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Innovation Ranking
NewInnovation Ranking – The Kroger Co
The Kroger Co (Kroger) is an in-store and online grocery retailer. The company It specializes in the production and distribution of food through supermarkets. It operates supermarket, drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores and jewelry stores throughout the US. The company’s product portfolio includes natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, and general merchandise. It also offers pet centers and high-quality perishables such as fresh seafood and organic produce, apparel, home fashion and furnishings, electronics, automotive products, toys, outdoor living products,...
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Company Insights
Innovation and Patenting activity of The Kroger Co Q4 2023
GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its latest company patent databook "Innovation and Patenting activity of The Kroger Co Q4 2023". The databook highlights patenting activity of the company in terms of growth in filings and grants, regions protected, impact of various themes, sector applicability of technologies protected. It provides contextual analysis of technical peers, their strategy, dominance (Grant share) and their recent activities. This is an on-demand databook that will be delivered upon request. The report will be...
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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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Thematic Analysis
Connected Consumer in Retail and Apparel – Thematic Intelligence
Connected Consumer in Retail and Apparel Thematic Overview The connected consumer has been created as a direct result of other themes within the retail and apparel sectors. For instance, the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed the way that retailers and consumers interact. It has allowed retailers to track previously untraceable behaviors, such as tracking coffee replenishment needs through a Bluetooth-connected coffee machine to a retailer’s app. This has raised the bar for the connectivity that consumers expect from retailers...
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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...
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Thematic Analysis
Net Zero Strategies in Retail and Apparel – Thematic Intelligence
Net Zero Strategies in Retail and Apparel Thematic Overview Net zero means cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to as close to zero as possible. Firms that achieve net zero emissions are called “carbon neutral”. Companies are under pressure to cut emissions as countries aim to achieve their climate commitments. Emissions are offset by supporting projects that reduce emissions or remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. The CHG protocol classifies direct and indirect emissions into Scope 1, 2 & 3. Scope 1...
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Sector Analysis
Americas Food and Grocery Sector Overview, Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2027
Americas Food and Grocery Sector Overview The Americas food and grocery sector size was USD 2,548 billion in 2022. The sector will grow at a CAGR of more than 3% from 2022 to 2027. The Americas food and grocery sector research report uses data from the retail database showing the trends in the market and sectors by value and volume. It also reveals the brand leaders by market share in 2022 in each of the sectors as well as the...
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Thematic Analysis
Personalization in Retail and Apparel – Thematic Intelligence
Personalization in Retail and Apparel Thematic Report Overview The rise of online shopping, the advancement of technology, and the health & wellness trend are a few factors behind the growth of the personalization theme in the retail industry. In this digital age, retailers have innovated ways to create personalization in the online space. It also helps that they can now collect, analyze, and utilize consumer data with the aid of effective analytics tools. Furthermore, consumers are now willing to pay...
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Thematic Analysis
Internet of Things (IoT) in Retail and Apparel – Thematic Intelligence
Internet of Things (IoT) in Retail and Apparel Report Overview The retail IoT market will reach $35.2 billion by the end of 2023 and will grow at a CAGR of more than 14% between 2022 and 2027. IoT innovation is limited in the retail and apparel industries, however, the pandemic positively impacted the demand for IoT from retailers. There was strong adoption between 2020 and 2022, as many IoT solutions were adopted by retailers for the rapid online shift and...
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Sector Analysis
United States (US) Retail Market Size by Sector and Channel Including Online Retail, Key Players and Forecast to 2027
United States (US) Retail Market Report Overview The US retail market size was $4,938 billion in 2022. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 2% during 2022-2027. The United States (US) retail market research report provides both historic and forecast market data for total retail sales in the US. US Retail Market Outlook 2022 - 2027 ($ Billion) Buy Full Report for More Insights into the US Retail Market Forecast Download A Free Report Sample...