Product TypeStore Tracker March 24, 2020 premium US Store Closures 2020 Outlook: Coronavirus Outbreak Set To Trigger Unprecedented Number of Closures With a number of temporary store closures already in effect in the US due to the coronavirus outbreak, this report assesses the outlook for physical retail over the remainder of 2020. We compare year-to-date store closure data with 2019 and discuss a potential rise in bankruptcies, which may become a reality for many struggling retailers. We also predict the total number of closures we expect to see in the US in the full-year 2020.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive March 23, 2020 premium 4Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up Fourth-quarter 2019 retail earnings show that many companies across the retail industry saw strong growth. However, our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveals that the CPG and department-store sectors bucked this trend, with the latter continuing to struggle. Companies across the board have updated their guidance due to coronavirus disruption in the supply chain and demand in Asia, but we are yet to see updates based on the spread of the virus to the US, with the nation moving closer to lockdown.Read More
Product TypeFlash Report March 13, 2020 premium Coronavirus Briefing: US Retailers Hit by Both Demand and Supply Chain Issues US retailers are assessing the impact of the coronavirus. As US retail companies reported 4Q19 earnings, many noted sharply lower sales in China and outlined the impact of supply-chain disruptions. However, suppressed retail demand in the US market is likely yet to come. Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker March 13, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 11: Art Van Furniture 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 Art Van Furniture, Kroger and Nordstrom in the US and John Lewis Partnership in the UK.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker February 14, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 7: Skechers Plans To Open More Stores Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Skechers and Under Armour in the US and Beales in the UK.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker January 31, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 5: Lucky’s Market and Papyrus File for Bankruptcy Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Gap, Lucky’s Market and Papyrus in the US and Hawkin’s Bazaar in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report January 30, 2020 premium Holiday 2019: US Retail Wrap-Up US retail enjoyed a solid holiday season: Consumers shrugged off concerns and boosted spending healthily over last year. Spending rose despite concerns over the economy, trade issues with China that could have pushed up prices at the register and increasing domestic political uncertainty. Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker January 24, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 4: Bose and Papyrus To Close All Stores in the US Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bose, Casey’s and Papyrus in the US and Arcadia in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report January 17, 2020 premium December 2019 US Holiday Retail Sales and Comparable Sales Review: Solid Total Growth Not Enough To Support Challenged Sectors US holiday retail and comparable sales show a relatively strong macro environment, but mixed results in retail. Some retailers posted strong comparabale sales growth, but for others the holiday shopping season delivered fairly modest gains.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker January 16, 2020 premium Reviewing 2019 US and UK Store Closures We review store closures and openings in the US and UK for the full-year 2019. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker January 10, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 2: Pier 1 Imports Plans To Shutter Almost Half of Its Store Fleet Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Macy’s and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Debenhams in the UK.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker January 3, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 1: Michaels Companies Names New CEO Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Michaels Companies in the US and Joy in the UK.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker December 26, 2019 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 52: Jared Opens New Concept Store Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we cover a Jared jewelry collaboration with digital native diamond and bridal jewelry retailer James Allen, both Signet Jewelers banners. In the UK, Flannels has expanded into Northern Ireland while Bonmarché loses its CEO. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker December 20, 2019 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 51: Shopko Optical Opens Many Centers Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Shopko Optical and home-furnishings retailer RH in the US and House of Fraser in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile December 17, 2019 premium Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) Costco is a chain of membership warehouse clubs that offers merchandise in the food and sundries, hardlines, fresh foods, softlines and ancillary categories. The company operates warehouses in 13 countries, with its strongest presence in Puerto Rico and the US.Read More
