Store Tracker | November 8, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 45: Dressbarn Announces Final Wind-DownOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harrods in the UK and Dressbarn, Forever 21 and Kroger in the US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Deep Dive | November 7, 2019 Premium Mapping Alibaba’s New Retail EcosystemAlibaba Group, an e-commerce giant in China, is evolving beyond online shopping into a leading provider of data and technology services across multiple verticals. In addition to achieving growth, the company is looking to empower retailers and consumers through its “New Retail” strategy. Read More
Insight Report | November 7, 2019 Premium Beauty Insights: Brands and Retailers See Strong Growth in Travel RetailThe global travel retail market has witnessed robust growth over the past few years, in part due to the increasing number of Chinese travelers. Beauty brands are now implementing strategies to further increase product sales at airports and other duty-free stores. Read More
Insight Report | November 5, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: Alibaba Partners with New Universal Beijing ResortUniversal Beijing Resort is partnering with Alibaba to use Alibaba’s Business Operation System to accelerate its digital transformation. Read More
Question of the Week | November 4, 2019 Free Report How Is Robotics Transforming Retail?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Is Robotics Transforming Retail? Read More
Insight Report | November 2, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: SeoulWith this series, 30 Global Retail Cities, we profile the world’s major shopping cities – from fashion capitals such as Milan to shopping hubs such as Honolulu. This week, we look at the top stores and must-see shopping streets in Seoul. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 1, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—November 1, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the implications of the latest round of Brexit uncertainty for UK holiday spending. Read More
Store Tracker | November 1, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Deep Dive | October 31, 2019 Premium How Robotics Is Transforming the Retail Value ChainLarge brands, retailers and technology companies have been teaming up to use robotics in retail, and have already tested and deployed them in production, warehousing and distribution, last-mile delivery and even in client-facing roles. Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report 10 Trends Reshaping US CPGThe consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US is undergoing significant change, with consumer preferences shifting rapidly and retailers adapting in the face of heightened competition. Read More
Question of the Week | October 28, 2019 Free Report How Do the Two Types of Loyalty Programs in the Retail Sector Differ?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Do the Two Types of Loyalty Programs in the Retail Sector Differ? Read More
Insight Report | October 28, 2019 Premium Walgreens and CVS Step Up Digital InvestmentsConsumers are looking for convenience in buying and accessing medication and healthcare services. Walgreens and CVS are accelerating their investments in e-commerce and digital healthcare to compete with mass merchants and online pharmacies. In this report, we detail the two retailers’ recent digital initiatives and review competing online pharmaceutical services. Read More
Insight Report | October 25, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: DetroitDetroit became the first US city to be named a UNESCO “City of Design” in 2015. Read More
Flash Report | October 22, 2019 Register for Free Access 374-Year-Old Department Store Retailer HBC Announces It Is Going PrivateHudson Bay’s bid to take the company private represents a bold move to preserve the centuries-old retailer: We may see innovative concepts such as CBD shops and cafes, designer studios, hosted apparel or sneaker drops. Read More
Insight Report | October 22, 2019 Premium Barneys New York on the BlockBarneys New York, the quintessential arbiter of cutting-edge fashion and design, is on the auction block, having filed for bankruptcy in August of this year. Read More