Deep Dive | March 22, 2022 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. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 22, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Mavi.io Brings Retail Marketplaces and Quick Commerce to Car DashboardsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Mavi.io, a technology provider that brings a retail marketplace for curated shopping to car dashboards. Read More
Deep Dive | March 21, 2022 Premium 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. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 21, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Returnmates Simplifies Return and Shipping Processes for Consumers and RetailersAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Returnmates, a shipping and returns retail-tech company. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 20, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Endear Enhances Client Relationships Through CRM and Messaging PlatformAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Endear, a client relationship management (CRM) and messaging platform for retailers. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 19, 2022 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Max Retail Helps Retailers Bridge the Gap Between Supply and DemandAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Max Retail, a retail-technology company that helps retailers optimize their inventories through strategic retailer networks. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 18, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: EcoCart Offsets Carbon Emissions in E-CommerceAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present EcoCart, a sustainability-focused e-commerce enablement company. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 17, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Nautical Commerce Enables Retailers To Launch and Scale Online MarketplacesAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Nautical Commerce, a retail-technology company that offers a multi-vendor software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Read More
Deep Dive | March 17, 2022 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 17, 2022 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. Read More
Deep Dive | March 16, 2022 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. Read More
Insight Report | March 16, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, March 2022: Emerging Creators and the Metaverse Are Reshaping the Livestreaming LandscapeAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the rise of independent content creators, the rollout of regular livestream schedules, and brands’ efforts to capture live commerce opportunities in the metaverse. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 16, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: ReUpp Promotes Sustainability Through RecommerceAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present ReUpp, an online platform that supports sustainability in retail by getting customers involved with recommerce at the time of first purchase. Read More
Insight Report | March 15, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 7: Dick’s Sporting Goods, JD.com, Petco and Ulta Beauty Report Strong Sales GrowthOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended March 13, 2022, namely Dick’s Sporting Goods, JD.com, Petco and Ulta Beauty. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 15, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Via.Delivery Optimizes Last-Mile Delivery To Make E-Commerce More SustainableAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Via.Delivery, a retail-technology platform for online order delivery and pickup through retail chains. Read More