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 […]
Category: Retail Trends
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 […]
Profitability Pressures
What’s squeezing retail profits? Several market factors keep retail CEOs and CFOs up at night, including: 🔹 Inflationary pressure🔹 Reduced consumption🔹 Supply […]
Living Large: 2022 Luxury Trends
Bank on swank … Even as inflation soars, luxury shoppers still pamper themselves by investing in upscale brands. More notable trends: 🛍 […]
2022 Retail Risks
Retail gets riskier … Across retail categories, CEOs face complex market factors that affect their 2022 strategies. Consumers are also affected by […]
RoboLabor
Robots are transforming into retail associates. Rising demand for robotics is due to: ⭐️ Global e-commerce growth⭐️ Retail’s ongoing labor shortage⭐️ Consumers’ […]
Retail Partnership Patterns
Partnerships strengthen retail power. These patterns emerged across the recent Pandemic Partnerships series, which examined retail and tech giants Walmart, Instacart, Shopify, […]
Retail 2022 – Porter’s 5 Forces
Who has retail power? Market volatility continues to shift power across global retail players. Key success factors in 2022 include: ⭐️ Agility⭐️ […]
2022 Retail Strategy Trends
What’s fuelling retail strategy? Overall, companies are investing in a superior customer experience in 2022 through: RISK MITIGATION: Building local and global […]
Amazon’s Pandemic Partnerships
Titans of industry are teaming up. From cashierless coffee shops to sustainability stewardship, Amazon’s recent collaborations contribute to meaningful change in global […]
Target’s Pandemic Partnerships
Target partners with retail powerhouses. From retail giants to up-and-coming brands, these partnerships have inspired: 🎯 SHOP-IN-SHOP formats to reimagine the department […]
2022 Retail Tech Trends
Tech moves retail forward. This year, innovations will make retail: ⭐ FRICTIONLESS: Smooth processes let shoppers skip the checkout line ⭐ FAST: […]
2022 Retail PEST Analysis
What factors will influence retail strategy this year? Overarching themes in this year’s PEST analysis include: Global systemic restructuring: Supply chains, infrastructure […]