Retail Theft on the Rise
Retail theft keeps rising. To protect employees, customers and property, more retailers are taking action to mitigate this costly industry risk. Shoplifting […]
Category: Retail Trends
Latin America E-Commerce Explodes
Latin America’s e-commerce market is muy caliente. In this final post in a series on global e-commerce, we look at how e-commerce […]
South Africa E-Commerce Matures
Mature e-commerce markets (US, UK and China) often grab attention. This second post in a global e-commerce series flips the map upside […]
Ireland E-Commerce Soars
E-commerce is booming on the Emerald Isle This first post in a series on global e-commerce markets looks at the rise in […]
Top Retail Trends – Q1 2023
What’s shaping 2023 retail strategy? So far this year, these 7 trends have dominated global headlines. Overarching themes include: ⭐ TECH: Retail […]
2023 Global Grocery Trends
Grocery shopping gets with the times. This year’s hottest grocery trends include: 🍎 Retail media networks🍊 Private labels🍌 Automation These trends directly reflect […]
2023 Retail Tech Trends
Retail tech is on fire. Themes among this year’s top retail tech trends include: PROTECTING PROFITS: Retailers and brands adopt innovations to […]
2023 Retail Strategy Trends
Retailers blaze a trail beyond traditional retail … This year, more retailers will fuel growth as they: Target B2B buyers with services […]
2023 Retail PEST Analysis
Which factors will influence retail strategy this year? POLITICAL: New global alliances and risks ECONOMIC: Slowdowns squeeze businesses and consumers SOCIAL: Anger […]
2022 Retail Growth Trends
Retail’s bright spots … Amid reports of soft demand and retail layoffs, several areas show promise, including retail media and private labels. Notice […]
How Retail Businesses Adapt to Inflation
Retail companies react to inflation … In this series on inflation, we’ve already seen how rising prices change consumer behavior. Now we […]
Inflation’s Big Impact
Inflation is shaping shopping. These recent statistics (and those below) show inflation’s: PERVASIVENESS, affecting most consumersPRESSURE on personal finance decisionsINFLUENCE on consumer […]
Inflation Changes Consumer Habits
Inflation is everywhere. As the cost of living rises around the world, purchasing power declines and our money no longer stretches as […]
E-Commerce Catapults Forward
E-commerce keeps evolving. Last week we looked at how we’re still smitten by stores. Now let’s examine the effects of changing consumption […]
We Still Love Stores
We adore what’s in store. Even as e-commerce booms, we’re still smitten by stores. Brick-and-mortar’s timeless benefits include: ❤️ Engaging our senses❤️ […]
Physical Stores vs. E-Commerce
Skip the store (or get out & shop)? As our omnichannel habits evolve, are you more likely to: ⭐️ Escape your pandemic […]
Retail 2022 – Porter’s 5 Forces Mid-Year Check-In
How has retail power shifted? This mid-year check-in shows some notable movements in recent months. BUYER POWER Consumers: Medium-High (vs. High in […]
2022 Retail PEST Analysis Mid-Year Check-In
A lot has changed in 6 months … This mid-year check-in on January’s 2022 Retail PEST Analysis reveals new market pressures and […]
Rising Retail Costs
Retail costs keep climbing. After examining Profitability Pressures and Retail Revenue Drivers, it’s time to look at retail costs. As expenses mount, retailers and […]
Retail Revenue Drivers
It’s time to grow the top line. As profitability pressures and retail costs mount, retailers and brands are getting creative at how […]