Insight Report | November 6, 2019 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. Read More
Event Coverage | November 6, 2019 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. Read More
Deep Dive | November 6, 2019 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 1, 2019 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 25, 2019 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. Read More
Insight Report | October 24, 2019 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. Read More
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
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 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 18, 2019 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 11, 2019 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. Read More
Deep Dive | October 7, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: UK Retail Outlook—One-Third of Nonfood Sales Set To Be OnlineWe expect to see total UK retail sales grow by around 3.5-4.0% year over year, with the midpoint of 3.75% taking total holiday retail sales to £83.7 billion. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 4, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 4, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the waning importance of holiday shopping for US retailers, with holiday sales accounting for a steadily decreasing proportion of annual sales. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 3, 2019 Register for Free Access Tesco (LSE: TSCO) 1H20 Results: Dave Lewis To Step Down in 2020Tesco reported 1H20 results and announced that CEO Dave Lewis will leave the business in summer 2020. He will be succeeded by Ken Murphy, formerly of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 27, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — September 27, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of buy online, return in store (BORIS), and the headaches and opportunities it presents for retailers. Read More