November 15, 2019 Insight Report Premium October 2019 UK Retail Sales: Online-Only Retailers Continue to Gain Share in E-CommerceUK retail sales were up by 3% year over year in October 2019, according to ONS data. This was slower than in September, likely due in part to further Brexit uncertainty. Online-only retailers grew sales at a double-digit pace to gain share of total UK e-commerce sales.
November 14, 2019 Insight Report Premium Store Tour: Adidas Ups Its Game with New London FlagshipAdidas’ new London flagship store brings together a brand-building experience, digital integration and product customization in the latest example of “spectacular retail.”
November 13, 2019 Deep Dive Premium UK Department Stores: A Year of DeclineDepartment stores in the UK are facing tough conditions while being tied into long leases. Some UK retailers have entered into administration or used company voluntary arrangements to prevent collapse. This report focuses on the struggles of four of the UK’s biggest names: Debenhams, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis.
November 8, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—November 10, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of Spectacular Retail.
November 6, 2019 Insight Report Free Report China Outbound Tourists Survey 2019: InfographicOur infographic focuses on the results of our fifth annual survey of Chinese overseas tourists’ travel, spending behavior and preferences.
November 6, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Kroger Analyst Day 2019: Confidence in Restock Kroger; Digital Fuelling Shopper LoyaltyIn 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.
November 6, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Chinese Outbound Tourists Survey 2019: Growing Traveler Numbers Fuel Total Spending GrowthThis report details the results of our fifth annual survey of Chinese overseas tourists’ travel, spending behavior and preferences.
November 1, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—November 1, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the implications of the latest round of Brexit uncertainty for UK holiday spending.
October 25, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly Oct 25 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how loyalty programs not only boost shopper engagement – but also drive greater spend.
October 24, 2019 Insight Report Premium How Target Leveraged its Direct Sourcing Strategy as a Competitive DifferentiatorWhile 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.
October 23, 2019 Company Earnings Update 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.
October 18, 2019 Company Earnings Update 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.
October 18, 2019 Insight Report Premium September 2019 UK Retail Sales: Small Retailers Again Drive Solid Total GrowthTotal UK retail sales increased 3.6% year over year in September, broadly in line with the 3.8% average in the prior 12 months and up from 2.8% in August.
October 18, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 18, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how three electronics retailers have thrived in the online shopping age, and the lessons they offer to retailers in other sectors.
October 11, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 11, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at disruption that the rise of private labels is causing for CPG brands, prompting them to expand their direct-to-consumer channels.
