Company Earnings Update | October 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Carrefour (ENXTPA: CA) 3Q19 Update: Latin America Strength Offsets Weakness in FranceCarrefour secured growth in its Latin America markets – helping offset sluggish performance in France as the company seeks to reinvent itself with fewer and smaller stores, fewer SKUs, more organic offerings and a stronger online capability. Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2019 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. Read More
Insight Report | October 21, 2019 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 Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Casino Group (ENXTPA: CO) 3Q19 Update: Progress Toward Targets but France Proves FlatLatin America propelled Casino Group’s third-quarter sales, as French same-store sales proved broadly flat. Read More
Insight Report | October 18, 2019 Premium September 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Decline SteepensUS store traffic and average transaction value fell in September while the conversion rate climbed, with wide regional variations. Read More
Event Coverage | October 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2019: Emerging Technology Spotlight RecapThe Emerging Technology Spotlight was held at Groceryshop 2019 on September 15. It featured 19 innovative, early-stage technology companies that have developed e-commerce and in-store solutions for grocery, food and CPG retailers. We offer an in-depth profile of each participating innovator. Read More
Store Tracker | October 18, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 42: Ross Stores Opens More LocationsIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Insight Report | October 18, 2019 Premium September 2019 US Retail Sales: Solid Total Growth but Clothing SoftTotal US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles increased 4.4% year over year in September, versus a 4.7% rise in August. Read More
Insight Report | October 17, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: A Growing Emphasis on SustainabilityConsumers are placing higher importance on sustainability to live eco-friendlier lives, and companies from the retail, consumer packaged goods and apparel industries are adopting sustainable practices in response. As consumers continue to place an emphasis on purchasing products from companies that “go green”, sustainability can be a competitive differentiator. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2019 Premium How Is Amazon Leveraging the Whole Foods Acquisition?In the two-plus years since its $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market, Amazon has gained valuable insight into consumer behavior and physical retail. The e-commerce giant is now taking action to increase its presence in the grocery sector. Read More
Insight Report | October 15, 2019 Premium Insights from China: How Brands and Retailers Are Leveraging Video-Sharing Platform BilibiliAnimation, comics and gaming content is growing steadily in popularity in China amongst young consumers. Recognising the potential of this economy, brands and retailers are beginning to promote their products through Bilibili, a video-sharing platform for animation-focused user-generated content. Read More
Deep Dive | October 14, 2019 Premium Unstaffed Stores: The Future Retail Format?“Unstaffed” is a new store format that has emerged in recent years around the globe. In this report, we look at the development of this concept and associated technologies, as well as the challenges that unstaffed stores present to retailers. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 14, 2019 Register for Free Access Seven & i Holdings (TSE: 3382) 1H20 Results: Operating Income Grows in Both Domestic and Overseas Convenience StoresJapan-based diversified retail group Seven & i reported net sales down 1.9% year over year to ¥2,656.6 billion in 1H20, ended Aug 31, 2019. Operating income came in at ¥205.1 billion, up 2.8%, primarily driven by strong overseas convenience store operations. Read More
Store Tracker | October 11, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 41: Bed Bath & Beyond Plans More Store ClosuresIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Deep Dive | October 8, 2019 Premium Private Label To Drive Disruption in CPGPrivate labels are a serious challenge for CPG brands, taking a considerable share of the market. Retailers have an advantage in capturing consumer insights to develop private label products. Compared to traditional brands, private labels carry lower cost for advertising, marketing and slotting fees. Read More
