John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research

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Insight Report | May 14, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: Three Post-Lockdown Consumer Trends in China

Coronavirus-related lockdowns have impacted consumption behavior around the world. As China emerges from the crisis, we identify three areas of altered consumer behavior that we expect to impact future spending patterns—including omnichannel experiences and group buying.

| May 14, 2020 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Hints of Return to Retail, but Shoppers Expect Long-Term Impacts through the Holiday Season

We present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Hints of Return to Retail, but Shoppers Expect Long-Term Impacts through the Holiday Season.

| May 13, 2020 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: US Online Grocery Survey 2020—Many More Shoppers Buying More Categories from More Retailers

We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Online Grocery Survey 2020: Many More Shoppers Buying More Categories from More Retailers.

Deep Dive | May 11, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Hints of Return to Retail, but Shoppers Expect Long-Term Impacts through the Holiday Season (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. We discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end and the crisis eases. Our consumer survey was undertaken on May 6.

Flash Report | May 11, 2020

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Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Hints of Return to Retail, but Shoppers Expect Long-Term Impacts through the Holiday Season (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on May 6, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.

Analyst Corner | May 9, 2020

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Weinswig’s Weekly: May 10, 2020—Retail Stores Cautiously Start To Reopen

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the cautious reopening of retail stores in the US following the coronavirus pandemic.

| May 7, 2020 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Consumers’ Post-Lockdown Concerns Increase Further

We present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Post-Lockdown Concerns Increase Further.

Deep Dive | May 6, 2020 Premium

US Online Grocery Survey 2020: Many More Shoppers Buying More Categories from More Retailers

Our third annual US online grocery report looks at how many consumers are buying groceries online, how much of their total grocery spend e-commerce captures and which retailers they buy from online—among other findings.

Insight Report | May 6, 2020 Premium

Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: Five Forces Impacting Supply Chains

In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this first report, we discuss five forces that are influencing change in retail supply chains as we head into the 2020s, which we expect to endure in a post-coronavirus world.

| May 5, 2020 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—What Will a Retail Recovery Look Like?

We present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: What Will a Retail Recovery Look Like?

Flash Report | May 4, 2020

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Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Post-Lockdown Concerns Increase Further (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on April 29, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. We discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end and the crisis eases.

Deep Dive | May 4, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Post-Lockdown Concerns Increase Further (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. We discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end and the crisis eases. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 29.

Analyst Corner | May 3, 2020

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Weinswig’s Weekly: May 3, 2020—What Could the Shape of a Retail Recovery Look Like?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at what the shape of retail’s recovery could look like.

| April 30, 2020 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: International Grocery Retail in India—Opportunities in a High-Growth Sector, Despite Regulatory Constraints

We present Three Things You Need To Know on International Grocery Retail in India: Opportunities in a High-Growth Sector, Despite Regulatory Constraints.

Insight Report | April 30, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: Retail Playbook—React and Adapt

With the global retail industry taking heavy hits from the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we provide a playbook for nonfood brands and retailers in Western markets to help them navigate the crisis. Our guide is based around the themes of reacting in the short term and adapting in the medium to long term.