Insight Report | May 19, 2026 Premium Why Is Shein Acquiring Everlane?Discover what Shein’s reported acquisition of Everlane reveals about the evolution of fast fashion into a tiered, multibrand retail strategy. Read More
Deep Dive | May 19, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Weakens, Driven by Middle-Income Consumers: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories. Read More
Insight Report | May 19, 2026 Premium April 2026 US Retail Sales: Electronics and Sporting Goods Lead Retail Growth as Consumers Tap Savings To Maintain Spending LevelsGain key insights into the latest US retail sales trends for April 2026. This report offers a detailed analysis of US retail sales performance in April 2026, breaking down key trends by sector and providing insights into inflation trends affecting the market. Read More
Deep Dive | May 18, 2026 Premium BEST at Retail: Evolving Physical Stores for the Attention EconomyDiscover the future of physical retail and how retailers can navigate the polarized consumer demands between convenience and engagement to drive loyalty and sales. Read More
Event Coverage | May 18, 2026 Premium AI Is Unlocking New Features at a Rapid Pace: Insights from RELEX Live 2026Key topics of RELEX Live included the inflection point from agentic AI, its acceleration in development, promotion generation and operations in the physical store. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 17, 2026 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: The US Mall Sector Sees Stronger Fundamentals, More Concentrated Winners, with Sujeet NaikExplore the US mall sector’s growth, driven by top-tier properties, luxury expansion, and Gen Z’s preference for in-person, social shopping experiences. Read More
Store Tracker | May 15, 2026 Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 19: Home Bargains To Open StoresOur Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by JD Sports, Home Bargains, LEGO, and more. Read More
Store Tracker | May 15, 2026 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 19: Bob’s Discount Furniture To Open StoresOur Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight store openings and closures by JD Sports, Tapestry, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Carter’s, Royal Farms, and more. Read More
Insight Report | May 15, 2026 Premium Retail Crime and Shrink: Cargo Theft Remains Elevated; Amazon Steps Up Anti-Counterfeit DriveRetail crime continues to impact supply chains, with advanced technologies and security efforts addressing theft. Learn how Amazon and others are combating these trends. Read More
Deep Dive | May 14, 2026 Free Report The American Mall Renaissance: A Bifurcated Sector with Top-Tier Assets Leading the WayExplore the resurgence of the American mall sector, focusing on top-tier assets and growth trends. Understand the future of prime retail spaces and demand drivers. Read More
Deep Dive | May 13, 2026 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyThe report discusses how supply chain technology and AI are transforming retail logistics, sourcing, and inventory planning amid multiple headwinds including rising crude prices, disruptions in shipping routes and challenging macroeconomic environment. Read More
Deep Dive | May 12, 2026 Databank Members Financial Sentiment Edges Up, Driven by Higher-Income Consumers: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and spending behavior changing amid the Middle East conflict and rising gasoline prices? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment and spending cutbacks across categories. Read More
Event Coverage | May 12, 2026 Premium Agentic Payments Are Open for Business: Insights from Stripe Sessions 2026Stripe Sessions announcements included enabling agentic payments, connecting creators and commerce, and thwarting new sources of abuse and fraud. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2026 Premium Six Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?Singles’ Day 2026 reflects continued shifts in China’s retail environment, as longer promotional periods, more segmented spending patterns, simpler discount structures and faster fulfillment increasingly shape how consumers engage with the country’s largest shopping event. Retailers may need to adapt to these multistage consumption behaviors, strengthen convenience and align with changing demand patterns to capture value across the broader Singles’ Day retail cycle. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2026 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Proptech SolutionsRetail proptech solutions companies transforming how landlords and retailers manage, analyze and optimize retail real estate assets and portfolio performance. Read More
