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The Retail Forward Intelligence System™ is a powerful retail
research and strategic planning tool that monitors the trends, analyzes
the issues and projects the outlook for the retail industry. Executives
from more than 150 leading retailers and consumer packaged goods
manufacturers gain the insights they need to design strategies and
tactics that lead to profitable growth.
Members tap into $2.5 million of primary and secondary retail
industry research conducted annually, track the shopping behaviors
and motivations of 50,000 shoppers surveyed annually and access a
comprehensive online research portal with vast retailer, channel and
category knowledge and insights.
Members glean the latest information about economic factors affecting
retailing, critical shopper insights, retail formats and strategies,
important competitive developments, the newest applications and
implications of technology, and more.
The Retail Forward Intelligence System™ Difference:
Shopper Insights. Identify where customers shop, what they buy and
why. Tap into rich shopper insights on shopping trends, channel
shopping behavior and retailer patronage. Understand how share of
preference is shifting. Develop account-specific marketing and
merchandising strategies and identify market opportunities.
Economic Analysis. Monitor retail sales performance and forecasts
for your key accounts, competitors and merchandise categories.
Assess the impact of key economic factors on your business and your
customer’s business. Better understand and prepare for the changing
economic climate.
Retail Industry Trends. Track and evaluate the impact of significant
developments and breaking news across all channels and categories.
Leverage a continuous stream of insights on new retail concepts and
in-depth analyses of innovative companies. Monitor emerging retailers
and retail markets around the globe.
Channel Forecasts. Explore the outlook for key lines of retail trade
including: Food, Drug, Mass, Dollar Stores, Warehouse Clubs,
Convenience Stores, Consumer Electronics, Home Improvement,
Home Furnishings, Department Stores, Apparel Specialty Stores and
Branded Apparel Suppliers.
Key Account Developments. Track emerging issues at your key
retail accounts. Stay up-to-date on significant trends and better
understand the shopping behavior of your key account’s customers.
Understand where leading retailers are headed, how their moves will
impact your business and how you can prepare and respond.
Membership in the Retail Forward Intelligence System™ now includes access to the Retail Forward KnowledgeBase™, a virtual retail industry portal delivering up-to-date company, channel, category and consumer data, analysis, news and more.
The Retail Forward Intelligence System™ suite of programs includes:
The Retail Forward Intelligence System™ tracks:
Strategic Issues
- Identify and assess critical success factors and strategic change drivers
- Evaluate business rationale for format, operational and technological innovations
Shopper Insights
- Identify where customers shop, why and what they buy
- Segment shoppers by demographic, psychographic, and lifestyle group
The Economic Environment
- Track retail sales for lines of trade plus a five year sales forecast
- Calculate an index of leading retail indicators
- Monitor and forecast retail sales for several merchandise categories
Retail Formats
- Profile of new retail concepts
- In‑depth analyses of innovative companies
- Monitor new, unique and emerging retailers
Deliverables
| Retail Forward KnowledgeBase™ |
An online retail research portal delivering up-to-date company, channel, category and consumer data, analysis, news and more.
The KnowledgeBase™ filters content allowing easy and comprehensive research. Access Retail Forward Intelligence System™ and ShopperScape™ content, Company Profiles, a Retail Performance Database, a vast Photo Library, the latest retail news, financial reports, and more. |
| Retail Perspectives |
Weekly series of intelligence briefings deliver timely analysis of breaking news and the latest developments in the retail industry. Members receive several Retail Perspectives each month focusing on a specific retail industry sector.
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| Retail Update |
Analysis and insight on significant economic issues and developments impacting the retail outlook; and compilation, summary, and assessment of retailer performance and retail sales from the previous month. |
| Top 200 Retailers Worldwide |
Annual report listing and analyzing the top 200 global retailers. Includes retailer sales, growth rates, store counts, primary line of trade, countries of operation and more. Analysis identifies changes and trends developing year-to-year. |
Strategic Outlook Conference |
Annual conference focusing on the outlook for retailing and consumer goods marketing and distribution. A current assessment of economic developments, significant consumer trends, supplier-retailer relationships, multi-channel innovations, and key competitive developments across all sales and marketing channels are provided, along with perspectives on emerging trends, critical issues and best practices from around the world. |
| Webinars |
Interactive series designed to take members beyond the pages of our reports and provide a unique opportunity to connect directly with retail analysts and shopper insights experts. |
| Industry Outlooks |
In-depth assessments and strategic insights on the outlook for key lines of retail trade. Detailed assessments cover industry size, growth, and outlook, structural changes, performance, consumer-shopping behavior, new developments and emerging trends and issues with a strategic perspective. |
Learn More
To learn about the benefits of membership in the Retail Forward Intelligence System™, contact Katherine
Clarke, Vice President of Marketing at 614.355.4009 or kclarke@retailforward.com
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