Bob Hoyler Industry Manager - Channels
chicago
English
I help to oversee Euromonitor International's retail, digital consumer, and e-commerce research strategy, providing actionable insights to clients about the evolving retail landscape.
About Bob
Bob helps to oversee Euromonitor’s global retail, digital consumer, and e-commerce syndicated research products, with a focus on content and client engagement. Clients hailing from a range of different industries make use of his in-depth knowledge on topics like grocery, online marketplaces, private label and delivery to inform strategic decisions.
Expertise
Bob Hoyler is a manager at Euromonitor International focused on sharing insights about the evolving retail landscape. Based in Chicago, he has nearly a decade of experience in the industry. Bob’s expertise has been featured in top business publications – such as Bloomberg, CNBC, and the Financial Times – and presented at global industry conferences, including CES.
Recently Published Work
Chart of The Month: Exploring Branding Challenges Amidst Social Media Fatigue
25 Sep 25Our latest Chart of The Month explores consumers' intentions towards social media engagement in the era of information overload, and the challenges this presents for brands.
The Definitive End of the De Minimis Tariff Exemption
3 Sep 25On 2 May, the Trump administration closed the de minimis tariff exemption for goods imported from China. The exemption allowed tariffs to be waived on shipments to the US valued under USD800. Now, the Trump administration has announced that, beginning on 29 August, the exemption will be closed for imports from all countries. This will have a massive impact on e-commerce retailers selling into the US, especially those who reshuffled their supply chains to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing.
Top Retail Trends in 2025: Discount Formats and Social Commerce Drive Growth
5 Jun 25In 2025, the retail sector is transforming as discount-orientated retailers continue to outperform the market amid economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, social media platforms evolve into important retail players in their own right.