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Store Tracker | November 22, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail Footprint

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bloomingdale’s and Lululemon in the US and Vans in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.

Store Tracker | November 8, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 45: Dressbarn Announces Final Wind-Down

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harrods in the UK and Dressbarn, Forever 21 and Kroger in the US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.

Store Tracker | November 1, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.

Insight Report | October 28, 2019 Premium

Walgreens and CVS Step Up Digital Investments

Consumers are looking for convenience in buying and accessing medication and healthcare services. Walgreens and CVS are accelerating their investments in e-commerce and digital healthcare to compete with mass merchants and online pharmacies. In this report, we detail the two retailers’ recent digital initiatives and review competing online pharmaceutical services.

Deep Dive | October 22, 2019 Premium

How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive Growth

Well-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field.

Store Tracker | October 18, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 42: Ross Stores Opens More Locations

In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.

Store Tracker | October 11, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 41: Bed Bath & Beyond Plans More Store Closures

In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.

Deep Dive | October 2, 2019 Premium

2Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up

This report reviews the most recent quarterly earnings for (mostly) US-based companies in the Coresight 100, our focus list of retailers, brand owners and real estate firms.

Store Tracker | September 27, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 39: Madison Reed To Expand to Hundreds of Locations

In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.

Flash Report | September 24, 2019

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Walgreens and Alphabet’s Wing Aviation Launch Drone Delivery Pilot

Walgreens will become the first company in the US to offer drone delivery via a partnership with Alphabet-owned Wing Aviation.

Store Tracker | September 20, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 38: Casey’s to Open More Stores

In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.

Flash Report | September 10, 2019

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Fred’s Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Plans to Close All Stores

On September 9, 2019, retail discounter Fred’s announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close all its stores.

Store Tracker | August 15, 2019 Databank Members

Reviewing Year-to-Date US Store Closures and Openings

In this report, we review year-to-date announced store closures and openings in the US, by sector.

Company Earnings Update | August 9, 2019

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CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) 2Q19 Results: Narrows Profit and Earnings Outlook on Aetna Strength

CVS reported revenue growth of 35.2% year over year to $63.4 billion, above the $62.6 billion consensus estimate as recorded by FactSet StreetAccount, in the second quarter ended June 30.

Store Tracker | August 2, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 31: Tractor Supply Company Opens More Stores

In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.