| April 29, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Shoppers’ Post-Lockdown Expectations Sound Alarm Bells for RetailWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shoppers’ Post-Lockdown Expectations Sound Alarm Bells for Retail. Read More
Flash Report | April 27, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shoppers’ Post-Lockdown Expectations Sound Alarm Bells for Retail (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on April 22, which asked respondents about their behavior and sentiment amid the coronavirus crisis. This week, we focus our discussion on shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end and the crisis eases. Read More
Deep Dive | April 27, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shoppers’ Post-Lockdown Expectations Sound Alarm Bells for Retail (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed updated on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus our discussion on shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end and the crisis eases. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 22. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: April 26, 2020—What Will In-Store Shopping Look Like When Stores Reopen?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at what in-store shopping will look like when stores reopen following the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Insight Report | April 23, 2020 Premium From Steak to Chicken: Coronavirus-Driven Downturn Likely To Prompt a Wave of Trading Down in US GroceryThe economic crisis resulting from the coronavirus pandemic will likely lead to a surge in trading down in nondiscretionary retailing, with value becoming the key priority for US consumers. Shoppers are seeking cheaper options as they look to mitigate the impact of economic uncertainty. We explore this trend, using data from the Global Recession of 2007–2009 to inform our insights. Read More
| April 23, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020—Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion MarketWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020: Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion Market. Read More
Insight Report | April 22, 2020 Premium Search for Cost Cuts Could Prompt a Surge in Outsourcing amid Coronavirus CrisisIn response to the coronavirus crisis, we expect more companies to outsource key business functions to better manage their costs and minimize risk in a downturn economy. We discuss the key benefits of such a strategy for retailers and consider the business functions that can be outsourced. Read More
| April 22, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update— First Hints of an Apparel RecoveryWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update— First Hints of an Apparel Recovery. Read More
Flash Report | April 20, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—First Hints of an Apparel Recovery (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on April 15, which asked respondents about their behavior and sentiment amid the coronavirus crisis. We compare selected metrics with prior weekly surveys. Read More
Deep Dive | April 20, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—First Hints of an Apparel Recovery (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. Our consumer survey, undertaken on April 15, updates findings from prior weekly surveys. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 19, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: April 19, 2020—Amid Surging Online Grocery Demand, Asset-Heavy Models Confront the Challenge of Fixed CapacityThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how different types of online grocery retailers have coped with surging demand. Read More
Insight Report | April 17, 2020 Premium US Holiday 2020 Retail First Look: Coronavirus Crisis Likely To Meaningfully Hit DemandAmid the coronavirus crisis, we offer an early—and tentative—look at how holiday 2020 retail demand may shape up in the US. We draw on our proprietary consumer surveys on US shopping behaviors and provide an illustrative model for how we think retail’s trough and recovery could look in 2020, as well as the implications for US retailers of a coronavirus-impacted holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2020 Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020: Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion MarketIn our third annual consumer-survey report on Amazon’s position in apparel, we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. Read More
| April 14, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update— Many Shoppers Fear Longer-Term Impacts, Threatening the Holiday SeasonWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update— Many Shoppers Fear Longer-Term Impacts, Threatening the Holiday Season. Read More
Deep Dive | April 13, 2020 Premium European Apparel Retailing: Value and E-Commerce Continue To Set the PaceIn this report, we look at the European apparel retail sector, with a focus on France, Germany and the UK. In addition to discussing apparel sales in these regions, we discuss how online pure plays are on an upward growth trajectory, bucking the doom-and-gloom trend, as well as efforts by European value retailers to expand their reach and footprint. We also consider multibrand e-commerce players’ moves in the sportswear space and sustainability efforts. Read More
