Archive Webinar Series Upcoming WebinarsPast Webinars Upcoming Subscription Webinars There are no upcoming webinars at this time. Recorded Subscription Webinars Webinar US Apparel Retailing Webinar: Activation in Activewear 6 Dec 2018, 01:00 PM EST As retailers strive to retain or win back shoppers, there has never been more attention on retailer brand assortments—both at the holidays and throughout the year. Activewear brands are a key part of many retailers’ rejuvenated assortment strategies, and the brands themselves have been investing in creating a more cohesive brand presence in one of the fastest-growing areas of apparel retailing. Kantar Consulting’s new Touchpoint Analysis study of top activewear brands reveals ... Webinar Emerging Macro Retail Trends Webinar: Putting a spotlight on the (life)stage of shoppers 29 Nov 2018, 11:00 AM EST In the past, the age, generation, and lifestage of household shoppers may have been considered one and the same to suppliers and retailers—middle-aged boomers with children at home. Now, those three characteristics of household shoppers are quite distinct. For instance, the age at which households have children has change drastically from previous decades.Tune in to this webinar to learn the spending and shopping patterns of households as they move through a half dozen different lifestages. ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar: Holiday 2018: Converting connected shoppers through digital touchpoints 14 Nov 2018, 11:00 AM EST The 2018 holiday season is shaping up to be the most digitally-driven yet. As more digital touchpoints are integrated in-store and online, retailers and suppliers alike have new opportunities to influence and convert the sale. Last year, online holiday growth stemmed from more purchasers rather than more shoppers. Considering this trend, online gift buyers browsing for deals and inspiration this year may be more enticed to buy when the product or price is “right.” Join Kantar ... Webinar US Home Improvement Webinar: Functional vs. experiential - Aligning with generational needs in home improvement 8 Nov 2018, 01:00 PM EST While Baby Boomers have long been the home improvement channel’s top spenders, the segment is moving into less home spend-heavy lifestyles. At the same time, a growing share of Gen Y shoppers are purchasing homes and starting families. As a generation accustomed to numerous modes of shopping, inspiration, and accessibility, Gen Y shoppers tend to prioritize the more experiential elements of shopping, while Boomers continue to drive consistent, functional trips at home improvement. ... Webinar US Channel Grocery Webinar: Who needs a doctor when you have a grocery store? 1 Nov 2018, 01:00 PM EDT As the country looks for ways to cope with issues such as high obesity rates, rising healthcare costs, and an aging population more and more shoppers are turning to a place they visit every week – the grocery store. In recent years, there has been an explosion of health & wellness products and services offered by supermarkets. At first this was driven by shoppers’ desire to focus on ‘self-care’ and prevent health issues from even occurring by eating better food ... Webinar US Channel Mass Webinar: Evaluating the online experience at Target and Walmart 25 Oct 2018, 01:00 PM EDT Over the last year, Walmart and Target have dedicated significant resources to offer more compelling and functional experiences for their shoppers online. Both retailers have elevated the website and mobile experience as well as expanded and enhanced fulfillment options. But have they done enough to keep up with shoppers’ demands and the standards being set by key competitors? Join Kantar Consulting to learn: The latest shopper trends detailing shoppers’ demands for the omnichannel ... Webinar US Shopper FDM Webinar: The Shifting Shopper Landscape for Consumables 24 Oct 2018, 01:00 PM EDT Both retailers and shoppers have spent the past several years adjusting to a new set of shopping realities. Retailers have invested in the store experience and digital capabilities. Shoppers have begun to expand their retailer consideration set; plus their understanding of “value” has evolved and so has the way in which many retailers (and suppliers) communicate with shoppers about value. With all these overlapping and intersecting changes what is the impact on shopping routines ... Webinar US Channel Drug Webinar: The changing drug channel - Performance and strategic update 18 Oct 2018, 01:00 PM EDT Last year was an eventful one for the U.S. chain drug channel, and 2018 has proven to be no different. Moving into the last quarter of the year, the drug channel has experienced vertical integration, store acquisitions, new format testing, failed M&A, new partnerships, new competition, and more. In this webinar, we will check in on the strategic shifts occurring at the retailer level and make sense of the role of the drug channel in the overall retail and shopper landscapes going forward. As ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar: Online grocery moves to mainstream - How to further elevate the offer 20 Sep 2018, 11:00 AM EDT Online grocery in the U.S. has arrived. No longer a fringe capability, retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon are investing heavily in their online grocery proposition. With key services and infrastructure established, the focus is now on how to differentiate key platforms and capture new trip types. Join Kantar Consulting to prepare for the next wave of online grocery innovation. As part of this webinar, we will: Understand recent fulfillment shifts and emerging players across ... Webinar US Apparel Retailing Webinar: Digital Shopper Shifts Drive Retailer Partnerships 12 Sep 2018, 01:00 PM EDT Physical stores are under pressure. As of 2018, ShopperScape® data shows that barely more than 50% of shoppers choose them as their primary apparel shopping destination. Shoppers are looking elsewhere—namely to digital platforms—for inspiration. As social media sets new standards for brand engagement, retailers have thrown out their playbooks and are looking for new partnerships to help them retain and engage shoppers on any platform. As part of this discussion, ... Webinar US Channel Grocery Webinar: Capitalizing on The Grocery Channel’s New Strategic Direction 23 Aug 2018, 01:00 PM EDT During these first seven months of 2018, the pace of change has only accelerated for the grocery industry. Gourmet pet food cooking classes, grocery delivery with driverless cars; retailers are desperate to find a distinctive hook with shoppers. In this session we will explore the current state of the grocery industry, key growth strategies to drive in-store and online differentiation, and ways that manufacturers can partner with their retailers to grow. As part of the discussion, ... Webinar Emerging Macro Retail Trends Webinar: Holiday 2018 Forecast - Staying on course in the wake of macro disruption 22 Aug 2018, 11:00 AM EDT Many retailers this holiday will find themselves in an unfamiliar situation since the Great Recession made waves—trying to keep themselves sailing downwind, rather than just trying to plug the holes in their boat. Big box mass and select specialty retailers began to turn themselves around last holiday as shopper confidence gained strength. Tax policy changes and job gains will once again provide shoppers motivation this holiday, but retaining the loyalty of holiday shoppers will be ... Webinar US Channel Value Webinar: Evolving the Discount Channel - Performance and Strategic Update 9 Aug 2018, 01:00 PM EDT The start of the 2018 fiscal year brought weather induced performance woes. With retailers warming up in Q2, value leaders are adapting their digital and in-store strategies to keep pace with emerging players. At the same time, shoppers continue to redefine the role of small-format stores and how they enhance value through holistic means. More than convenience and price, shoppers are striving toward value integration through brand identity and a frictionless in-store and online experience. ... Webinar US Home Improvement Webinar: Home improvement strategic checkup - Understanding the current retailer and shopper landscape to build future growth 2 Aug 2018, 01:00 PM EDT As the macro environment stabilizes in a post-recession economy, the home improvement channel has fared particularly well, with a continued positive outlook in future forecasts. Amid this period of growth, key home improvement retailers have been proactive in investing in initiatives that will drive future growth, rather than resting on the laurels of recent successes. Six months after announcing major changes to strategic initiatives, Home Depot’s investment of over $11 billion, aimed ... Webinar US Shopper FDM Webinar: Shopper Spotlight on Health, and the Rising Challenge of Specialty Players 1 Aug 2018, 01:00 PM EDT Though shopper anxiety about a range of issues has ebbed this year, two-thirds of shoppers remain “extremely” concerned about some aspect of health and wellness—whether it be their family’s health, access to health services, or rising health care costs. Retailers and brands can play a role in alleviating those anxieties, and in this webinar we’ll review the state of shoppers’ health and wellness, and the opportunities to connect with shoppers in this space. While ... Webinar US Channel Club Webinar: Achieving Big Box Growth in a Smaller World 26 Jul 2018, 01:00 PM EDT At a time when small box formats and online platforms occupy an increasingly large share of US sales, clubs stand as the frontrunner of big box retail growth over the next five years. The channel is positioned to benefit from changing shopper expectations surrounding the retail experience, and suppliers that successfully partner with clubs can ride a wave of growth in an ever more challenging retail landscape. Join Kantar Consulting expert Tim Campbell to learn: The state of the club ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar: Defining your Prime position: How to capitalize on Amazon’s key audience 25 Jul 2018, 11:00 AM EDT With Prime now reaching nearly half of U.S. households, Amazon’s membership program is moving mainstream. To resonate with this massive audience, brands must align with Amazon’s efforts and develop a Prime strategy. Join Kantar Consulting to learn more about Prime’s evolution and best practices for partnering with Amazon. As part of the discussion, we will: Assess Prime member shopping behavior and engagement across the ecosystem Consider Amazon’s recent initiatives ... Webinar US Home Improvement Webinar: Aligning with retailer services to build value across shopper segments 20 Jun 2018, 01:00 PM EDT In a time when shoppers are empowered by digital technology and presented with a wider set of retail formats to choose from, many are rethinking their spending priorities and their views around value. Shoppers’ will no longer compromise on price, quality, or convenience elevating personalized experiences like services as key value differentiators in retail. In fact, Kantar Consulting forecasts that consumer spending on services will rise to 70% of all consumer spending by 2023. As ... Webinar US Apparel Retailing Webinar: From Mass Retail to Meghan Markle - Top influencers in apparel retailing today 7 Jun 2018, 01:00 PM EDT Mass retailers are refocusing on fashion. Walmart and Target have both had a wardrobe overhaul in the past year, completely revamping their brand portfolios for stronger appeal to younger, more fashionable shoppers. We’ll take a look at how their assortment has changed and how shoppers are reacting. But perhaps more than competitive shifts, one of the strongest influences on the apparel industry today is the influencers themselves. Social media stars and cultural style icons are taking ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar - Social commerce: Capitalizing on today’s key platform 24 May 2018, 11:00 AM EDT With major U.S. social platforms introducing new retail capabilities, social media is quickly moving down the purchase funnel. By expanding beyond brand building to support conversion, these platforms are better enabling retailers and suppliers to move shoppers from inspiration to purchase. As shoppers, especially Centennials, increasingly turn to social sites for shopping, brands need to ensure that they have a shoppable presence across these digital touchpoints. Join Kantar Consulting ... Webinar US Channel Mass Webinar - Chasing a Fragmented Shopper Base: Who is the Key Shopper for Mass Retail? 3 May 2018, 01:00 PM EDT At both Walmart and Target, young families are driving cross-box shopping and basket-building. These newer households represent an important demographic for both retailers as they seek to increase traffic and drive comps–but at the same time, older households present continued opportunities, especially when it comes to growth in health and wellness services. As a part of this discussion, attendees can expect to learn: The major macro and shopper trends bifurcating the mass shopper ... Webinar Emerging Macro Retail Trends Webinar - Competing for Share of Wallet: Forecasts and Implications 2 May 2018, 11:00 AM EDT Competition for share of wallet is heating up. Digital has brought all categories within the reach of shoppers at just about any point in time, making specialty goods and services more accessible. Meanwhile, costs are rising in some essential services and goods, siphoning away discretionary income. Consumer brands will increasingly struggle to stand on their own as shoppers adjust their spending accordingly. Suppliers and retailers will need to develop new partnerships, assets, and skills ... Webinar US Shopper FDM Webinar - Mapping the FDM Landscape: the Shopper POV 25 Apr 2018, 01:00 PM EDT One of the defining characteristics of the shopper landscape over the past several years has been the redefinition—and expansion—of the notion of “value.” As shoppers evolve in this space, it’s incredibly important for the retailer-supplier conversation to move beyond a price-focused view of value, as well. To that end, we’ve suggested creating “value scorecards” for your brands and retail partners, and to look for synergies to build in to ... Webinar US Channel Value Webinar - Resetting the Stage: Exploring the US Discounter Agenda in Changing Retail Landscape 19 Apr 2018, 01:00 PM EDT Last year was an exciting year for US discounters. With new retailers entering the space, established players continuing to innovative their businesses, and increasing competition from other channels, the landscape has never been so transformational. At the same time, shoppers are continuing to redefine what value means for them. Join us as Kantar Consulting walks you through the key story lines to watch in 2018 and how to incorporate them into your plan so that you're ready to capture unfolding ... Webinar US Channel Grocery Webinar - Dissecting the Big Three: Kroger, Albertsons, and Ahold Delhaize USA 12 Apr 2018, 01:00 PM EDT The current grocery landscape is demanding new capabilities and strategies from our retailers. To remain relevant these retailers must adjust to find growth in uncomfortable places: eCommerce, acquisitions of unconventional players, services, etc. In this session we will examine the 2017 performance of the top three grocery players: Kroger, Albertsons and Ahold Delhaize USA and what their future strategies mean for the grocery landscape in 2018 and beyond. As part of the discussion, attendees ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar - U.S. Omnichannel Review: Assessing Key Shifts in Fulfillment 22 Mar 2018, 11:00 AM EDT As shoppers’ expectations for convenience continue to escalate, retailers across the board are investing in fulfillment to better serve shoppers how and where they want to shop. By partnering with third-party providers, acquiring last-mile logistics companies, or building capabilities in-house, retailers are broadening their fulfillment options to provide shoppers with greater immediacy and flexibility. At the same time, recent innovation, such as Amazon Key, further disrupts the way ... Webinar US Home Improvement Webinar – Finding New Growth in Home Improvement: The Shift to Providing Complete Home Solutions 8 Mar 2018, 01:00 PM EST In the wake of a strong macro environment and increased savings from the recent U.S. tax bill, home improvement retailers are looking ahead to what’s next for the channel, rather than idling in their recent successes. As retailers funnel capital expenditures into new initiatives, the shift to becoming complete home solution providers becomes more pronounced. Growth into décor-related categories, home design services, and digital tools are becoming more prominent offers from ... Webinar US Channel Drug Webinar: When Store Brands Set the Standards - How to Approach Burgeoning Private Label Portfolios at Drug 1 Mar 2018, 01:00 PM EST Across the chain drug channel, retailers’ store brand portfolios have undergone rapid and dynamic innovation. Rather than existing as lower-priced options that reflect established category assortments, private label brands at drug now are front-end category leaders and are setting high standards for national brands. With more shelf space and preferential merchandising devoted to private label, suppliers must learn how to work both with and against these increasingly robust store brands. As ... Webinar US Shopper FDM Webinar: 2018 Outlook and Loyalty 21 Feb 2018, 01:00 PM EST It may be a New Year, but shoppers are more likely to show signs of doubling down on key shopping behaviors rather than adopting totally new shopping approaches. However, some of these behaviors—i.e., shifting more shopping online, trialing online grocery shopping, maintaining a stable set of retailers shopped—still require explicit consideration when thinking about how to go market and how to attract and retain shoppers. Join as for our first webinar of the year to learn what ... Webinar US Apparel Retailing Webinar: Using Loyalty to Crown Shopper Royalty 15 Feb 2018, 01:00 PM EST Several leading apparel retailers saw a much-needed positive holiday season in 2017 as new strategies and initiatives started to take hold with shoppers and deliver positive results. One of the big initiatives that has been at the top of the list for many of the biggest players is loyalty. Just as Amazon continues to push Prime to the limits, apparel retailers are also rethinking how they can best capture the attention of their biggest spenders and increase their share of wallet in 2018. ... Webinar US Channel Mass Webinar: Driving Comps and Accelerating Digital - The Mass Retail Story in 2018 8 Feb 2018, 01:00 PM EST Walmart and Target have arrived at two overarching necessities to drive near-term relevance and long-term growth: boosting store comps and accelerating digital investment and engagement. As the two retailers wrap up their fiscal years, they are approaching a pivotal year ahead to achieve these goals, which will likely yield new and evolving demands for suppliers. Join Kantar Consulting's experts to learn: Our first take on how Walmart and Target closed out 2017–how the retailers ... Webinar Emerging Macro Retail Trends Webinar: 2018 U.S. Outlook - Planning for the Year Ahead 1 Feb 2018, 11:00 AM EST Retailers and manufacturers should be optimistic about 2018 given the lift tax cuts will provide to spending. But shifting digital, demographic, and economic trends mean it will be a retail environment in which change will be rewarded, while the status quo will be scrutinized. Tune in to this webinar to understand what strategies you need to change to win shoppers in 2018. As part of this discussion, expect to learn: How changes to tax policy will affect retail in 2018. The retailers, ... Webinar US Channel Grocery Webinar: The Path to Grocery 2025 - Journey to Future Success 31 Jan 2018, 01:00 PM EST The grocery landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Changing shopper dynamics; new technology; and innovation in format, pricing, and product have changed the game. In this session, we will look at the path grocery retailers will take as they work to succeed in 2018 and beyond. As part of this discussion, attendees can expect to: Understand the current grocery landscape in a channel-less world and who will win and lose Explore the critical trends that will ensure grocery retailers ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar: Planning For the New Retail Digital Will Usher in the New Year 25 Jan 2018, 11:00 AM EST In the U.S., 2017 saw digital reach continue to escalate across touchpoints. In turn, we are entering an era of "New Retail," in which shoppers experience an ever-more seamless connection between online and offline. This evolving retail environment demands new skill sets from retailers and manufacturers alike. Join Kantar Retail as we reflect on the elevation of omnichannel in 2017, how this trend manifested during the holiday season, and expectations for its evolution throughout 2018. As ... Webinar US Apparel Retailing Webinar: Future Mall Landscape - Silent Night, or Merry and Bright? 7 Dec 2017, 01:00 PM EST As the holiday shopping season gets into full swing, all eyes will be once again on stores and mall-based retailers to see how they will weather this key shopping season. The mall landscape continues to shift and change as shoppers' habits evolve from single- to multi- to channel-less shopping, especially when it comes to apparel. Retailers are also changing their strategies, not only rightsizing stores and optimizing their digital presence, but attempting to create better and more lasting ... Webinar Emerging Macro Retail Trends Webinar: Minding the Children - What Shifting Household Dynamics Mean for Retail 15 Nov 2017, 11:00 AM EST Households with children remain an essential segment for manufacturers and retailers—that hasn't changed. But plenty has changed in terms of the demographics, category purchase decisions, and shopping behavior of this segment. In this webinar, we will give you the insights you need to profitably capture the spending of current and future families. As part of this discussion, expect to learn: How the widening income divide has affected households with children The growing geographic ... Webinar US Channel Grocery Retailing Webinar: Finding Real Innovation in Grocery - The Hidden Gems of 2017 9 Nov 2017, 01:00 PM EST In a time of minimal store growth and peak store saturation, innovation in grocery is increasingly important. This innovation is often concentrated in regional, more nimble food retailers and can indicate where the larger industry is headed. As we progress towards the end of the year, explore what innovations have taken place in 2017 and understand what to look for in 2018 and beyond as suppliers and retailers look for future growth opportunities. As part of this discussion, attendees can ... Webinar US Home Improvement Webinar: The Home Improvement Shopping Experience - Capitalizing on the Box 2 Nov 2017, 01:00 PM EDT With growth consistently above the retail average, the home improvement is an outlier in a time where big box growth is lagging. To continue success as new technology enters the market and more shoppers shift preferences towards digital and convenience, key home improvement retailers will need to modernize the box to better align with shopper expectations. As part of this discussion, attendees can expect to learn: Kantar Retail's latest forecasts for home improvement performance this ... Webinar US Shopper FDM Webinar: State of the Shopper Today - Status Quo or at an Inflection Point 1 Nov 2017, 01:00 PM EST The pace of change—in general and at retail—has been staggering over the past few years, and connecting with shoppers can sometimes feel like playing a game of catch-up. As 2017 nears its end, we'll pause to examine how shoppers are feeling and behaving at retail, look forward to where shopping behavior is headed to close out 2017, and identify some key watch-outs for 2018. In this webinar, we'll leverage Kantar Retail's latest shopper research to: Take a pulse check on shoppers' ... Webinar US Channel Mass Webinar: How Are Walmart and Target Using Private Brands to Drive Value and Experience? 26 Oct 2017, 01:00 PM EDT As competition intensifies across channels and shoppers' standards for value shift, retailers are elevating private brands to meet shoppers' value expectations and offer distinctive trip drivers. Walmart and Target have both stood out for recent efforts: Walmart continues to deepen private brand presence and penetration across the store—with a focus on consumables—while this fall Target launched four of a dozen new discretionary private brands. Join Kantar Retail's experts to ... Webinar US Channel Drug Retailing Webinar: What’s Next for 2017 25 Oct 2017, 01:00 PM EDT With the Walgreens Boots Alliance-Rite Aid deal almost in the rearview mirror, it's full steam ahead for the drug channel. Throughout the year, macro and industry occurrences continued to shape the retail landscape and impact traffic, conversion, and shopper behavior at drug and in general. Now in Q4, retailers and suppliers alike can move out of limbo and focus more fully on execution, particularly in front store and digital. In this webinar, we will explore: How CVS Health, Walgreens ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar: Holiday 2017 Preview - Tis the Season for Digital Disruption 5 Oct 2017, 11:00 AM EDT Heading into holiday 2017, one thing is for certain: online will again drive holiday sales growth. With Amazon – and its ever-evolving ecosystem – expected to dominate holiday shopping, competitive retailers will need to leverage their own digital capabilities to establish a unique holiday proposition for shoppers, while defending against more nimble, digitally-native brands. Join Kantar Retail as we discuss innovative digital strategies that are reinventing the holiday shopping ... Webinar US Apparel Retailing Webinar 13 Sep 2017, 01:00 PM EDT For the past four years, Kantar Retail has tracked the most common path to purchase for apparel, revealing that shopping for apparel is moving quickly into digital and mobile modes. The 2017 data extends the trend, underlining just how flexible apparel shoppers have become and how rapidly shopping approaches are changing. Even a quarter of Senior shoppers now report doing most of their apparel shopping completely digitally. In addition to understanding how they shop, it's also important ... Webinar Emerging Macro Retail Trends Webinar: Kantar Retail's Holiday 2017 Forecast: Netting Out Sales Amid the Crosswinds 30 Aug 2017, 11:00 AM EDT The performances of many retailers were upended last holiday by online' s dominance, government-related disruptions, and heightened shopper demands. Retailers should expect these winds of change to grow stronger this holiday. Tune in to this webinar for the unveiling of Kantar Retail's 2017 holiday forecast and hear our perspective on how retailers and suppliers should navigate these crosswinds during the biggest selling season of the year. As part of this discussion, expect to learn: The ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar: U.S. Online Grocery Update - The Multi-Channel Retailer Response 24 Aug 2017, 11:00 AM EDT Online grocery sales are expected to nearly triple in the next four years, in part due to an underlying shopper demand for stress-free shopping experiences. As a result, online grocery is no longer a fringe capability; stakeholders across the board are pulling out all stops to establish a robust grocery eCommerce offering. Join Kantar Retail in examining how key players are responding to this rising shopper need. As part of this discussion, we will: Assess the expanding click-and-collect ... Webinar US Channel Value Discounter Webinar: The Value Channel - It's Not What it Used to Be 17 Aug 2017, 01:00 PM EDT We are barely halfway through 2017 and the discounter channel has been very active. Lidl has opened its first US stores to great fanfare and is rapidly expanding its footprint. Aldi, for its part, is making significant investments in its stores in order to remain competitive. Shoppers are taking notice too, finding both retailers increasingly attractive, while also rethinking their notions of value at the same time. As time passes, the discounter channel is becoming is becoming an epicenter ... Webinar US Shopper FDM Webinar: Crossing the Box and Building the Basket: The View from Shoppers 16 Aug 2017, 01:00 PM EST As many retailers that sell primarily fast-moving consumer goods have seen their shopper bases erode over the past few years, emphasis has shifted from attracting new shoppers to "getting more" from a retailer's existing shopper base. Investing in an improved store experience, curating an assortment that is especially appealing to loyal shoppers, delivering unique value, and providing useful services all serve as potentially powerful levers to drive traffic and build baskets among a retailer's ... Webinar US Channel Grocery Retailing Webinar: The Grocery Games - A Battle on Three Fronts 3 Aug 2017, 01:00 PM EDT In an increasingly complex competitive environment, supermarket retailers are struggling to find ways to successfully compete and differentiate themselves in the current retail landscape. From the growth of Aldi and Trader Joes, paired with entry of Lidl to the US market, discounters are pushing the boundaries on price and private label in retail. Now, with the news of an Amazon acquisition of Whole Foods, both natural and organic retailing and eCommerce in grocery are set for continuing ... Webinar US Home Improvement Webinar: Hiding in Plain Sight: Tapping Into Home Improvement Spending Potential 2 Aug 2017, 01:00 PM EDT Baby Boomers and pro contractors have long made up the backbone of home improvement retailers' shopper bases. In the midst of a great deal of change, these groups continue to represent key opportunities for retailers to shift their approaches, deepen connections, and drive more spending. As part of this discussion, attendees can expect to learn: Kantar Retail's latest forecasts for home improvement performance this year and beyond How Boomers' potential for home improvement spending ... Webinar US Channel Club Webinar: Bridging the Divide Between Past Strategies and Future Growth 27 Jul 2017, 01:00 PM EDT Clubs are undergoing a period of disruption where the old, traditional modes of business such as the six rights of merchandising must be combined with new shopper strategies and platforms to achieve success. For example, eCommerce represents both a threat and an opportunity that clubs can no longer afford to engage cautiously. Furthermore, as expansion slows in the US, opportunities are opening up abroad. Join Kantar Retail's expert Tim Campbell to learn how to incorporate new strategies, ... Webinar US Shopper FDM Webinar: The Low-Income Opportunity in Natural/Organic and Disruptive Consumables Retailers 15 Jun 2017, 01:00 PM EST As shoppers’ spending sentiment remains flat and retail sales gains remain modest in 2017, it will be imperative to identify new growth opportunities and to understand the potential impact of new retail players on shoppers’ spending and shopping habits. In this webinar, we’ll parse one such growth opportunity that is likely flying below your radar: the organic/natural opportunity among lower-income shoppers. Additionally, we’ll gauge the shopper impact of some “disruptive” ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar: Amazon, Walmart, & Alibaba: Assessing Recent Initiatives and Competitive Positioning 14 Jun 2017, 11:00 AM EDT As Prime membership scales in the U.S., Amazon continues to innovate on behalf of its members to fuel growth and lock in loyalty. In turn, Amazon is fundamentally reinventing the way shoppers buy online. To combat Amazon's efforts, retailers at home and abroad are ramping up their eCommerce operations to drive their competitive positioning. Join Kantar Retail in understanding three key behemoths as they battle to win online share. As part of this discussion, we will: Assess ... Webinar US Apparel Retailing Webinar: Assessing the Amazon Threat 8 Jun 2017, 01:00 PM EDT 2017 is the year Wall Street has predicted that Amazon will overtake Macy's as the country's top retailer of apparel. If recent headlines from Amazon are anything to go by, it seems it's only a matter of time until this prophecy comes true. While Amazon is not a new challenger in the apparel realm, it is a constantly changing one. We'll look at how well its current initiatives are working, and what we might expect from future strategies already in the works. We'll also explore how Amazon ... Webinar US Channel Mass Webinar: Driving a Differentiated Multichannel Experience at Walmart 11 May 2017, 01:00 PM EDT Walmart continues its efforts to improve the store experience, with a particular focus on differentiating the box from the retailer's digital platforms; the retailer has also furthered its efforts around a new prototype with future-oriented stores in Houston and Orlando. Meanwhile, on Walmart.com, the retailer is focused on cementing the fundamentals around content as it moves towards its goals of building more efficient baskets online. These initiatives in the store and online have important ... Webinar Emerging Macro Retail Trends Webinar: Category Insights 2022 - First Look at Kantar Retail's Updated Forecasts 10 May 2017, 11:00 AM EDT We are moving quickly to a post-recovery world which will still look relatively unfamiliar and daunting to suppliers and retailers. Escalating online penetration, renewed pockets of inflation, diverging spending confidence, and demographic shifts are among the many macro factors which will influence category spending in the coming years. Tune in to find out Kantar Retail's latest perspective on category growth, and how retailers and suppliers will need to adjust to succeed in this post-recovery ... Webinar US Home Improvement Webinar: Winning the Battle for Share of Shoppers' Wallets at Home 3 May 2017, 01:00 PM EDT The arrival of spring heralds the beginning of home improvement retailers' most important season, and concurrent advances in merchandising and shopper engagement. But even in a strong environment for home improvement, shoppers continue to redistribute share of wallet as preferences shift, particularly as it comes to discretionary purchases. Meanwhile, department stores and others on the hunt for growth are aiming to siphon home authority from traditional retailers. Where should traditional ... Webinar US Channel Grocery Retailing Webinar: The Grocery Games – Building a Ground Game in 2017 13 Apr 2017, 01:00 PM EDT Some of the largest players in the grocery industry have recently shared that this is one of the toughest competitive environment in years, quickly moving in to a landscape for what seems like a survival of the fittest environment. In a competitive landscape where only the "strongest" will survive, understand the key points of differentiation for some of the best grocers in the industry, regardless of the channel where they compete. In this webinar, we will explore: The key players ... Webinar US Channel Value Discounter Webinar: Discounters 2017 – Setting the Agenda 16 Mar 2017, 01:00 PM EDT The new year is setting up to be a transformational one for the discounter channel. With new retailers about the enter the space, established players are trying to be more innovative in their business. At the same time, shoppers are seeking greater control and stability in face of seemingly constant social, economic, and political turbulence. Given all the variables in play both inside and outside the channel, it's likely that 2017 will finish looking very different than when it started. ... Webinar US Home Improvement Webinar: The Connected Home Story and Macro Trends for 2017 9 Mar 2017, 01:00 PM EST "Stress-free" continues to be the shopping mantra of 2017. In the search for convenience and ease, shoppers are seeking out new and innovative ways to remove friction from their lives, and increasingly their homes. From smart thermostats to home security systems, connected home technology provides shoppers with new alternatives for home maintenance and stress-free living. With Kantar Retail's lead economist expecting positive macro tailwinds in 2017, The Home Depot and Lowe's will be frontrunners ... Webinar US Channel Drug Retailing Webinar:Navigating Chain Drug - Finding Growth in Complexity 2 Mar 2017, 01:00 PM EST It was an eventful 2016 for chain drug retailers, with more excitement to come in 2017. As pharmacy hyper-competition intensifies, the drug channel will continue to evolve as retailers react with innovations in partnerships, front store strategy, and health and wellness services and platforms. Join us as Brian Owens and Kate Senzamici help you to uncover the incremental growth opportunities in an increasingly complex drug channel landscape. Included in this discussion: An update on ... Webinar US Shopper FDM Webinar: Reaching Across the (Retail) Aisle to Connect with Shoppers in 2017 22 Feb 2017, 01:00 PM EST On its surface, shopping behavior has looked largely unchanged over the past year—spending sentiment has remained steady, retail sales growth has been modest, and shoppers' store sets have stabilized. But that high-level stability belies some important shifts that are underway, and now is certainly not the time to become complacent. With the meaning of "value" continuing to be reframed and refined, the growing prevalence of online in shoppers' routines coming off a strong 2016 holiday ... Webinar US Apparel Retailing Webinar: Finding Home Base 16 Feb 2017, 01:00 PM EST After a somewhat dismal holiday selling season, many apparel retailers are changing their lineup and searching for home base, not necessarily even to score a run, but just to get another at bat with the finicky apparel shopper. Apparel shoppers turned out in strong numbers this holiday, but unfortunately not in the places many of the largest apparel retailers hoped—namely their stores. Many preferred the convenience of online shopping, with many shifting spending to the retailer that ... Webinar US Channel Mass Webinar: What's Ahead: A Roadmap for Target and Walmart's Paths in 2017 9 Feb 2017, 01:00 PM EST As Target and Walmart begin 2017, both retailers have significant tasks ahead, and suppliers must be ready to respond. "Rebalancing" for a more value-focused approach, Target will be focused on refining the grocery strategy as well developing a sustainable growth strategy. Meanwhile, Walmart forges ahead on its growth measures: its efforts to drive comps at the Supercenter (including remodels), the integration of Jet, and the expansion of online grocery. Join Kantar Retail's Target and ... Webinar Emerging Macro Retail Trends Webinar: Calibrating for 2017 - Macro Predictions, Retail Considerations 2 Feb 2017, 11:00 AM EST The turn of the year is the most popular time to make resolutions to do better; the same is likely the case for those in the retail and supplier industry. Well, Kantar Retail is here to help. Tune into the first Emerging Macro Retail Trends webinar of the year to cement your understanding of the trends that defined the 2016 sales season, and more importantly how to adjust your strategies toward selling more in 2017. As part of this discussion, expect to learn: How the shifting macro ... Webinar US Channel Grocery Webinar: Three In-Store Themes to Plan Against for 2017 in Grocery 26 Jan 2017, 01:00 PM EST The grocery landscape serves as the epitome of an omni-channel world, with retailers in every US retailing channel fighting for their fair share of the grocery basket. Throughout the year, retailers and suppliers experimented with digital engagement, unique formats, creative services and categories, and more. While eCommerce is growing fastest in the grocery space, the physical store still serves as the foundation and focus of grocery sales in the US, accounting for more than 90% of grocery ... Webinar Digital Retailing Webinar: The Top Digital Themes to Plan Against in 2017 25 Jan 2017, 11:00 AM EST The acceleration of eCommerce in 2016 was evident well beyond the hype of record breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday online sales. Throughout the year, retailers and suppliers experimented with new eCommerce models and digital engagement channels to meet shoppers' demand for greater personalization, connection, and ease. Join Kantar Retail as we reflect on key eCommerce developments in 2016 and pinpoint emerging digital disruptors seen across Europe and the US that will rise in 2017. ...