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Retail Market Research Services

We provide detailed insights into industry-defining trends which allow us to identify skills gaps and uncover future recruitment needs.

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HomeOur ServicesRetail Market Research Services

With 30 years’ experience in retail and associated sectors and an unrivalled network of contacts and clients, agp is uniquely placed to provide compelling insights into industry-defining trends.

For our clients, we turn these insights into intelligence that allows us to identify skill gaps, uncover your future recruitment needs and help deliver organisational transformation.

What is retail market research? 

Retail market research is the process of gathering and analysing data about the retail industry to gain insights into skill gaps, recruitment needs and organisational transformation.

It involves undergoing an in-depth analysis using data, surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitor analysis, finding out their current organisational structure, leadership profiles and talent pipelines.

Our team analyses and interprets the collected data to generate meaningful insights, which are then translated into actionable recommendations for our clients. 

Businesses can then implement this data, helping them better understand their areas of development, recruitment opportunities and which hiring strategy they require to fulfil these areas. 

What are the benefits of retail market research services?

  • Detailed insights into emerging recruitment trends and new roles
  • In-depth competitor analysis including organisational structure, leadership profiles and talent pipeline
  • Bespoke best practice benchmarks and research programmes

Our retail market research approach

As a leading retail executive search firm, agp understands the importance of market research in the retail industry. 

Our approach combines a deep understanding of the retail landscape with extensive industry experience. We begin by conducting a thorough analysis of your business, the industry and your competitor’s current activities. 

This is followed by targeted data collection through surveys, interviews and focus groups. We then analyse and interpret the data to extract meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations and hiring strategies to our clients. 

Our research approach is tailored to each client’s specific needs, ensuring that we deliver accurate and relevant market intelligence to support their strategic decision-making in the dynamic retail sector.

What sectors do we conduct market research for?

agp conducts market research across a diverse range of sectors within the retail industry. Our expertise spans various areas, including fashion and apparel, luxury retail, consumer electronics, food and beverage, home and lifestyle, health and beauty, sports and leisure and more.

Our comprehensive approach enables us to provide valuable insights and strategic recommendations to our clients, empowering them to make better business decisions. 

Why choose agp for retail market research?

agp brings over 30 years of industry experience and a deep understanding of the retail landscape, allowing us to provide valuable insights into your skill gaps, future recruitment needs and where you can achieve organisational transformation.

Our team of experts combines expertise in market research methodologies with a strong background in retail, enabling us to deliver comprehensive and actionable findings tailored to our client’s needs. 

We are also known for our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality research, ensuring accurate data collection, rigorous analysis and reliable organisational recommendations. 

agp takes a client-focused approach, collaborating closely with businesses to understand their recruitment objectives and deliver research solutions that drive success in the competitive retail market.

agp can find the
ideal candidate

We provide detailed insights into industry-defining trends which allow us to identify skills gaps and uncover future recruitment needs.

We specialise in the following sectors

  • Retail Executive Search & Recruitment
  • Luxury Executive Search & Recruitment
  • Consumer Goods Executive Search & FMCG Recruiters
  • Hospitality and Leisure Executive Search
  • Travel Executive Search & Recruitment
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FAQs about Retail Market Research

What are the normal timescales for a Market Research exercise?

This will depend on the type of Market Research required, but we normally quote a 4-6 week timeline.

How much does retail market research cost?

This will depend on the type and volume of information required.

Get in touch to find out more.

What if we are not sure what we are looking for?

We offer flexibility throughout the Market Research project including weekly touchpoints so we can evolve or divert our strategy if required.

Testimonials

Our clients trust us to find the right person at the first time of asking

Executive Search Chief People Officer – Retail
Executive Search Chief Executive Officer - Retail
Executive Search Managing Director - Retail 

I have known Tony for some time both as a client and candidate and he never fails to impress. He quickly and efficiently understands the brief and then delivers strong candidates who have the necessary skills and expertise.

Tony invests time in both his clients and his candidates even when there is nothing specific to discuss. This is what makes him a great search specialist: he is approachable, engaging, warm and incredibly well-networked.

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Tony is my go-to search consultant for executive leaders. His deep knowledge and understanding of the retail market combined with his extensive network enables him to put forward exceptional candidates.

I also find that he listens and asks great questions to truly understand what is needed for each role and for the organisation. I have recruited some of my very best leaders through him.

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I have worked with Tony at agp for many years both as a client and a candidate.

Tony has in-depth experience and knowledge of the consumer industry which enables him to really understand the client’s and candidate’s needs and requirements in the interim market. This expertise has translated into great quality interim roles and candidates.

On a personal level Tony is friendly, approachable and responsive which makes him a pleasure to work with.

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