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Store Tracker | August 6, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 31: US Store Openings Up 48% 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 Farm Stores, Presidente Supermarkets and Rolex in the US and Disney, Frasers Group and The Range in the UK.

Insight Report | August 6, 2021 Premium

US Department Store Insights: Assessing Recoveries and Outlooks

Ahead of second-quarter earnings, we review metrics on US department stores’ recoveries so far. We focus on the three leading chains—Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. We discuss trends in comparable sales, revenue, digital sales, trending categories and areas of note by management. We also summarize the three department stores’ outlook for fiscal 2021.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 5, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Strong US Recovery

In Market Outlook report, we provide an update on the recovery of the clothing and footwear market in the US, the UK and China. We present our updated market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond and discuss e-commerce penetration, competitive landscape and key themes in the market.

Free Data Graphic | August 5, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Bites: US Consumers’ Sustainability Awareness

We present Coresight Bites: US Consumers’ Sustainability Awareness

Deep Dive | August 5, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Digital Marketing

Amid the consumer shift to e-commerce, brands and retailers are looking to bring their brands and products closer to shoppers digitally, through social commerce, digital marketplaces and other online platforms. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers execute their digital marketing strategies and achieve greater visibility online.

Innovator Profile | August 5, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: Livescale Enables Seamless Live Shopping Experiences

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Livescale, a platform that provides e-commerce infrastructure for brands and retailers to host seamless and engaging live shopping experiences. This report is sponsored by Livescale.

Deep Dive | August 4, 2021 Premium

Think Tank: China—The Vanguard in Luxury Consumption

Chinese consumers are at the forefront of luxury consumption. In this Think Tank, we present our market trajectory estimates and four key trends within China’s luxury retail growth. We also cover selected luxury brands and companies in China, and the role of e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com in facilitating China’s luxury ecosystem. Our report includes insights from our conversations with key personnel at Alibaba Group and JD.com.

Free Data Graphic | August 4, 2021 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: Inclusive Corporate Strategies in US Retail

We present Three Things You Need To Know: Inclusive Corporate Strategiesin US Retail

Store Tracker | August 4, 2021 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, July 2021: Major US Retailers To Open 61 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 July 30, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020.

Insight Report | August 4, 2021 Premium

Insights from Amazon’s India Prime Day 2021: A Road to Redemption for Small-Scale Physical Retailers

Amazon India held its fifth annual Prime Day shopping festival on July 26–27, 2021. We present insights from the event, covering Amazon’s preparations for the event, sales results and notable deals and discounts.

Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium

US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 2Q21: Growth Accelerates in the US; Chinese Recovery Continues

In this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China—including GDP and industrial production. We look at recently released data for the second quarter of 2021, which show accelerating growth in the US and continuing recovery in China.

Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 19% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in June 2021

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss the continuing recovery in consumer spending on apparel in June 2021 as pandemic restrictions are eased.

Deep Dive | August 3, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Sustainability Awareness and Rising Concerns About Covid-19

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. This week, we also discuss US consumers’ attitudes to sustainability.

Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 1: Prime Day Supports Amazon Growth, L’Oréal Sees Robust Recovery

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 1, 2021—namely, Amazon, L’Oréal and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.

Deep Dive | August 2, 2021 Premium

Inclusive Corporate Strategies in US Retail

Companies are focusing on their corporate strategies to improve diversity through internal teams, products and the supply chain. We explore inclusivity in corporate structures and policies, with examples of recent initiatives by brands and retailers operating in the US.