November 11, 2019 Insight Report Premium Insights from the Singles’ Day Pre-Sale Period: US Retailers’ Exposure to ChinaContinuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we assess the performance of selected brands in the pre-sale period of the shopping holiday. In the lead-up to November 11, it seems that the exposure of US retailers and other international brands to the Chinese market may have been impacted by trade tensions and the success of targeted marketing strategies employed by indigenous brands.
November 11, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Direct-to-Consumer BrandsIn this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative retail-tech companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on high-growth, direct-to-consumer brands across a number of sectors.
November 7, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Mapping Alibaba’s New Retail EcosystemAlibaba Group, an e-commerce giant in China, is evolving beyond online shopping into a leading provider of data and technology services across multiple verticals. In addition to achieving growth, the company is looking to empower retailers and consumers through its “New Retail” strategy.
November 5, 2019 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: Alibaba Partners with New Universal Beijing ResortUniversal Beijing Resort is partnering with Alibaba to use Alibaba’s Business Operation System to accelerate its digital transformation.
November 4, 2019 Deep Dive Premium US Furniture and Furnishings E-Commerce: Digital-First Retailers Bid for Greater ShareWhile online has major inroads in the biggest nonfood categories, it has moved more slowly in furniture and home furnishings. We see that changing.
November 4, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Global Smart Supply Chain Summit 2019: Technology Is Driving Improvement in the Efficiency of Supply ChainsThe efficiency of supply chain operations is being driven by the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as 5G connectivity. The 2019 Global Smart Supply Chain Summit in China brought together a number of supply chain leaders to discuss this topic, as well as other important themes, including sustainability and the changing consumer landsape
October 30, 2019 Deep Dive Free Report 10 Trends Reshaping US CPGThe consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US is undergoing significant change, with consumer preferences shifting rapidly and retailers adapting in the face of heightened competition.
October 29, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Amazon.com (NASDQ: AMZN) 3Q19 Results: Profit Falls Due to High One-Day Shipping CostsAmazon profits fall for the first time in more than two years thanks to high one-day delivery costs.
October 28, 2019 Insight Report Premium Walgreens and CVS Step Up Digital InvestmentsConsumers are looking for convenience in buying and accessing medication and healthcare services. Walgreens and CVS are accelerating their investments in e-commerce and digital healthcare to compete with mass merchants and online pharmacies. In this report, we detail the two retailers’ recent digital initiatives and review competing online pharmaceutical services.
October 28, 2019 Insight Report Premium Singles’ Day Preview: What’s New for Double 11 2019?Chinese e-commerce giants have already kicked off their Singles’ Day campaigns, this year focusing more on lower-tier cities and emphasizing customer service elements over price alone.
October 28, 2019 Insight Report Premium Buy Online, Pick Up In Mall: Mall Operators Take BOPIS to the Next LevelWe analyze the buy online, pick up in mall (BOPIM) model, and assess how some global shopping-center operators are using this service to draw traffic to their malls.
October 24, 2019 Insight Report Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2020: CalendarIndia sees a number of festivals and holidays that retailers and brands can tap with marketing and promotional campaigns. Use our 2020 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the India market.
October 22, 2019 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: Net-a-Porter Opens a Flagship Store on Tmall Luxury PavilionSwiss luxury group Richemont’s e-commerce subsidiary Yoox Net-a-Porter has opened a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion to provide Chinese consumers with curated selections of more than 130 luxury and designer brands.
October 22, 2019 Deep Dive Premium How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive GrowthWell-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field.
October 21, 2019 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2019: US Retail Hiring Set To Be FlatPart of our Holiday 2019 series, this report outlines key developments related to holiday hiring in US retail
