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August 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Continue To Lose Momentum

We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for August 2021. UK retail sales growth slowed for the fourth consecutive month, which may be partly attributed to a mellowing of pent-up demand and diversion of consumer spending from retail to the hospitality and leisure sectors—combined with much stronger comparatives.

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Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) Company Profile

Instacart is a US-based provider of online delivery and pickup services for apparel, general merchandise, groceries and prescriptions. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates across 5,500 cities in the US and Canada.

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July 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Continues To Ease

We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for July 2021. Retail growth slowed for the third consecutive month, which may be partly attributed to dilution in consumer spending in retail amid the reopening of the hospitality and leisure sectors as pandemic-led restrictions came to an end on July 19, 2021.

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Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet: Impacts in US Grocery

Discounters make an outsized dent in the US grocery market, given the channel’s small size relative to other grocery retail channels and maintained strong growth momentum amid the pandemic. In this report, we discuss the developments of grocery discounters in the US and their impact on traditional grocery retailers, covering Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet.

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Market Outlook: US Grocery Retailers—Shifting Demand and Changing Behaviors

The US grocery market had a strong 2020 compared to discretionary sectors, supported by significant e-commerce spending growth. We examine the size and trajectory of the US grocery market and key factors impacting growth. We also cover the performance and outlook for online grocery, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond.

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US Retail Returns: Reshaping Customer-Focused E-Commerce

Returns are an ongoing retail challenge and with the spike in e-commerce in 2020, managing reverse logistics is putting increasing pressure on brands and retailers. We discuss key metrics within e-commerce product returns in the US and present four strategies that retailers can implement to improve the online returns process.

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