Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | November 26, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 47: US Store Openings Up 56% Year over Year Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from CVS Health, Giant Food and Kohl’s in the US and B&M, BoConcept and JD Sports in the UK.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | November 24, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Footwear Distribution: Winning and Losing Channels Amid Market Upheaval US apparel brands and retailers are altering the way they sell to consumers. We discuss the performance of key sales channels and major players in the US apparel and footwear market, covering department stores, mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs, online-only retailers, and specialty retailers.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 23, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 4: Target, Walmart, Ross Stores and TJX Maintain Growth Momentum; Alibaba Revises Guidance Down Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 19, 2021, including beauty retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, department stores Macy’s and Kohl’s, and e-commerce players Alibaba and JD.com.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 22, 2021 Premium October 2021 UK Retail Sales: Further Slow Growth UK retail sales growth returned to modest growth, year over year, in October 2021, ahead of the holiday season. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for October 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 22, 2021 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #8—US Livestream Shopping Gears Up for the Holidays US brands and retailers are embracing livestreaming for holiday 2021. As part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we examine livestreaming trends for the holiday shopping season. Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | November 19, 2021 Register for Free Access Marks and Spencer (LSE: MKS) Marks and Spencer is a UK-based retailer of apparel, food and home products. Headquartered in London, the company operates stores in the UK and 99 other countries. Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | November 19, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 46: US Store Closures Down 39% Year over Year Our 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
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 17, 2021 Premium October 2021 US Retail Sales: Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than Usual October 2021 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 25.0% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 16, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the World As 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
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | November 12, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 45: US Store Openings Up 60% Year over Year Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fleet Feet, Primark and Shoppers in the US and Amazon, House of Fraser and Smyths Toys in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 9, 2021 Premium Inclusivity on Social Media: Digital Brand Strategies To Represent and Promote Diversity As part of our coverage of inclusivity as a key trend in retail, we explore how brands and retailers can represent the diverse US population and communicate their commitments to diversity and inclusivity to consumers through social media. Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | November 3, 2021 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, October 2021: Major US Retailers To Close 63 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2021 The 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 October 29, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 3, 2021 Premium 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021 Wrap-Up: Brand and Retailer Livestreams Draw Strong Consumer Engagement The second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival took place on October 10, 2021. This year, the event had a livestreaming focus, alongside its emphasis on charitable giving. In this report, we present a wrap-up of livestream performances from participating brands and retailers during the event.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | October 29, 2021 Register for Free Access A Recap of the 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021: Livestreaming, Industry Participation and Charitable Giving The 10.10 Shopping Festival was a success! We present a recap of the purpose-driven, livestream-focused event.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | October 27, 2021 Premium US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Extending Sizes, Expanding Categories Retailers and brands are expanding their collections to address opportunities in the US women’s plus-size apparel market. We discuss such retail initiatives and present our expectations for the future growth of the market and its key drivers.Read More
