For several years, we have used the Weinswig Hourglass Model to illustrate how outperformance in retail is increasingly polarized at the high and low ends, while the middle market is pinched. The past year showed that our model is still relevant.… Continue Reading
This holiday season, the Consumer Technology Association estimates that US consumers will spend $34.2 billion on technology, a new record and up 2.3% compared to last year. These statistics are borne out by people lining up to buy the Apple… Continue Reading
In our last webcast of the year, we discussed e-commerce trends so far this holiday season with Demandware. Rick Kenney shares insights on recent mobile share trends, Cyber Week results and more. Rick Kenney is Demandware’s Head of Consumer Insights and… Continue Reading
Our estimate for the Holiday Shopping Season remains 3 – 4% vs. 4.1% last year. With just a few days before Christmas, we are in the holiday homestretch, and in this video below we recap the themes we’ve seen so far… Continue Reading
In this webcast, we will provide insights on the following: Overview of Total Digital Commerce Buyer Metrix and Product Categories Analysis of Consumer Shopping Behavior on Different Devices Continuing Growth of Mobile Commerce 2015 Holiday Outlook and where we are… Continue Reading
Shoppers always scramble to buy last-minute gifts the weekend before Christmas, and the Saturday before Christmas is therefore known as “Super Saturday” in retail circles. In our Super Saturday 2015 Preview, we note that, although the holiday shopping season has… Continue Reading
Primark entered the US market on September 10, 2015. The threat from Primark is greatest for fashion-driven, lower-midmarket and budget apparel specialists. Primark will also be a potential threat to other lower-end channels, including mass merchandisers and lower-end department stores.… Continue Reading
Nothing starts retail trends like the pressure cooker of the holiday season, and this holiday has clearly established mobile engagement as a critical component in today’s multichannel shopping journey. Additionally, early returns from the Holiday season provide insights into what… Continue Reading
This week, we attended Home Depot’s Investor and Analyst Conference at its headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Kicking off the conference, Chairman, CEO and President Craig Menear noted that Home Depot had been focusing on identifying potential disruptors to its industry, generating… Continue Reading
Last week, our London team attended the Wired Retail 2015 conference. Delivery challenges, making shopping for fashion online a better experience and new technologies in retail were among the themes covered by speakers. Here are 4 key takeaways that we… Continue Reading