Deep Dive | March 17, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Shows Positive Trend in February: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to track consumer sentiment and financial sentiments in China. This report shows steady optimism in February 2026. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 15, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Navigating the “SaaSpocalypse,” with John HarmonSaaS stocks have been buffeted by investor fears that agentic AI would supplant their platforms. Read More
Event Presentation | March 13, 2026 Premium US Consumer Sentiment Amid the Energy Shock: Premium Subscriber CallWe discuss US consumer sentiment, potential shopper reactions and implications for retailers amid the Middle East energy shock. This presentation is from our Premium Subscriber Call of March 13, 2026. Read More
Insight Report | March 13, 2026 Premium Impact of Saks Store Closures on Competitors: Strategic Opportunities and Proximity AnalysisWe explore which major retail competitors stand to gain the most from Saks Global’s 2026 store closures, including Macy’s, Nordstrom and off-price retailers like Marshalls and Ross Dress for Less. This report analyzes how these competitors are positioned to capture market share in key regions impacted by Saks’ exit. Read More
Store Tracker | March 13, 2026 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 10: The Original Factory Shop Continues Store ClosuresOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Pagazzi, The Original Factory Shop, Marks & Spencer, Mango and more. Read More
Store Tracker | March 13, 2026 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 10: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—BJ’s, Burlington Stores, Abercrombie & Fitch and MoreOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Grocery Outlet, Saks Fifth Avenue, Burlington Stores, Nordstrom and more. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 12, 2026 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: SocialQ AI—AI-powered social media strategy and content management platformSocialQ AI offers an AI social media content platform for brands, enabling companies to generate posts and manage campaigns across social channels. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 12, 2026 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: ShopSight—Consumer co-creation platform for product trend discoveryShopSight offers an AI consumer co-creation platform for retail, enabling brands to capture consumer feedback and identify product trends during development. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 12, 2026 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: RateRunners—Platform providing visibility and reconciliation for parcel shipping costsRateRunners offers a parcel shipping cost visibility platform that helps businesses reconcile invoices, analyze carrier charges and monitor shipping expenses. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 12, 2026 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Merchkit—AI-powered product catalog automation platformMerchkit provides AI product catalog automation for retail, helping brands manage product data, generate listings and coordinate merchandising workflows. Read More
Insight Report | March 11, 2026 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Weather-Driven Surge Fades, In-Store Sales DeclineGain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the US CPG market, with a particular focus on the resilience of the beauty sector and the challenges facing health and food categories. Read More
Insight Report | March 10, 2026 Premium CEO Brief: Iran Energy Shock—US Consumer Economy and Retail ImpactsWe provide our first assessment of the implications of the Middle East energy shock for US retail, arising from the conflict in Iran, which began on February 28, 2026. Read More
Deep Dive | March 10, 2026 Databank Members Lower-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Hits Record Low Amid Iran Conflict: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid tariffs and rate cuts? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 8, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Analyzing Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions for the Apparel, Footwear and Department Store Sectors, with Aditya KaushikExplore the key supply chain issues and potential solutions for the apparel, footwear and department store sectors. Read More
Store Tracker | March 6, 2026 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 9: Marks & Spencer Leads Store OpeningsOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by Clarks, Matalan, Marks & Spencer, Rituals and more. Read More