Since 1995 Planet Retail has been the world’s leading retail analyst and today provides unrivalled global intelligence, instant news and critical data - covering more than 9,000 retail operations across 211 markets. Planet Retail's unparalleled knowledge of the global retail scene provides suppliers, investors and retailers with critical insights that create competitive advantage.

For many years, the world's leading brands such as Walmart, Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive have used Planet Retail's services and expertise to drive growth, defend margins and diversify into new sectors and markets.

Planet Retail delivers retail intelligence which helps our clients identify key investment opportunities ahead of their competitors and minimise risk. Our long-established relationships, with key retailers mean you get the complete inside track through our sales, market share and store number forecasts. By joining Planet Retail you too can benefit from market leading insight, delivered straight to your desktop with our daily news, in-depth insight articles and reports.

Choose Planet Retail to:

• Unearth the future strategies of key retailers – take advantage of over 9,000 retailer profiles across 211 markets at corporate and country level to enhance your knowledge and understanding of major players.
• Identify growth opportunities – use our five-year historic and forecast data to ascertain which retailers, markets and channels are poised for growth.
• Discover new markets for your investments – utilise our country profiles and data analysis tools to gain critical insights into a country’s macroeconomics. Our key economic indicators include a full breakdown of consumer spending and sales across all retail sectors.
• Stay one step ahead – receive daily news alerts highlighting the latest developments and trends within the retail industry.
• Save time researching and add value – access hundreds of ready-made presentations and reports on key trends, best practice and innovations, including expert opinion and advice.
• Tailor your own research – compare and contrast market shares, store numbers, retailers, channels and markets of your choice with our unique analysis tool.
  

Custom Research

Our knowledge, your competitive advantage.

In addition to our subscription package, Planet Retail offers a unique, bespoke research service for projects which require a more personalised and flexible approach. We can deliver custom research trend reports, white papers, thought-provoking presentations and discussions enabling your company to gain a better understanding on your day-to-day operations, customers and marketplace. Our global team of expert analysts are on hand to provide up-to-the-minute, reliable and in-depth information tailored towards the individual needs of your business.

To find out more click here, alternatively contact us with your project idea and we will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.

Pay As You Go –

We also offer a flexible ‘pay as you go service’ which allows our clients to purchase trend reports ad hoc. Our Trend Reports are produced by our expert team of global analysts, dedicated to providing insight into today’s most significant trends. Choose from a range of reports which combine comprehensive analysis, with intuitive data and rich graphics. Visit our Online shop.

Our Partner

In 2011 Planet Retail collaborated with leading shopper research agency Simstore International, Simstore’s expertise and advanced shopper insight methodologies enable consumer goods manufacturers and retailers to gain a unique understanding of shopper behaviour. This partnership means we are able to provide thought-leading global insights into both retailer and shopper behaviour. To find out more information click here or contact us

Webcasts

Planet Retail's live web broadcasts allow you to hear from our expert analysts whilst viewing facts, figures, forecasts and in store photographs taken from the Planet Retail database. Each month our analysts tackle the latest developments affecting retailers, suppliers and manufacturers. Drawing on their own perception of the market place our analysts provide thought provoking opinion led webcasts, which allow you to obtain specialist advice on the issues that matter.

Testimonial

“I use Planet Retail to prepare market visits, analyse trade structure and prepare for customer meetings. I look at customer strategy to integrate this information.” Gilles Morel, Regional President, Mars Central Europe

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