Deep Dive | December 10, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Black Friday Boosts Seasonal Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsDid Black Friday make a splash? Which retailers attracted shoppers? We analyze new survey findings on US consumers’ shopping behavior during Black Friday as well as holiday shopping trends. Find out which retailers and categories are dominating the holiday season. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Deep Dive | December 4, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Amazon Reigns While Apparel Shines: US Consumer Survey InsightsAmazon attracts holiday shoppers. We analyze new survey findings on US consumers’ shopping behavior this holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Deep Dive | November 26, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Festive Fever as Holiday Shopping Heats Up: US Consumer Survey InsightsMore shoppers join the festive fun! We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Store Tracker | November 22, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 47: Big Lots Announces Even More Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight additional closures from Big Lots and detail other recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Citi Trends. Read More
Deep Dive | November 19, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Apparel Demand Strengthens as the Holiday Peak Draws Closer: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Store Tracker | November 15, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 46: Big-Ticket Weakness Claims Another Home RetailerOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight another significant rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Marketing Officer at REI. Read More
Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season. Read More
Deep Dive | October 29, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Toys Are in Demand This Week: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | October 23, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Half of Holiday Shoppers Buy from Amazon: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | October 18, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—Early Shopping and Deal-Seeking To Define the SeasonWhere, when and how will US consumers spend for holiday 2024? We analyze proprietary survey data to offer critical insights on the shape of demand and consumers’ shopping expectations for the holiday season. Read More
Store Tracker | October 3, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, September 2024: Big Lots Drives Total Closed Space to 89 Million Square FeetStore closures announced by Big Lots, Family Dollar, LL Flooring and others will drive total closed retail space in 2024 to nearly 89 million square feet in the US. Read about the latest store openings and closures as of the end of September 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Deep Dive | September 24, 2024 Premium Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere and what are home and home-improvement shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on home and home-improvement retail. Read More
Store Tracker | September 4, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, August 2024: Big Lots and Macy’s Contribute to 83 Million Square Feet of Total Closed Retail Space for 2024Store closures announced by Big Lots, Macy’s, Rite Aid and others will drive total closed retail space in 2024 to over 83 million square feet in the US. Read about the latest store openings and closures as of the end of August 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Store Tracker | August 9, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 32: Announced US Store Closures Outpace Openings for the First Time This YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Big Lots, Havertys, Party City and Publix, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | July 16, 2024 Premium Responses to Inflation—Fewer Shoppers Are Buying Less: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
