Retail resilience: Recovery underway as consumers yearn for normalcy COVID-19 has been the biggest disruptor the retail industry has ever experienced. At its onset, it was difficult to see beyond closed stores, masks and panic buying of ... Read More
Grocery prices are soaring, but for how long? Panic buying has increased significantly in the US which, by default, has increased demand substantially during COVID-19. Research from Mintel’s Global COVID-19 Consumer Tracker indicates that more than ... Read More
Target, Walmart are giving customers more of what they want This week, Target announced Q3 earnings that far exceeded expectations, following similar news from Walmart last week. Here, Mintel Associate Director of Retail & Apparel Diana Smith explains ... Read More
Consumers' love affair with Amazon: Real or infatuation? Amazon is the largest e-commerce retailer in the world and shows no signs of slowing down despite turning 25 this year. The retailer continues to offer new forms ... Read More
Target expands children’s apparel line for kids with disabilities Target's Cat & Jack children’s clothing line, which launched in 2016, has grown to be one of Target’s largest brands, bringing in over $2 billion in sales thus ... Read More
Apple's new Chicago store ushers in the future of retail In late October 2017, Apple unveiled an exciting new store format with its all-glass Apple Michigan Avenue location along Chicago’s riverfront. Part of what’s cool about the store ... Read More
US grocery stores struggle to keep up Total US MULO (multi-outlet) sales of groceries are slated to increase 2.5% this year to reach $652 billion. Meanwhile, sales at supermarkets will grow just 1.9% in 2016 ... Read More
Barnes & Noble sets out to prove that beauty and books go hand-in-hand In an unexpected move, Barnes & Noble College is rolling out its own store within a store beauty concept called The Glossary to select college campus bookstores in the ... Read More
No lines in the living room: 2015 race to Christmas has begun, and online is winning With Black Friday and Cyber Monday come and gone, we've taken stock of the retail industry as Americans head into the remainder of the 2015 holiday shopping season. What ... Read More
Off-price is on trend among major US retailers US consumers continue to place priority on finding good deals and value-oriented brands are thriving in the currently turbulent apparel industry. Outlet malls, discount stores and other specific ... Read More
Walgreen's new pet project lures in animal lovers Most people will tell you their pet is just as important as any member of their family. Well, Walgreens is now ready to offer specific services for your ... Read More
