Insight Report | April 28, 2021 Premium 2021 US Tax Tracker #3: $211 Billion Refunded, Down Versus Last YearEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the extended deadline of May 17 this year. We look at what happened what has happened in the 2021 tax filing season so far, as of April 16, 2021. This report covers the number of returns filed and processed, the total and average refunds returned and a comparison of the 2021 tax filing season to date versus the comparative period in 2020. Read More
Free Data Graphic | April 28, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: Beauty Sector Sees Softness in Global M&A Activity in 2020We present Coresight Bites: Beauty Sector Sees Softness in Global M&A Activity in 2020 Read More
Company Profile | April 27, 2021 Premium Wish Company ProfileWish is a US-based e-commerce retailer of accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates globally. Read More
Insight Report | April 27, 2021 Premium M&A in Beauty: A Strong Start to 2021 Following a Soft 2020, with Momentum Set To ContinueBeauty M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity has rebounded quickly from Covid-19 and started off strong in 2021. In this report, we discuss the soft performance of 2020 and highlight notable deals that have kickstarted the market in 2021. Read More
Free Data Graphic | April 27, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: UK Retail Sales, March 2021We present Three Things You Need To Know on UK Retail Sales, March 2021. Read More
Insight Report | April 27, 2021 Premium Three Chinese Platforms Set To Gain Traction in Beauty, Luxury and Streetwear in 2021The Chinese e-commerce market is huge and diversified, with opportunities for emerging app players to gain share. In this report, we focus on one platform from three growing, brand-driven discretionary categories—beauty, luxury and streetwear. We discuss the opportunities these platforms provide for brands and retailers to increase traffic and drive sales in 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | April 26, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Apparel Purchases Continue To Surge (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 19. Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Apparel Purchases Continue To Surge (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 19. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. Read More
Free Data Graphic | April 26, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: High US Imports Due to Covid-19 PandemicWe present Coresight Bites: High US Imports Due to Covid-19 Pandemic Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2021 Premium March 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 9% Year Over Year Ahead of Lockdown ExitWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for March 2021. Retail sales jumped significantly year over year in March, partly due to the annualization of pandemic-related spending patterns. Nevertheless, even compared to pre-pandemic retail sales figures from March 2019, total retail sales saw a strong increase this month. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 25, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Blockchain Technology Can Help Reassure Consumers Looking To Buy Luxury GoodsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the use of blockchain technology by major global luxury players to tackle counterfeiting and improve supply chain transparency. Read More
Insight Report | April 23, 2021 Premium High US Imports and Port Congestion Impacts To Be Drawn Out Through 2021The Covid-19 pandemic has upended various aspects of the retail supply chain and has resulted in a high level of US imports. We discuss the impact of this on ports and the rest of the supply chain. Read More
Store Tracker | April 23, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 16: Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 200 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bed Bath & Beyond, Birkenstock and Sheetz in the US and Amazon, Armani, Jigsaw and Sandersons in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | April 22, 2021 Premium Playbook: Livestreaming E-Commerce in the USIn this Playbook, we present five best practices for US brands and retailers to develop winning livestreaming e-commerce strategies, covering consumer reach, seamless shopping experiences, viewer engagement and more. Read More
Insight Report | April 22, 2021 Premium March 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease Even as Covid-19 Cases RiseMarch 2021 saw a total US nonfood store traffic decline of 27% year over year, a strong improvement from February. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
