmas 4. Holiday 2017 Weather Was an Easy Comparison Versus 2016……
December 20, 2017 Event Presentation Premium 2017 in Review (Celect)2017 In Review:- Introduction to Celect & FGRT Major Retail Trends 5 Shocking Moments of 2017 2018– The Breakout Year for AI?
December 14, 2017 Event Presentation Premium 4Q2017 Recap and Holiday Homestretch (Planalytics)US 2017 Holiday Homestretch: Performance to Date Bodes Well for Holiday Season Overall:- 1.Holiday Shopping 2.Major Shopping Days Still Ahead 3.More Favorable Holiday Calendar 4.Black Friday Weekend and Cyber Week Roundup 5. Predictions for the Rest of the Holiday Season Are Mostly Cheery
December 6, 2017 Event Presentation Premium The Retail Revolution – Global Trends and Opportunities (Asia Etailing Summit)• Amazon and Walmart have made notable acquisitions in 2017, which have defined the new retail landscape in the US. • Petsmart moved to acquire Chewy.com, one of the fastest-growing online retailers in the US. • In fashion, Coach has moved to acquire Kate Spade, Michael Kors – Jimmy Choo.
November 16, 2017 Event Presentation Premium 3Q2017 Wrapup and Holiday Preview (Planalytics)3Q17 Retail Update 1. Earnings: Positive Results Led by E-Commerce and Beauty Retailers 2. Store Traffic Continues to Be Challenged 3. Sluggish Traffic and Unfavorably Warm Weather Hurt Monthly Comps 4. Hurricanes’ Effect on Retail
October 19, 2017 Event Presentation Premium Retail Revolution – Disrupt or Be Disrupted (XSPECS) Retail Traffic Is Down • Retail traffic has continued to struggle, although it has been showing slight improvement • According to RetailNext, retail store traffic in July declined by just 5.5%, its smallest drop since January 2016 • The conversion rate, which represents how many shoppers became buyers, rose by 0.5% in both June and July, the highest rate increase in almost a year
October 16, 2017 Insight Report Premium September 2017 US Retail Sales and TrafficUS retail sales fell unexpectedly in August. On a month-over-month basis, total retail sales decreased by 0.2% in August and amounted to $474.8 billion.
