Deep Dive | May 28, 2026 Free Report The State of In-Store Retailing 2026: Blueprint To Scaling Store Intelligence Technologies for Retail ExcellenceStore intelligence technologies are moving from pilot programs to scaled deployment, but success increasingly depends on sequencing. This report examines how retailers can prioritize foundational capabilities such as real-time shelf visibility to reduce inefficiencies, improve execution and unlock stronger customer and associate outcomes. Read More
Deep Dive | May 26, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes; Tariffs Pessimism Intensifies; Trading Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Middle-East conflict, inflation and tariffs? We review our latest US consumer data on sentiment, perceptions of the impacts of tariffs, inflation awareness and responses to inflation. Read More
Insight Report | May 26, 2026 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q26, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores and Target Surprise on the Upside; Walmart Maintains Strong MomentumEarnings Insights 1Q26 Week examines Target, Walmart, Ralph Lauren and other major retailers, tracking revenue trends, consumer behavior and technology initiatives. 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
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
Insight Report | May 6, 2026 Premium 4Q25 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: 80% of Companies Grow Sales and About 75% Beat EPS Consensus Amid Broad Strength in Discount, Specialty Apparel and Value Retail4Q25 earnings wrap-up reveals retail sales growth, margin pressure and sector performance trends across leading global retailers and brands. Read More
Deep Dive | May 5, 2026 Databank Members Sentiment Improves, Driven by Higher-Income and 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
Deep Dive | April 30, 2026 Premium How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Prioritizing Value, Convenience and Private Labels Amid Macroeconomic PressuresExplore how US consumers are adapting grocery shopping habits, emphasizing value, convenience and private labels in response to economic pressures. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2026 Databank Members Financial Sentiment Falls to Record Low, Driven by Sharp Declines Across Income Groups: 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
Store Tracker | April 24, 2026 Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 16: Walmart Announces Store Opening PlanOur 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 Albertsons, Lowe’s, Walgreen Co., Walmart and more. Read More
Deep Dive | April 21, 2026 Databank Members Sentiment Improves Slightly; Tariff Pessimism Eases; Inflation Awareness Highly Salient: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Middle-East conflict, inflation and tariffs? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment, consumers’ perceptions of the impacts of tariffs and consumers’ inflation awareness and responses to inflation. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2026 Databank Members Consumers Pull Back—Sentiment Sinks as Gas Prices Crowd Out Services: 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
Deep Dive | April 7, 2026 Databank Members Seasonal Shopping, 2Q26—Expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2026 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key events in the second quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as well as for the end-of-year holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | April 7, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Hits New Low; Many Consumers Cut Back on Eating Out Amid High Gas Prices: 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
Deep Dive | March 31, 2026 Databank Members Financial Sentiment Improves Amid Middle East News Flow: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid Iran conflict and oil price spikes? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment. Read More
