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Company Earnings Update | June 5, 2020

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Costco Monthly Sales, May 2020: Comp Growth Accelerates as E-Commerce Sales Double

Costco’s global same-store sales increased year over year in May, and e-commerce growth accelerated. We review the comparable sales metrics reported by Costco for May 2020 and consider the factors that impacted results—including the coronavirus crisis and gasoline price deflation.

Deep Dive | June 4, 2020 Premium

RetailTech: Oracle—Spanning the Software Gamut, from Databases to ERP to Cloud

Building on its strength in databases, which are the foundation for nearly all enterprise and business applications, technology company Oracle has branched out into other software categories, becoming a leader in areas such as ERP software, finance, CRM and supply chain management. We outline Oracle’s offerings in retail and its acquisition strategy in a competitive landscape.

Insight Report | June 1, 2020 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q20, Week 2: Evidence of Pent-Up Consumer Demand as US Lockdowns Ease and Stores Reopen

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 31, including Burlington Stores, Dollar General and Ulta Beauty.

Insight Report | May 28, 2020 Premium

Beauty Insights: The Future of Home Hair Color as Salons Reopen

Salons are reopening across the US as coronavirus lockdowns are lifted. We assess the impacts of the Covid-19 lockdown and recovery on the home hair color product category and explore the possible future reality of the hair color sector over the next year.

Deep Dive | May 28, 2020 Premium

Social Commerce Platforms: Diverse Opportunities for Brands and Retailers

We present the social commerce landscapes in China and the US, discussing major platforms across areas such as social media, livestreaming, group buying and e-commerce. This report highlights the broader scope of the Chinese market and the learnings that Western companies could take from China’s alternative social commerce models, as well as the opportunities for brands and retailers in the sector.

| May 26, 2020 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering

We present Three Things You Need To Know on Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering.

Flash Report | May 26, 2020

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Retail 2020: 10 China E-Commerce Trends—Update, Shaped by Covid-19

We present 10 trends that are shaping China’s e-commerce landscape through 2020, impacted by the coronavirus crisis and changes in consumer behavior. We discuss the implications of these trends for brands and retailers as the nation recovers from Covid-19

Insight Report | May 26, 2020 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Tmall Debuts a Luxury Discount Platform, Enabling Brands To Clear Inventory

Brands and e-commerce platforms in China have been implementing new initiatives to generate sales in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We discuss these recent developments in New Retail, which include the launch of new luxury discount channel on Alibaba’s Tmall and a new group-buying platform by Tencent.

Store Tracker | May 22, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 21: JCPenney Files for Bankruptcy; Pier 1 Imports To Liquidate

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from JCPenney, Nordstrom and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Antler and Johnson Shoes Company in the UK.

Insight Report | May 19, 2020 Premium

Consumer Tech Briefing: Augmented Reality Boosts Consumer Engagement during Coronavirus Lockdowns

Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at the role of augmented reality in new product launches, which is enabling retailers to stay connected with consumers during coronavirus lockdowns and prepare for the post-crisis retail environment.

Insight Report | May 15, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Drugstore Chains and Big-Box Pharmacy Retailers Roll Out Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Sites

As some US states begin to reopen businesses and lift stay-at-home orders, the need for increased testing has become a focal point to slow the spread of the coronavirus. We discuss how the concept of drive-thru testing is undergoing mass expansion across the nation, due to the efforts of drugstore chains and pharmacy retailers.

Store Tracker | May 15, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 20: Stage Stores Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from GNC, Loves Furniture and Stage Stores in the US and Debenhams in the UK.

Deep Dive | May 12, 2020 Premium

Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering (Full Report)

We analyze Amazon’s private-label offering, presenting key findings on the platform’s top brands and product price points. We explore the distribution of private labels by category, using our proprietary dataset of detailed information on over 20,000 products.

Flash Report | May 12, 2020

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Inside the World of Amazon’s Private-Label Offering (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our April 2020 analysis of Amazon’s private-label offering.

Insight Report | May 12, 2020 Premium

Insights from China: How Brands Can Leverage Weibo To Create Effective Marketing Strategies

We look at the marketing opportunities in China’s largest micro-blogging platform, Weibo—exploring how brands can create effective marketing campaigns using Weibo’s tools and advertising solutions.