March 4, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 9: Amazon Closing Dozens of Stores in Nonfood RetreatOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Crate & Barrel and Schnuck in the US, and Amazon, Card Factory and Next in the UK.
March 3, 2022 Deep Dive Premium How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Traffic, Ticket, E-Commerce, Private Label and Retail FoodserviceWe discuss five key ongoing consumer shopping trends in the US grocery market, using data sourced from IRI. We examine basket size and trip frequency, sales channels, price per unit, private labels and foodservice.
March 2, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, February 2022: US Retailers To Open 41 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2022The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of February 25, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.
March 2, 2022 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: US Footwear Specialists See a ResurgenceWe analyze the resurgent US footwear specialty retail market, including four themes we are watching. Learn more about opportunities in specialty footwear.
March 1, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 5: Gildan, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Macy’s and TJX Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sees Soft Sales ExpansionOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 27, 2022, including Gildan, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Macy’s and TJX.
March 1, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Is Inflation Affecting Consumer Behavior?What impact are the highest levels of inflation seen in four decades having on shoppers’ choices? Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
February 28, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in US Sporting Goods Retail: Dick’s Sporting Goods vs. Foot LockerDick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker are heavyweights in the US sporting goods sector. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two companies, providing insights into their revenues, business strategies, technology initiatives and more.
February 28, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Luxury in the Metaverse: Recent Developments and Future PotentialWe believe that the metaverse is set for tremendous growth and that luxury’s role will grow increasingly prominent. We present examples of recent developments in the space by luxury brands and explore the future potential of the luxury metaverse, including the technology innovators that are supporting the luxury metaverse and key considerations for players looking to build a virtual presence.
February 25, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 8: Year-to-Date US Openings Outnumber Closures Two to OneOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Balenciaga, Hobby Lobby and Whole Foods Market in the US and Bensons for Beds, New Look and Wren Kitchens in the UK.
February 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium Innovations in Apparel Stores: Reinventing Physical Retail To Drive Engagement, Loyalty and SalesBrands and retailers are innovating to tempt customers back to physical apparel stores. We discuss key examples of successful strategies including experiential retail, seamless shopping and providing personalized services.
February 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 4: E-Commerce Almost Flat at Walmart; Strong Sales at Crocs and Under ArmourOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 20, 2022: Crocs, Under Armour and Walmart.
February 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium Quick Commerce in Europe: Expansion Meets Consolidation in Rapid DeliveryFollowing unprecedented growth in the quick-commerce space in the last 18 months, we are seeing increased demand for rapid delivery in Europe. In this report, we assess key emerging trends in quick commerce in Europe and the market prospects. We also present our growth estimates for market and discuss the primary quick-commerce models in operation.
February 21, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers’ Behavior Is in TransitionUS consumer behavior is in transition as the Omicron surge fades. As consumers return to public places, they are still buying food online, suggesting a possible more permanent shift to e-grocery.
February 21, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: The MetaverseThe infinite metaverse environment holds huge opportunity for retail. Retailers can be open for business 24/7, offering engaging and immersive virtual spaces to connect with consumers as well as exclusive digital assets. We present selected startups globally that are helping to shape the metaverse.
February 18, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in Discount Grocery Retail: Aldi vs. LidlAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Aldi and Lidl, two major players in discount grocery retail. We provide insights into the two companies’ business strategies, brand usage, growth strategies, and e-commerce initiatives.