InfographicThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Store Closures, Last Mile and More John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research May 10, 2024 Reasons to ReadOur Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week series spotlights key data points from this week’s research. From store closure announcements to consumers’ inflation perception and the costs of last-mile delivery, discover key data points we are watching in week 19 of 2024. Dive into the full research reports behind these data points: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 19: Apparel Retailer rue21 To Close All Stores Responses to Inflation—Shoppers Are Less Inclined To Cut Back Discretionary Spending: US Consumer Survey Insights Rethinking Last-Mile Delivery: Building Customer-Centric Retail Experiences Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Financial Sentiment Improves Amid Middle East News Flow: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ StoresEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail in the Age of AI—Balancing Automation and Human-Centric ExperiencesEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—Infographic