Retail Market Research

“2018 was a banner year for social commerce with the public listing of headline-grabbers Pinduoduo and Mogujie. Major players continue to seek expansion of categories, distribution as well as promotion formats. Consumers on the other hand show great enthusiasm in engaging in all sorts of ...

"Although future growth faces some challenges due to declining birth rates, the market is steady. Retailers need to find ways to evolve the meaning of value and convenience for parents, especially as they do more shopping online. Further, looking to existing shoppers to drive incremental sales ...

“In a low growth market, the French specialist beauty sector remains relatively stable, with several well-performing retailers, notably Sephora, creating a dynamic environment. Elements of spending are well suited to shopping online, and most retailers now sell this way, with varying degrees of ...

“Italy’s BPC market is going through a period of change. The independents and regional chains are losing market share, whilst the leading specialists are capturing more spending as they continue to expand their geographical coverage. However, price competition is intense and the country’s economic ...

This month's UK Retail briefing includes:

• An Analyst comment - So it wasn't that bad a Christmas after all
• An overview of the latest UK Retail sales.
• Sector Focus - Online retailing - UK.
• Highlights of the latest UK Retail trend observations
• Monthly UK retail news headlines and analysis

This month's European Retail Briefing includes:

• Analyst Comment - EU takes a stand against plastic packaging
• An overview of the latest European Retail sales 
• Highlights of the latest Retail trend observations across Europe.
• Monthly headlines and retail news across Europe

“Beauty and personal care specialists will have to offer a more compelling in-store and online experience in the next few years if they are to fend off the competitive challenge from non-specialist retailers. At the same time, they are going to have to adjust their business models to take into ...

“It would be wrong to suggest that the beauty and personal care retailers have had it easy in recent years, though the failure of Schlecker did give them breathing space. We think they have used it well, strengthening their chains and regaining for the sector all the market share that went with ...

“Beauty and personal care products (BPC) retailing is more varied around Europe than almost any other sector. From drugstores in Germany to supermarkets in other countries, the market is largely in the hands of non-specialists. But there is a fightback being staged by the specialists – Douglas has ...