Industries Market Research Reports

This series features novel business approaches and innovations in the retail space. It is a set of profiles that illustrate the trends offering holistic and interactive experiences for customers as well as convenience and benefits to retailers. To develop a business ecosystem that delivers high customer engagement, companies are investing in advanc...

This study features emerging Trend Opportunity Profiles that share novel business outlooks in the form of models, which offer convenience to customers and profit to owners through advanced technology usage, increased digital presence, and strategic collaborations. With a shift to convenience and ease of access as the focal point for consumers, c...

In the last few years, the practice of identifying someone based on their gender has lost importance. People have realized the extent of gender-based discrimination in society, in the workplace, and in the marketplace. More and more people have chosen to declare themselves nonbinary, to avoid being confined by the traditional definition of male or ...

Sustainability targets in businesses are increasing to mitigate the risk of stringent regulations, taxation, and, more importantly, to meet customer demand for more environmentally friendly products. To achieve these goals, businesses adopt decarbonization strategies and invest in low-carbon technologies and services at different stages of the supp...

This research service is chapter 2 of a 3-part series that examines the technological advancements and convergences led by major shifts in artificial intelligence, cognitive computing, 5G, blockchain and digital reality across cities, businesses, and consumers. The high rate of digital adoption, supported by strong indicators, such as over 95% smar...

The Smart City movement continues to gain traction, with increasing connectivity and novel solutions joining forces to tackle urbanization's top challenges. As cities undertake Smart City initiatives, solution providers must develop offerings aligned with customer expectations, and city-customers must convey the motivators propelling and restraints...

The supply chain market is becoming more complex in a time-constrained environment as speed of delivery and user experience emerge as critical factors; in fact, instant and same-day delivery solutions are now key service differentiators. Firms must rethink their strategies and devise more agile models that leverage economies of scale and still meet...

With the growth of online retail in Europe, the return logistics market is seeing tremendous expansion and giving rise to a range of new participants offering innovative returns models. By 2020, the business for logistics companies focusing on product returns will double. This implies significant growth of nearly 13% over the next 5 years and provi...

25 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia remains burdened with economic, social, and political crises. The recent ruble-oil crisis further weakened the economy. By examining the key Mega Trends in Russia, along with other factors that will impact and shape the country’s economy, this presentation discusses how the economic, political, ...