Deep Dive | February 16, 2026 Premium AI Insights: How World Models, VLA and Physical AI Advance Retail AutomationWorld models and physical AI are pushing retail automation beyond rigid conveyor and siloed-robot setups toward more adaptive systems that adjust to real operating conditions. Understand more in this AI Insights report. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 15, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Europe Maintains Its Leadership in Retail-as-a-Service, by John MercerThis week’s Analyst Corner discusses retail-as-a-service (RaaS) models from European and UK retailers; these offer infrastructure such as end-to-end e-commerce, shipping or logistics to brands or other retailers. Read More
Insight Report | February 13, 2026 Premium December 2025 US Retail Sales: Strong Conclusion to Holiday Season, with 4% GrowthIn December 2025, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) increased by 4.3%, marking a strong conclusion to the holiday quarter. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in December 2025, in total and by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | February 13, 2026 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: Quiz Enters AdministrationOur 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 LK Bennett, Matalan, Tesco, Superdrug and more. Read More
Store Tracker | February 13, 2026 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 6: US Store Closures Cross 2,000Our 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 Eddie Bauer, Saks Fifth Avenue, Five Below, Boot Barn and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 9, 2026 Premium Playbook: Retail’s Alternative Revenue Models—Monetizing Media, Data and InfrastructureDiscover strategies retailers can use to unlock new revenue streams and enhance profitability, resilience and long-term growth. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 8, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: The Appeal and Power of Middle-Aged RFID Technology Continues to Pick Up Steam, with John HarmonSupport from retail giants, success in grocery, and inclusion in associate mobile computers all make RFID more powerful, ubiquitous and empowering. Read More
Store Tracker | February 6, 2026 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 5: Game Over; But Aldi To Open 40 StoresOur 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 Frasers Group, Farmfoods, Aldi and Co-op and more. Read More
Store Tracker | February 6, 2026 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 5: Saks Global To Close StoresOur 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 Saks Global, Allbirds, H&M, Sprouts Farmers Market and more. Read More
Insight Report | February 4, 2026 Premium Chinese New Year 2026: Four Trends To Expect for the Year of the Horse2026 Chinese New Year trends show how extended holidays, emotional spending, instant retail, and travel will reshape consumer behavior and retailer strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | February 4, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Shows Modest Improvement in January: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to track consumer sentiment and financial sentiments in China. This report shows steady optimism in January 2026. Read More
Event Coverage | February 4, 2026 Premium AI Playbook: Content & Cocktails at NRF 2026 Event—Moving Forward in Deploying AIThis AI in retail deployment playbook distills NRF 2026 insights on agentic AI, GEO and human-centric stores, helping leaders move from pilots to scaled, governed impact. Read More
Deep Dive | February 2, 2026 Premium Agentic Commerce—Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Invokes “Multiplayer Mode”Explore Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard transforming AI-powered retail from discovery to purchase across agents and platforms. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 1, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Alibaba’s Qwen Signals the Opening Act of China’s Agentic Commerce Revolution, with Charlie PoonDiscover how Alibaba Qwen agentic commerce is reshaping China’s consumer journeys, leveraging AI to enable end-to-end transactions across Alibaba’s powerful ecosystem. Read More
Store Tracker | January 30, 2026 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 4: Malin + Goetz and Russell & Bromley File for AdministrationOur 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 Malin + Gotez, Russell & Bromley, B&Q, Lululemon Athletica and more. Read More