Insight Report | January 23, 2017 Premium December 2016 UK Retail Sales and Christmas Wrapup: A Bumper Holiday PeriodOfficial data and company updates confirm that it was a bumper holiday season. Total retail sales grew by 7.1% in December, the strongest December growth recorded in decades. Read More
Deep Dive | December 12, 2016 Premium Online Grocery Series: Germany – Playing Catch-UpThis is the fourth in our series of reports analyzing online grocery markets around the world. Germany lags other markets in grocery e-commerce despite having one of the largest grocery sectors in Europe and an advanced nonfood e-commerce market. Read More
Insight Report | December 2, 2016 Premium Discounters Go Digital: Aldi and Lidl Move into E-CommerceHard discounters Aldi and Lidl are moving into e-commerce in both the grocery and nongrocery categories. This year, Aldi announced it will move into the Chinese market purely through e-commerce, while Lidl Germany is planning to trial a grocery click-and-collect service in Berlin. Read More
Deep Dive | November 30, 2016 Premium The UK Apparel Handbook – 2017 OutlookThis report examines the UK apparel retail market including market size & segmentation, sales weakness, inflation and depreciation of the pound. Read More
Deep Dive | November 24, 2016 Premium The Silvers Series VI: The Methuselah Complex and an Industry Thriving on the Promise of LongevityIn this, the sixth in our Silvers Series of reports on consumers aged 65 and older, we look at three sectors that encompass various anti-aging and life-extension treatments and therapies. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2016 Premium Millennials and LeisureThis is the third report in our Millennials Series. In this report, we explore how millennials are reshaping the leisure sector. Millennials are more inclined to spend on experiences rather than on “stuff.” However, this does not mean millennials spend more than the average consumer on leisure categories: Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2016 Premium DEEP DIVE: Emerging Technology in Healthcare and MedicineIn this report, we examine some of the latest technology in healthcare, such as gene editing and gene therapy, personal genomics, nanomedicine, organs-on-chips, regenerative medicine and other trends, such as wearable technology and robotics. Read More
Event Coverage | October 14, 2016 Register for Free Access Brand Licensing Europe 2016Brand Licensing Europe 2015 was held in London October 11-13 and discussed how TV & film are driving growth in the licensed merchandise market, opportunities in DIY, food and beverages and benefits of globalizing. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 4, 2016 Premium Global Beauty E-Commerce – A Highly Attractive MarketThis report explores the scale, growth and shape of beauty e- commerce, with an emphasis on the market’s diversity and the role the Internet plays in product research and advice. Read More
Insight Report | September 8, 2016 Premium Dollar Stores and Grocery: New ChallengesThis fiscal year, we expect the top five US dollar-store chains to turn over some $47 billion. Our estimates are based principally on consensus estimates from S&P Capital IQ. Throughout this report, fiscal years refer to years ending January. Read More
Insight Report | July 25, 2016 Premium June 2016 UK Retail Sales: Growth Softens, Apparel SlumpsTotal UK retail sales rose by 1.1% year over year in June; the figure was below the 12-month average of 1.6% and marked a slowdown from solid growth in April and May. Read More
Deep Dive | June 21, 2016 Premium The Silver Series III: Technology for Mobility-Constrained SeniorsThis 3rd report in our Silver Series examines the technology that is enabling seniors who are mobility constrained to remain connected and rely less on the assistance of others. Read More
Deep Dive | June 21, 2016 Premium The Silver Series II: Homecare and Assisted LivingThis 2nd report in our Silver Series examines how providing seniors with assistance in everyday living has evolved into a thriving industry. Read More
Company Earnings Update | February 18, 2016 Register for Free Access Nordstrom (JWN) 4Q15 Results: Soft Outlook Based on Current Sales TrendsNordstrom reported 4Q15 EPS of $1.17, excluding items, versus the consensus estimate of $1.22. Read More
Deep Dive | December 28, 2015 Premium Retail Loyalty Programs: A Global ViewMany retailers offer loyalty programs to attract new customers and satisfy loyal ones. With rewards ranging from coupon offers to regular savings to exclusive, personalized experiences, loyalty programs provide perks and value to members. Read More
