Deep Dive | November 22, 2021 Free Report Rethinking Product Sampling: Are Retailers and CPG Brands Doing It Right?Product sampling is a common and effective way to raise awareness of newly launched products and prompt reconsideration of established brands. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the challenges that retailers and CPG brands are facing, the pain points and benefits of product sampling and the future of the space. This free report is sponsored by Freeosk. Read More
Store Tracker | November 19, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 46: US Store Closures Down 39% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Daiso Japan, Giant Food and Kmart in the US and Amazon, The Food Warehouse and Yours Clothing in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2021 Premium Food Insecurity in the US: Five Key TrendsThe Covid-19 pandemic has led to a severe and widespread increase in food insecurity—a lack of consistent access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life—affecting vulnerable households. We explore the prevalence of food insecurity in the US, and key trends by region, race and benefits. Read More
Company Profile | November 17, 2021 Premium The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) Company ProfileThe Macerich Company is a real estate investment trust. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company operates in the US. Read More
Company Profile | November 17, 2021 Premium Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (AMS: URW) Company ProfileUnibail-Rodamco-Westfield is a France-based real estate investment trust. Headquartered in Paris, the company operates in France, the UK, the US and 10 other countries. Read More
Company Profile | November 17, 2021 Premium Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: BPY) Company ProfileBrookfield Property Partners is a Bermuda-based real estate investment trust. Headquartered in Hamilton, the company operates in 30 countries worldwide. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2021 Premium eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Company ProfileeBay is a US-based e-commerce retailer of accessories and apparel, automotive, and consumer electronics. It operates in Australia, Germany, the UK, the US and 176 other countries. Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the WorldAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at participation in the shopping festival by retailers around the world—outside of Mainland China—and present examples of the promotions offered around November 11. Read More
Company Profile | November 15, 2021 Premium Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) Company ProfileSimon Property Group is a US-based real estate investment trust. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company operates in Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Thailand, Spain, the UK and the US. Read More
Deep Dive | November 15, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global LuxuryAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | November 12, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021 Early Observations as Sales Total $139 BillionWe provide an early review of the successes and initiatives among China’s major e-commerce companies during this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival. We explore the key initiatives they used to drive sales, including focusing on sustainability and augmented reality (AR) and AI-driven technologies. Read More
Deep Dive | November 12, 2021 Premium Last-Mile Transformation: Agility and Efficiency Take PriorityContinuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we explore how retailers can reshape the last mile to be more agile, efficient and responsive to consumer demand. We cover last-mile transformation strategies including dark stores, delivery platforms, micro-fulfillment centers, BOPIS and more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2021 Premium US Off-Pricers Face Heightened CompetitionUS off-price retailers are facing greater competition than ever for price-sensitive consumers. We discuss how the competition is shaping up across both online and offline channels. Read More
Company Profile | November 10, 2021 Premium Avenue Supermarts (NSEI: DMART) Company ProfileAvenue Supermarts is a retailer of food and beverages, health and beauty, general merchandise and apparel. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates stores across India. Read More
Insight Report | November 10, 2021 Premium Digital Retail Media—a New Opportunity for US GroceryThe grocery e-commerce platforms that US consumers turned to in 2020 now present a significant opportunity for retailers, even as consumers return to stores. We examine the retail media strategies grocery retailers are pursuing, and where they will lead. Read More