Retail Market Research

"Despite doubling from 2013-18, online grocery sales in the US remain a small proportion of total grocery sales and an even smaller proportion of total eCommerce. Unlike other major product categories, adoption of online shopping in this sector has been slow, namely due to consumers’ strong ...

"Sales of desktop and mobile banner and video ads have grown dramatically over the years, rising from $10.7 billion in 2013 to $39.3 billion in 2017. However, 2018 is the last year in which sales growth is expected to remain around or exceed 20%. This is likely because access to WiFi and ...

"The rise of online sellers in the bathroom market has been rapid, with several companies reaching a substantial size. Their emphasis on price is a key factor in drawing customers away from retailers with shops, but there is more to it than this. Consumer expectations of shopping are changing and ...

“Although the occasionwear market continues to be highly seasonal, with significant peaks in the summer and winter months, consumers show a willingness to buy new fashion for a variety of different occasions which is helping to buoy demand throughout the year. As retailers look to capitalise on ...

"The furniture category has grown consistently over past few years, which is expected to continue over the next five years, thanks to a stable housing market and increasing types of living situations, which creates more housing needs. Still, replacement dominates purchases, and consumers need new ...

"Virtually all Canadians (96%) hold some level of responsibility for grocery shopping. Canadians continue to lean towards traditional supermarkets for items associated with freshness, however, the expansion of supercentres combined with the convenience of one-stop shopping plus the promise of low ...

“New Retail is fast becoming the driving force behind the development of China’s consumer market, drawing together all aspects of people’s consuming lifestyles, and fundamentally changing the relationship between retailers, brands and consumers. Shopping is fast integrating with all areas of ...

“The pet food and pet care industry is growing well, underpinned by stable pet ownership and an increasing desire to treat pets with premium food, products and services as pets become a more integral part of the family. With the rise of services there is an opportunity for both specialist and ...

"Despite the fact that virtually all Canadians are shopping online, consumers continue to be more reliant on shopping in-store rather than over the internet. With few consumers saying that the bulk of purchases were made online in the past year, Canadians are likely to be approaching online ...