Deep Dive | July 27, 2022 Premium Think Tank: US BOPIS, Curbside Pickup and Smart Lockers Are Reshaping Omnichannel RetailThis Think Tank analyzes how BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store), curbside pickup and smart lockers are reshaping omnichannel retail. Our survey data reveal insights into the use of home delivery versus collection services for online order fulfillment. Read More
Infographic | July 27, 2022 Register for Free Access Online Collection Services in the US—Consumer Survey Findings: InfographicWe present select findings from our Think Tank on how online collection services are reshaping omnichannel retail in the US, covering BOPIS (buy online, pickup in-store), curbside pickup and smart lockers. Read More
Deep Dive | July 18, 2022 Premium Playbook: Mastering Online Returns LogisticsIn this Playbook, we present four strategies for brands and retailers globally to overcome returns logistics hurdles, driving efficiencies in their reverse supply chain. We cover returns channels, refundless returns, channels for disposing of merchandise, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 13, 2022 Premium America’s Biggest Grocery Retailers: Assessing Performance and StrategyWe explore the competitive landscape of the US grocery market by analyzing performance metrics for the top eight US grocery retailers. We also analyze the companies’ propositions and business strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | July 5, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Australian Grocery Retailers—Online Grocery Battles To Heat UpIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the Australian grocery sector, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, e-commerce growth, the competitive landscape and retail innovators. Read More
Deep Dive | June 8, 2022 Premium US Meal-Kit Market: Post-Pandemic Normalization To Slow GrowthThe US meal-kit market benefited from lockdowns over the last two years; how will recipe boxes fare as consumer behavior returns to normal? Our report covers the market’s size, trajectory and competitive landscape, and shares insights from proprietary survey data on key target demographics, factors shaping consumer demand, recurrent challenges for the recipe box subscription model and meal-kit companies’ strategies for 2022 and beyond. Read More
Infographic | June 8, 2022 Register for Free Access Infographic: US Meal-Kit Market—Post-Pandemic Normalization To Slow GrowthThe US meal-kit market benefited from lockdowns over the last two years; how will recipe boxes fare as consumer behavior returns to normal? Read More
Deep Dive | May 16, 2022 Premium US Online Grocery Survey 2022: Trends in Food E-Commerce, Quick Commerce and Meal KitsWe present insights into online grocery shopping in the US, using findings from our latest annual survey. We explore grocery shoppers’ online buying behavior, including the products they buy, the retailers they shop from, their preferences for fulfillment and more. Read More
Infographic | May 16, 2022 Register for Free Access Infographic: Online Grocery Shopping—US Consumer SurveyOur fifth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences. We present our top insights and explore highlights around quick commerce (q-commerce), meal kits and Amazon Prime membership. Read More
Insight Report | April 14, 2022 Premium Regional Grocery Chains in the US: E-Commerce To Support ConsolidationAs the US grocery sector consolidates and digitalizes, regional grocery chains need to strategize to compete against their larger, nationwide rivals. We tabulate major regional grocery chains by region and map their store locations. We also discuss two key M&A trends in the US regional grocery market. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium UK Checkout-Free Stores: Our Observations from Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s SmartShop Pick & Go and Tesco GetGoIn this report, we present our key observations from store visits to Amazon Fresh, Tesco GetGo and Sainsbury’s Smartshop Pick & Go stores in Holborn, all of which use checkout-free technology. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium US Retail Foodservice: Three Key TrendsWe examine three key trends in the US retail foodservice space, which has seen significant shifts due to the pandemic. We discuss how grocery retailers can tap ghost kitchens, meal kits and deli departments to boost sales. Read More
Event Coverage | March 14, 2022 Premium Kroger 2022 Business Update: Alternative Profit Streams To Support Future Margin ExpansionOn March 4, 2022, Kroger hosted its 2022 Business Update event in Orlando, Florida. We present key insights from the event, outlining Kroger’s strategies to bolster its fresh food category, elevate its customer experience and accelerate digital growth and profitability. Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2022 Premium How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Traffic, Ticket, E-Commerce, Private Label and Retail FoodserviceWe discuss five key ongoing consumer shopping trends in the US grocery market, using data sourced from IRI. We examine basket size and trip frequency, sales channels, price per unit, private labels and foodservice. Read More
Insight Report | February 23, 2022 Premium Quick Commerce in Europe: Expansion Meets Consolidation in Rapid DeliveryFollowing unprecedented growth in the quick-commerce space in the last 18 months, we are seeing increased demand for rapid delivery in Europe. In this report, we assess key emerging trends in quick commerce in Europe and the market prospects. We also present our growth estimates for market and discuss the primary quick-commerce models in operation. Read More
