Deep Dive | May 12, 2026 Databank Members Financial Sentiment Edges Up, Driven by Higher-Income Consumers: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories. Read More
Deep Dive | May 5, 2026 Databank Members Sentiment Improves, Driven by Higher-Income and Middle-Income Consumers: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2026 Databank Members Financial Sentiment Falls to Record Low, Driven by Sharp Declines Across Income Groups: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories. Read More
Deep Dive | April 21, 2026 Databank Members Sentiment Improves Slightly; Tariff Pessimism Eases; Inflation Awareness Highly Salient: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Middle-East conflict, inflation and tariffs? 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
Deep Dive | April 15, 2026 Premium Retail Tech for Holiday 2026: AI-Led Discovery and Operational Readiness—PlaybookRetailers currently have a window to experiment with and perfect new technologies—particularly AI-driven search, discovery and personalization—before holiday 2026. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2026 Databank Members Consumers Pull Back—Sentiment Sinks as Gas Prices Crowd Out Services: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories. Read More
Deep Dive | April 8, 2026 Premium US Department Stores Show Signs of Improvement: Is the Reset Working?Explore the resurgence of US department stores, with Macy’s and Dillard’s leading the way through strategic store modernization, curated assortments and improved customer service. Read More
Deep Dive | April 7, 2026 Databank Members Seasonal Shopping, 2Q26—Expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2026 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key events in the second quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as well as for the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | April 7, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Hits New Low; Many Consumers Cut Back on Eating Out Amid High Gas Prices: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories. Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2026 Databank Members Financial Sentiment Improves Amid Middle East News Flow: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Iran conflict and oil price spikes? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment. Read More
Store Tracker | March 27, 2026 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 12: Five Below Announces Store Expansion PlanOur 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 Torrid, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Five Below, Best Buy, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | March 24, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Reaches Its Lowest Level; Tariff Pessimism and Inflation Awareness Increases: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Middle-East conflict, inflation and tariffs? 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
Deep Dive | March 18, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Declines Significantly, Driven By Middle-Income Consumers: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Iran conflict and oil price spikes? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment. 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
Deep Dive | March 3, 2026 Databank Members Financial Sentiment Falls Despite Supreme Court Move to Strike Down Tariffs: 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
