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Deep Dive | November 19, 2024 Databank Members

Holiday 2024—Apparel Demand Strengthens as the Holiday Peak Draws Closer: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy.

Insight Report | November 19, 2024 Premium

The 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2025–26

The 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and compare when these fall to the prior year.

Insight Report | November 18, 2024 Premium

Ulta Beauty Investor Day 2024: Targeting Sustainable Growth, with a Focus on Digital Innovation

Discover insights from Ulta Beauty’s Investor Day 2024, covering the company’s strategic priorities for sustainable growth.

Analyst Corner | November 17, 2024 Premium

Analyst Corner—Is GenAI Changing the World? Part Two: Solving Four Major Hurdles Takes Progressive Improvement, with Charlie Poon

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Charlie Poon, Analyst, discusses GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) as a progressive opportunity. What hurdles need to be overcome to realize the technology’s true potential? Understand the path to a GenAI revolution.

Insight Report | November 15, 2024 Premium

October 2024 US Retail Sales: Nonstore Retailers Lead as Growth Accelerates

In October 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew by over 5% year over year, accelerating from the growth seen in August and September. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.

Infographic | November 15, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 46: US Retail and E-Commerce Focus

Discover key data points we are watching in week 46 of 2024. This week, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US retailing, covering market projections, market share breakdown and e-commerce penetration.

Insight Report | November 13, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside Earnings

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 10, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, Ralph Lauren, Qurate Retail and Wayfair, among others.

Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Databank Members

Further Stimulus Measures—Are They Moving the Needle on Sentiment?: China Consumer Survey Insights

Diving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering China’s stimulus measures. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends.

Infographic | November 11, 2024 Premium

Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers on Porch Piracy, Preferred Delivery Options and Fulfillment Expectations

Discover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ attitudes to last-mile delivery this holiday season, including their concern about porch piracy and their preferences for fast versus reliable delivery.

Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Free Report

AI for Merchandising: Applications, Implementation and Benefits Abound

Dive into the transformative impact and critical benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) on merchandising within the retail industry, and gain actionable insights on the key steps required to successfully integrate the technology. This research report is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Board.

Analyst Corner | November 10, 2024

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Analyst Corner: AliExpress Fights for Share of Cross-Border E-Commerce with New Singles’ Day Push—with John Mercer

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses moves by China’s AliExpress cross-border e-commerce platform (owned by Alibaba Group) to penetrate Western markets, including through its Singles’ Day promotions.

Event Presentation | November 8, 2024 Premium

AI’s CORE Revolution—Transforming Business Models and Customer Experience: Insights Presented at YPO Global Business Summit 2024

How is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming retail business models and the customer experience? Dive into the CORE revolution with our insights, presented at the YPO Global Business Summit 2024.

Infographic | November 8, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 45: Stores, Stores, Stores

Discover key data points we are watching in week 45 of 2024. This week, we focus on physical retail: How are store closures tracking for 2024 in the UK, the US and Canada?

Store Tracker | November 8, 2024 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 45: American Freight To Close All Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the huge rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from various major retailers, including American Freight, Marks & Spencer and Primark. Non-store-closure news includes an update on the CEO of Dollar Tree stepping down.

Store Tracker | November 6, 2024 Databank Members

Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024: Closures Outpace Openings

The Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on announced and actual store openings and closures in Canada. In this report, we include highlights from Alimentation Couch-Tard, Loblaw Companies, Sobey’s and more.