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Sector Analysis
NewFrance Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2028
France Cards and Payments Market Report Overview The annual value of card transactions in the France cards and payments market was $857.59 billion in 2023. The French cards and payments industry is well developed. Multi-functional cards are a prominent feature of the French payment card market. The most common combination is debit and charge card facilities via a single payment card. Additionally, the growing adoption of contactless cards, the expansion of digital-only banks, the emergence of alternative payment solutions, and...
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Track & Monitor
NewEurope Retail Market Review by Sector, Country and Consumer Insights, Q1 2024 Update
Understand what is driving sales in Europe by sector and country, the impact of the economy on consumers' purchases and updates on retailers' corporate filings and strategy news in Q1 2024. The European retail market will grow out to 2028, boosted by spend in the food & grocery sector Europe's health & beauty will be the slowest growing sector globally between 2023 to 2028 Clothing & footwear sales are expected to account for a smaller share of the market by...
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Innovation Ranking
NewInnovation Ranking – Carrefour SA
Carrefour SA (Carrefour) is a global consumer goods retailer. The company operates through a network of supermarkets, convenience stores, hypermarkets, discount stores, and cash-and-carry stores. It operates multi-format and omnichannel retail platforms and retails merchandise through e-commerce websites. The company offers an extensive portfolio of food and non-food products, including fresh produce, local specialties, consumer goods, clothing, consumer electronics, home furnishing goods, and cultural goods. Carrefour operates stores under the Carrefour City, Carrefour Contact, Carrefour Express, Carrefour Bio, Promocash, Proxi...
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Consumer Insights
NewCost Pressures – Shopping Trends and Consumer Insights
Cost Pressures Market Report Overview Consumers across the globe are pessimistic about their country’s economic scenario over the next six months. However, a significant part of the population believe the economies to decline in the coming years. The economic adversities will adversely impact retail spending as consumers plan to cutback on costs. Retailers should opt for cost-effective alternatives, with a focus on promoting value for money, to drive retail spending. Consumers are changing their purchasing patterns in response to inflationary...
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Thematic Analysis
NewBlockchain – Thematic Intelligence
Blockchain Thematic Intelligence Report Overview Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger comprising unchangeable, digitally recorded data in packages called blocks. Each block is ‘chained’ to the next block using a cryptographic signature. The four key characteristics that make blockchain uniquely different from traditional databases are decentralization, cryptography, validation, and immutability. Key Features of Blockchain Technology Buy the Full Report to Know More About the Key Features of Blockchain Technology, Download a Free Report Sample With the hype around blockchain...
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Thematic Analysis
NewFuture of Physical Retail – Thematic Intelligence
Future of Physical Retail Thematic Overview Online retail growth significantly outpaced the offline market both before and during the pandemic. However, since 2021, consumers have valued being able to make purchases in-store and the popularity of online shopping has decreased. Despite online retail outpacing offline retail growth, its share of the total retail market will remain relatively steady between 2024 and 2028. Due to the high cost of living, several consumers have switched to discounters, many of which do not...
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Analyst Opinions
Snacks Demand Spaces and Top Trends
Snacks Demand Spaces and Top Trends Report Overview The concept of "demand spaces" has gained popularity among brands across the FMCG spectrum. Demand spaces are an iteration of the longstanding analytical mode based around the "five Ws:" the who, what, when, where, and whys of consumer attitudes and behaviors. These spaces are manifestations of different combinations of these factors that describe consumption occasions with audiences, product choices, purposes, locations, and so on. Overlaying distinctive demand spaces for each category onto...
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Thematic Analysis
Frictionless Commerce – Thematic Intelligence
Frictionless Commerce Thematic Report Overview At present, consumers demand instant gratification, and frictionless commerce aims to provide it. Frictionless commerce was pioneered by Amazon. It uses technology to identify the shopper, recognize their chosen objects, and bill them after they leave the store. The Frictionless Commerce thematic intelligence report provides an overview of the current landscape, as well as key players making a mark within it. The report provides an industry-specific analysis based on GlobalData databases and surveys, along with...
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Thematic Analysis
Retail M&A Deals 2023 – Top Themes – Thematic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in 2023 in the Retail Sector
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Thematic Analysis
Customer Loyalty in Retail and Apparel – Thematic Intelligence
Customer Loyalty in Retail and Apparel Thematic Overview In retail, customer loyalty is an important parameter for any retailer’s success in today’s competitive landscape. However, it is challenging to retain customer loyalty as there is a plethora of retailers to choose from. In addition, the prevalence of online shopping allows consumers to easily compare retailers’ propositions and pick the most suitable product based on factors such as price, product, or experience. It is more expensive for retailers to acquire new...