Analyst Corner | February 22, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: US Retail Inflation Rises to Its Highest Level in 2.5 Years, with John MercerInflation in US retailing has risen to its highest level since August 2023, according to Coresight Research estimates. January 2026 saw a marked acceleration in inflation across general merchandise and apparel. We discuss the details and implications. Read More
Store Tracker | February 20, 2026 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 7: Aritzia and Trader Joe’s Announces Store OpeningsOur 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 Aritzia, IKEA, Trader Joe’s and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 18, 2026 Databank Members Financial Optimism Remains Firm Since the Start of the Year: 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 | 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
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
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
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
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
Store Tracker | January 30, 2026 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 4: Amazon To Close All Amazon Fresh Stores as Total Closures Surge by 1,000Our 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 Amazon, harbor Freight Tools, H-E-B, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | January 28, 2026 Databank Members Sentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—What the Consumer Is Thinking: 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, consumers’ perceptions of the impacts of tariffs and consumers’ inflation awareness and responses to inflation. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2026 Premium Amazon To Close Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go Grocery ChainsAmazon has announced plans to close its Amazon Fresh (57 stores) and Amazon Go (15 stores) grocery chains in the US, with some conversions to Whole Foods Market stores. We review proprietary data to explore the implications. Read More
Store Tracker | January 27, 2026 Premium US Store Tracker Extra: Store Openings and Closures 2025 Review and 2026 OutlookThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this report, we provide our yearly review of store closures and openings in the US. We review calendar 2025, breaking the counts down by sector, and present our projections for 2026. Read More
Store Tracker | January 23, 2026 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 3: Asda and Dunelm Open 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 Smiggles, JD Sports, Asda, Superdrug and more. Read More
Store Tracker | January 23, 2026 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 3: 457-Store Francesca’s Reportedly LiquidatingOur 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 Pop Mart, H-E-B, Walmart, Save A Lot and more. Read More