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Event Coverage | November 6, 2019

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Kroger Analyst Day 2019: Confidence in Restock Kroger; Digital Fuelling Shopper Loyalty

In Kroger’s analyst day 2019, management outlined key growth strategies – including the benefit of “incrementaility” from digital channels: Over 50% of Kroger’s revenue from delivery and pickup services comes from competitors. And, as customers shop across more modalities (channels), they bring more sales from rivals to Kroger.

Store Tracker | November 1, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.

Insight Report | October 31, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Smart Routing Helps Streamline Warehousing and Delivery Through Algorithms

Smart routing, which uses machine learning algorithms to optimize delivery routes, offers many benefits for both retailers and consumers, not least increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report

10 Trends Reshaping US CPG

The 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.

Insight Report | October 24, 2019 Premium

How Target Leveraged its Direct Sourcing Strategy as a Competitive Differentiator

While private label brands are nothing new in retail, in recent years many companies have successfully repositioned store brands from a perception of low-priced, me-too products to premium quality merchandise offered at more economical price points than national brands. Few retailers have been as successful as Target on this front.

Company Earnings Update | October 23, 2019

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Carrefour (ENXTPA: CA) 3Q19 Update: Latin America Strength Offsets Weakness in France

Carrefour 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.

Deep Dive | October 22, 2019 Premium

How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive Growth

Well-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.

Insight Report | October 21, 2019 Premium

Holiday 2019: US Retail Hiring Set To Be Flat

Part of our Holiday 2019 series, this report outlines key developments related to holiday hiring in US retail

Company Earnings Update | October 18, 2019

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Casino Group (ENXTPA: CO) 3Q19 Update: Progress Toward Targets but France Proves Flat

Latin America propelled Casino Group’s third-quarter sales, as French same-store sales proved broadly flat.

Insight Report | October 18, 2019 Premium

September 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Decline Steepens

US store traffic and average transaction value fell in September while the conversion rate climbed, with wide regional variations.

Event Coverage | October 18, 2019

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Groceryshop 2019: Emerging Technology Spotlight Recap

The 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.

Store Tracker | October 18, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 42: Ross Stores Opens More Locations

In 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.

Insight Report | October 18, 2019 Premium

September 2019 US Retail Sales: Solid Total Growth but Clothing Soft

Total US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles increased 4.4% year over year in September, versus a 4.7% rise in August.

Insight Report | October 17, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: A Growing Emphasis on Sustainability

Consumers 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.

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.