Insight Report | October 24, 2023 Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Wrap-Up—Value, Technology and Convenience Take the LeadIndia-based online marketplace Flipkart hosted the 10th iteration of its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), on October 8–15, 2023. We present key trends and insights from BBD 2023 based on our observations and key insights released by Flipkart via a company statement on October 15, 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | October 24, 2023 Free Report Immersive Experiences in Retail: Driving Sales Through Enhanced Shopper EngagementImmersive experiences are emerging that promise to revolutionize the retail industry in driving customer engagement and loyalty. Coresight Research and Obsess explore how US brands and retailers plan to invest in and offer such experiences to reap multiple benefits, based on proprietary Coresight Research survey data. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2023 Premium Rite Aid Bankruptcy: What Does It Mean for Rivals?Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy on October 15, 2023. We cover the reasons behind it and the bankruptcy’s implications for Rite Aid’s competitors. Read More
Store Tracker | October 20, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 42: US Store Openings Surpass 5,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from 7-Eleven and Aldi, among others. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, October 2023: Rite Aid Files for BankruptcyWe provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Rite Aid, Showfields and Shift Technologies. Read More
Insight Report | October 18, 2023 Premium Generative AI Latest: The Rise of RAG, Updates from Amazon, Meta and OracleContinuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering the rise of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and updates from technology giants Amazon, Meta and Oracle. Read More
Insight Report | October 17, 2023 Premium September 2023 US Retail Sales: Retail Spending Outpaces Retail Inflation as Consumers Remain HealthyIn September 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 2.2% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2023 Databank Members Calm Before Holiday Shopping Season Begins: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 42We assess what could be the last week of stable consumer behavior ahead of the holiday retail season. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2023 Premium US Holiday Survey and Outlook 2023: E-Commerce To Drive GrowthWe dig deep into where, when and how US consumers will spend for holiday 2023, using proprietary survey data. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2023 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Self-Checkout and Store Closures, the INFORM Consumers Act, US Retailer CommentaryIn this first report in our new monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we discuss the size of the inventory shrink challenge in the US and present developments in theft and related incidents in the US and the UK from the past few months. We also provide commentary on the topic from US retailers’ recent earnings calls. This report covers the INFORM Consumers Act, Target’s store closures, Walmart’s self-checkout closures and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 15, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Three Trends About the US Return to Office You Don’t Already KnowThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses three major retail-related trends about the US return to office that you may have missed. Read More
Deep Dive | October 13, 2023 Databank Members Shifting Shopper Behavior Amid Pessimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ growing pessimism and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Store Tracker | October 13, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 41: UK Closures Almost TripleOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Barnes & Noble and Asda, among others. Read More
Insight Report | October 12, 2023 Premium Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: One Month To Go—Major Platforms’ Plans for the Shopping FestivalSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just one month away! We discuss the plans of major e-commerce and short-video platforms for the festival. Read More
Insight Report | October 11, 2023 Premium Generative AI Latest: Indian Conglomerates Enter the Space, the US Drives the Responsible Use of AI, Adobe Launches New ProductsOur Generative AI Latest series presents recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—in this report we cover Indian conglomerates entering the AI race, the growing discussion around the need for responsible AI and the latest updates from Abode and IBM, among other topics. Read More