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Deep Dive | August 2, 2022 Premium

US Fashion Rental Market Booms, Driven by Occasion Wear

The US fashion rental market is booming in 2022. We analyze the market with proprietary market sizing, market segmentation and consumer survey data. We cover the market’s growth, business models and major players, as well as opportunities for US brands and retailers.

Insight Report | August 2, 2022 Premium

Battling High Input Costs: European Apparel Retailers’ Key Strategies

High inflation is leading to more competition among European apparel retailers. We examine strategies these retailers are using to battle high inflation costs and analyze the impact on their gross margins.

Insight Report | August 2, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 1: Albertsons, Deckers, Kimberly-Clark and Tractor Supply Raise Guidance; Amazon Online Sales Flat

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended July 31, 2022, including Amazon, Albertsons Companies and Columbia Sportswear Company, among others.

Deep Dive | July 21, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization

Mass customization enables brands and retailers to offer certain made-to-order features while maintaining costs closer to those of mass-produced goods. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in implementing mass customization.

Insight Report | July 20, 2022 Free Report

Living Up to the Hype: How Digital Media Platforms Can Close the Loop Between Content, Culture and Commerce

Hypebeast, an online lifestyle destination for contemporary fashion and streetwear, is positioning itself to play a major role in defining the culture of the Web 3.0 generation. We explore the company’s new media business model in this free Custom Report, sponsored by Hypebeast.

Insight Report | July 19, 2022 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2022: Inflation-Impacted Trends in Amazon’s c.$9 Billion Shopping Festival

Following Amazon’s Prime Day on July 12–13, 2022, we discuss key trends and metrics from the global event, presenting early estimates into the scale of Prime Day 2022.

Insight Report | July 18, 2022 Premium

Amazon Prime Day India 2022: Preview—Key Insights into Popular Products, Participation, Promotions and More

Amazon India will hold its sixth annual Prime Day shopping festival on July 23–24, 2022. We present key insights ahead of the event, covering the e-commerce giant’s preparations and notable deals and discounts, among other topics.

Insight Report | July 13, 2022 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2022 Insights: Amazon Limits Its Ambitions in Testing Times

Since its launch in 2015, Prime Day has become one of the most important events in the US retail calendar. We present our observations during the two days of Prime Day 2022.

Deep Dive | July 11, 2022 Premium

The Evolving Gender-Free Category: Trends and Opportunities in Apparel, Footwear, Jewelry and Beauty

We examine the growing gender-free category with evidence of its evolution through more mainstreaming of gender identity, legal requirements, store openings, product launches and celebrity brands. We also analyze how education and fit are considerations for any brand or retailer considering entering the category.

Insight Report | July 11, 2022 Premium

Four Months to Singles’ Day: Four Strategies for Brands To Prepare for 11.11

We continue our countdown to Singles’ Day by presenting four key marketing strategies that brands and retailers should implement to set themselves up for success during this year’s shopping festival—covering influencers, national priorities, e-commerce trends and more.

Deep Dive | July 7, 2022 Premium

Playbook: Digitalization for Faster, Closer and More Sustainable Sourcing

In this Playbook, we present five key pandemic-led sourcing trends and the strategies retailers and brands globally can use to overcome sourcing hurdles, driving efficiencies in their supply chain. We cover digitalization, acquisitions, sustainability and more.

Insight Report | July 6, 2022 Premium

Amazon Fresh—Unlocking the Potential of Physical Stores in Grocery

Amazon Fresh stores are central to Amazon’s multiyear efforts to forge a solid brick-and-mortar presence in grocery—intensifying competition within the industry and reshaping urban commercial real estate scenes.

Insight Report | July 5, 2022 Premium

India Retail Insights: Resale—Opportunities and Challenges for Domestic and International Retailers

Resale platforms are gaining prominence in India. With a focus on the online channel, we discuss the prominent reselling models, key players in the market, and the opportunities and challenges for domestic and international retailers entering India’s resale space.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2022 Premium

10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear Retail

In our report on 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail, we cover long-term trends such as sustainability and more nascent trends including the metaverse and innovations in apparel physical stores.

Insight Report | July 1, 2022 Premium

6.18 Shopping Festival Tests Chinese Consumer Appetite For Discounts and Deals Following Lockdowns

This year’s 6.18 Shopping Festival tested the appetite of Chinese consumers amid continued lockdowns and supply chain disruptions that have dominated the country in 2022. This report discusses the performance of e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and Alibaba’s Tmall and cover three key trends that we saw during this year’s 6.18 event.