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Analyst Opinions
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Next-Generation Shopping, 2020 Update – Creating Immersive Experience for Consumers
"Next-Generation Shopping, 2020 Update - Creating Immersive Experience for Consumers" is part of GlobalData's TrendSights series and explores how brands can provide a superior and more unique fit for specific consumer segments. Retail has become increasingly digitized and integrated to create a more immersive experience for consumers. This trend captures the activities of bricks-and-mortar retailers, e-commerce, m-commerce, s-commerce, and how these channels can interact with one another to create an enhanced experience for consumers.
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Analyst Opinions
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New Retail Omnichannel Experience – ForeSights
In 2016, Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba unveiled “New Retail” as an advanced manifestation of omnichannel retail that converges e-commerce, physical stores, logistics, and data. Though its Hema/Freshippo supermarkets Alibaba demonstrates how New Retail can enable retailers in improving their margins while providing consumers an enhanced shopping experience. Chinese retail behemoth Alibaba Group introduced its New Retail model, which merges online and offline retail to deliver a cohesive shopping experience for consumers.
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Case Studies
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Perfect Diary – Success Case Study
In March 2017, Yatsen Global launched its first cosmetic brand, Perfect Diary, offering make-up and skincare products primarily in the color cosmetics segment, mostly targeting Generation Z consumers. The brand's portfolio includes more than 700 stock-keeping units in lip products, eye make-up, facial make-up, and make-up kits, which are sold through e-commerce sites and 40 physical stores. Established in 2016, Perfect Diary quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the top Chinese beauty (C-beauty) companies within a short...
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Case Studies
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Beardo – Success Case Study
Beardo is an Indian male grooming brand that offers a variety of beard, moustache, and haircare products along with skincare and bath care products. Launched in September 2015, Beardo's revenue increased almost sixfold from INR83.8m ($1.3m) in 2017 to INR483.2m ($1.3m) in 2019. Marico bought 43% of Beardo in November 2017 and acquired the remaining stakes in July 2020. Two Indian youths, Ashutosh Valani, who started his entrepreneur journey with e-commerce venture Aj ki Item, and Priyank Shah, who had...
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Sector Analysis
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Recessionary Consumers in Financial Services
Consumers are coping with high degrees of uncertainty regarding the pandemic and depressing recessionary news. As a result, there will be key changes to attitudes and behaviors that will persist well after the crisis subsides. Each consumer will respond in a different way depending on their country, job security, personal situation, and general optimism, as well as the real-life effects they have felt. Countries are now beginning to exit the crisis into a harsh recession; some lockdown behaviors will become...
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Company Insights
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Westrock Company – Enterprise Tech EcosystemSeries
Westrock, by harnessing the power of IoT and big data has introduced ‘Connected Packaging Solutions’ in collaboration with two technology companies, Digimarc and EVRYTHNG, to equip paper-based consumer packages and in-store displays with data connectivity capabilities. Westrock is focused on developing multiple connected retail solutions to help its partners provide better omnichannel experience to their customers, including shelf-based digital signage, promotional, or permanent displays, or packaging and smart retail solutions, all of which is helping in bridging the gap between...
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Thematic Analysis
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Cloud Computing in Consumer Goods – Thematic Research
We see seven broad investment theme categories in 2018: Big Data and artificial intelligence: machine learning, voice, virtual & augmented reality, data centers, cybersecurity, cloud computing Internet of Things (IoT): automated home, autonomous vehicles, industrial IoT, medical IoT, wearable tech, ambient commerce FinTech: cryptocurrencies, blockchain, initial coin offerings, mobile payments, crowdfunding Digital media: internet tv, ecommerce, social media Advanced manufacturing: robotics, 3D printing, genomics, quantum computing Sustainability: electric vehicles, batteries, sharing economy Macro and regulation: M&A, net neutrality, data privacy,...
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Case Studies
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Study – New Direct-to-Consumer Opportunities During Lockdown
This report looks at a number of innovation examples that are adapting during the pandemic, one of which is the beverage giant, PepsiCo. The brand has launched new D2C platforms to pre-empt future disruptions, allowing the brand to seamlessly trade without retailers. For brands looking to adopt similar approaches, they must consider the appeal of local products, s-commerce, supply chain flexibility, and behavioral analytics to foster personalization. This report analyzes the new opportunities that have emerged in direct-to-consumer spaces as...
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Company Insights
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Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series – Accor SA
Accor is tapping the power of E-commerce, Mobile, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud, and other technologies for achieving operational efficiency and enhancing customer experience. Accor provides mentorship and investment support to startups through its in-house accelerator program. It also supports startups financially through its accelerator programs to nurture ideas into full-fledged business models. Accor acquired tech companies, namely, Adoria, ResDiaary, Gekko SAS, and more. Accor's vendors for major ICT contracts include First Data Corp. and Atos SE The...
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Analyst Opinions
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Mobile Financial Services – Service Portfolio Evolution and Positioning Strategies in Europe
Mobile Financial Services - Service Portfolio Evolution and Positioning Strategies in Europe, a new Telecom Insider Report by GlobalData, provides an executive-level overview of the mobile financial services (MFS) market in Europe. It delivers qualitative insights into the mobile market, analyzing key trends and growth drivers in the region. MFS adoption has accelerated in Europe in light of device, technology, and security improvements. Mobile wallet, mobile banking, and m-commerce have become widespread services among mobile money users in both Western...
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Analyst Opinions
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Mobile Financial Services: Service Portfolio Evolution and Positioning Strategies in the Middle East and Africa
"Mobile Financial Services: Service Portfolio Evolution and Positioning Strategies in the Middle East and Africa," a new Telecom Insider Report by GlobalData, provides an executive-level overview of the mobile financial services (MFS) market in the Middle East and Africa. It delivers qualitative insights into the mobile market, analyzing key trends and growth drivers in the region. 'MFS adoption has accelerated significantly in the Middle East and Africa in light of device, technology, and security improvements. Its ubiquitous in most of...
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Analyst Opinions
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International Wholesale – Transition to Growth: Strategies, Portfolio of Services, Operational Considerations, and Case Studies
International Wholesale - Transition to Growth: Strategies, Portfolio of Services, Operational Considerations, and Case Studies, a Global Outlook Report by GlobalData, examines the changing dynamics, the new growth drivers, and business models of the global international wholesale industry. It lays out for international carriers the critical considerations and strategic options for taking the journey to the wholesaler of the future, from the business model drivers to the necessary portfolio evolution and digital transformation requirements. The “International Wholesale - Transition to...
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Company Insights
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Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) has been focusing on using artificial intelligence, cloud, blockchain, and online payments to digitally transform its operations. The annual ICT spending of CIBC was estimated at $1.02 billion for 2020. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, ICT services, and hardware from vendors. CIBC is a provider of personal, small business, commercial and corporate banking solutions. Under personal banking, it offers accounts, overdrafts, credit cards, loans, mortgages, investments, retirement planning,...
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Company Insights
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COVID-19 Impact on Revlon
"Coronavirus (COVID-19) Company Impact: Revlon" reports key findings as of May 14, 2020 based on market analysis and brand diversification by industry and geography. Revlon's brand sales will continue to see a decline in sales, particularly in beauty care categories such as fragrances and make-up. As the crisis looks set to leave a long-term impact on the market, the company needs to shift its focus to personal care products, which are expected to perform better in the current circumstances. The...
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Company Insights
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COVID-19 Impact on LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton
"Coronavirus (COVID-19) Company Impact: LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton" reports key findings as of May 27, 2020 based on market analysis and brand diversification by industry and geography. Significant sales losses in LVMH's cosmetics and toiletries business due to COVID-19 outbreak are inevitable, and the outlook of the recovery in 2020 is not favorable for the company. However, LVMH has pivoted to address urgent public health needs by supplying masks and sanitizers, and making monetary donations to hospitals, which will...
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Analyst Opinions
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COVID-19 Impact on Ceconomy
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) company impact report analyses how the pandemic will impact Ceconomy's performance. The European region makes up 100% of Ceconomy’s revenues, and the fact that the region has been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic means the group’s recovery will prove challenging. According to GlobalData’s revised forecast, sales are estimated to decline by 10% to US$27.1 billion in 2020. This is in stark contrast to pre-COVID-19 2.1% forecast rise on 2019
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Analyst Opinions
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COVID-19 Impact on Aldi
Like other grocers Aldi will benefit from COVID-19 with increased demand for food globally as consumers stay at home. Aldi has taken steps to support the community across countries and these actions will boost customer perceptions of the brand, boosting sales in the long term. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) company impact report analyses how the pandemic will impact Aldi's performance.
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Sector Analysis
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COVID-19 Impact on Delivery and Returns
This report investigates the actions being taken by retailers, in the UK and internationally, to improve the safety of their delivery methods and the impacts this has on delivery times and costs. The report reveals that contactless delivery was widely introduced in China, setting the bar high for retailers and foodservice providers globally. E-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com’s food & grocery arms introduced contactless delivery methods, as well as foodservice providers such as Meituan employing this method for takeaways with...
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Thematic Analysis
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M&A in TMT – 2019 round-up – Thematic Research
If you really want to understand the themes that drive an industry, just look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In this report, we analyze how disruptive themes have been driving M&A activity over the last five years, assess the impact of COVID-19 on the M&A market, provide an overview of M&A activity across the TMT industry over the last five years, before highlighting potential takeover targets, explaining who is likely to buy them and why.
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Thematic Analysis
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2019 M&A Round-Up – Tech, Media, and Telecoms – Thematic Research
If you really want to understand the themes that drive an industry, just look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In this report, we analyze how disruptive themes have been driving M&A activity in recent years, assess the impact of COVID-19 on the M&A market, provide an overview of M&A activity across the TMT industry , before highlighting potential takeover targets, explaining who is likely to buy them and why.
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