Lowe’s overhauled leadership team signals focus on finding long-term growth

One week after taking over as Lowe’s CEO, Marvin Ellison sent a shockwave through the retailer’s executive leadership team. While these changes pave the way for Ellison to implement new ideas, they also signal clear goals for Lowe’s future strategic initiatives.

Shopper: Exploring club shoppers’ routines: How is trip frequency changing?

In addition to attracting new shoppers, successful retailers are also capable of driving meaningful loyalty with their existing shoppers by both expanding the basket and increasing trip frequency.

Albertsons executive summary

Our executive summary of Albertsons includes a look at the retailer's strategic positioning and an overview of its merchandising, marketing, and operations.

Blog Post

Kantar 2018 PoweRanking study

Participate in the 2018 Kantar PoweRanking® study, and receive a free copy of the report!

Dollar General: The five slides you need

Check out Kantar Consulting’s overview of Dollar General for a SWOT analysis, shopper profile, financial review, summary of key initiatives and implications.

Walking the Big Box: Apparel strategies at mass retailers

Mass retailers are getting more competitive in the apparel space with new brands and merchandising approaches.

Ramadan and Eid 2018: Global retail initiatives

In recognition of Muslims' growing penetration and spending power, more retailers and brands elevated Ramadan and Eid merchandising and promotions this year. Here's an overview of Ramadan retail activity around the world.

Lowe's executive summary

Our executive summary of Lowe's includes a look at the retailer's strategic positioning and an overview of its merchandising, marketing, and operations.

Prime Day 2018: What to expect during Amazon’s members-only sales event

Prime Day is now a 36-hour event. Consistent with previous Prime Days, Amazon will generate anticipation with media and countdown deals, while using the occasion itself to encourage trial and adoption of its latest initiatives.

PillPack acquisition shows Amazon’s continued strategic investments toward better U.S. outcomes

We unpack how acquiring PillPack is expected to benefit Amazon as it moves to break into and disrupt the $3.5 trillion healthcare sector.

New consumer realities: The evolution of promotional activities

The increasing volume and detail of data harnessed through the consumer lifecycle needs to be fully leveraged to derive meaningful insights. We look at the evolution of promotional initiatives and the growing importance of targeted activities.