Sector Reports

Our RetailX Sector reports take an in-depth dive into the companies, strategies and consumers of different sectors across the UK, Europe and the World. Each report aims to give a retailer greater understanding of the complexities of ecommerce by sector by studying the market forces and customer behaviours by product type. The reports are based on detailed interviews and case studies of the major player for each sector and are backed by our 8 years of RetailX research. Download each report to learn more about your sector and how to drive your business forward.
The InternetRetailing Warehousing 2025 report looks at a critical stage of the direct-to-consumer journey. Retailers are investing in their warehouses to ens...
Featuring case studies with:
IkeaThe Perfume Shop
Written by Colin Lewis Retail media is advertising within a retailer’s ecommerce website or apps – this is onsite retail media. It’s typically sold by ret...
The global homeware market is predicted to reach $145bn this year, as consumers make the most of their living spaces. Improving economic conditions and smart...
The Sustainability 2024 market report brings together the information from RetailX’s ecommerce market reports and performance-based ranking reports with cons...
Download the European Luxury Report 2024, following on from our Global Luxury Report 2024, this report takes a deeper dive into consumer behaviour and attitu...
The post-pandemic Nordic sports market has ‘normalised’ after two years of turbulence and is now experiencing a growth spurt. Inside the RetailX Nordics Spor...
Each year, more than 40,000 consumers from over 20 key ecommerce markets around the world respond to ConsumerX surveys that are translated into a dozen langu...
Featuring case studies with:
eBayIkeaNextScrewfix
While the global sports goods market is dominated by enormous, well-known brands, we also discuss the wealth of localised players that attract a lot of sales...
Returns have always been a part of retail, but with the growth of ecommerce there has been a sharp increase. This in turn has resulted in a range of challeng...
Featuring case studies with:
H&MOh Polly
SustainabilityX Shaping management strategies to drive positive impact Download the SustainabilityX Report 2024 and join the sustainabilityrevolution to un...
Featuring case studies with:
AvonEmma BridgewaterReformationReskinned
While new performance marketing tools and methodologies have, at first glance, made it easier than ever to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and initiat...
Report Overview Unlock the secrets of the subscriptions economy by registering now for the RetailX Subscription Report 2024. In this report we dive into t...
Featuring case studies with:
CocoonGoustoGrazeHotel ChocolatNetflix

Upcoming Sector Reports

Pre-register for our UK Luxury Report 2025 which navigates the refined world of British luxury. Gain critical insights into a market that blends tradition wi...
The Nordic countries, comprising Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, boast a combined population of nearly 30mn, with high internet and mobile phon...
Pre-register for the InternetRetailing Benelux Luxury Report 2025 for our analysis into a region defined by its discerning consumers and unique blend of cult...
Pre-register now to unlock the secrets of the French luxury market, a global benchmark for style and sophistication France, the birthplace of iconic luxur...
Pre-register now for insights into the dynamics of the Swiss luxury market. Switzerland holds a unique position within the global luxury sphere. Our repor...
Download RetailDNA Performance Value Chain Report in which we examine how Europe Top1000 retailers perform against RetailX value chain analysis.The report fo...
The DeliveryX Returns Report 2025 provides a comprehensive exploration of how leading retailers across the UK are tackling the rising challenges associated w...
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, encompassing essential products with high demand such as food, beverages, personal care items, and household su...
The Retail Media Report 2024 is your essential guide to understanding one of the fastest-growing opportunities in the retail ecosystem: retail media. As this...
In today’s digital-first world, social media has become much more than a platform for connection—it’s now a critical sales channel that’s reshaping the futur...
The DigitalX 2025 Report is your guide to navigating the ever evolving world of digital marketing. As new performance marketing tools and methodologies emerg...
The RetailX Subscription Report 2024 provides an in-depth look at the ever-evolving subscription economy, offering retailers a roadmap to tap into this growi...
20 Dec 2022
by Ian
Jindal
Download the RetailX Sustainability Benchmarking the Global Elite 250 report in which we assess how close the top retailers in the world are to reaching...
21 Sep 2022
by Ian
Jindal
Sustainability continues to grow in importance across the political, social and retail governance landscapes.
10 Aug 2021
by Paul
Skeldon
One of the standout sectors in 2020 and into 2021 has been the rise of online sales of homewares worldwide – and the RetailX Homeware Sector...

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The InternetRetailing Warehousing 2025 report explores this critical stage of the direct-to-consumer journey