Global Powers of Retailing 2018

whitePaper | December 19, 2019

Polybags are the ubiquitous packaging of the fashion industry something that unites brands small and large, from sportswear to luxury, to fast fashion retailers. This is the clear plastic bag which covers every garment from manufacturing to retail stores or consumer homes. In some cases, it is removed before it gets to a consumer, but polybags are still present ‘behind the scenes’. Our report does not focus on other sources of plastic, including retail shopping bags or ecommerce mailers, which have been covered in other publications.

whitePaper | November 5, 2019

Global e-commerce sales topped $1 trillion for the first time in 2012. Estimates for 2013 indicate a projected growth in online sales of 18.3%, or $1.3 trillion in worldwide annual revenue1 . The regional market share of global e-commerce will also continue to change dramatically in the coming years, with the Asia-Pacific market overtaking North America as the highest e-commerce sales region in the world.

whitePaper | December 10, 2021

Customer experience continues its reign as a top priority for both customers and retailers. A decade ago, the customer experience was poised to become the key differentiator for brands, ahead of price and product.

whitePaper | June 28, 2022

It’s no secret that more consumers are shopping online today than ever before. By 2025, e-commerce is projected to account for at least a quarter of all retail sales. It’s an alarming statistic—and one that worries brick-and-mortar retailers around the globe. Is the face-to-face retail experience a thing of the past? What can storefront retailers do to stay competitive in today’s digital marketplace?

whitePaper | June 2, 2022

Omnichannel selling is the need of the hour for retail enterprises across the globe. The advent of E-commerce and the onset of the pandemic are only reinforcing the fact that omnichannel is the way to go for small-scale brick and mortar stores to remain competitive in the long run. Here’s everything you need to know about omnichannel fulfillment and how to go about it for your business.

whitePaper | July 5, 2022

Navigating the complex billing relationship between corporate franchise ownership and individual franchisees requires an understanding of various challenges, including the need to accelerate scaling operations and provide transparency for all parties.