Deep Dive | December 5, 2024 Premium Generational Trends in Shopper Behavior: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraGen Zers, millennials, Gen Xers, baby boomers: How do their shopping habits compare? Dive into generational trends in consumer preferences and behavior in this US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report. We present survey-driven analysis of where shoppers make purchases and what they are buying, with findings broken down by age. Read More
Store Tracker | November 29, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 48: US Closures Up 69% Year Over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight additional closures by Bath & Body Works and Save-A-Lot, and detail other recent store announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes management changes at Kohl’s and Asda. Read More
Store Tracker | November 7, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, October 2024: Drugstore Chains Drive Total Closed Space to 99 Million Square FeetStore closures announced by CVS Health, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens Boots Alliance and others will drive total closed retail space in 2024 to nearly 99 million square feet in the US. Read about the latest store openings and closures as of the end of October 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Insight Report | November 6, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 2: Sales Decline at Carter’s, Estée Lauder and HerbalifeOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 3, 2024, including Carter’s, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | November 1, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 44: US Store Closures Climb 60% Year Over Year to Highest Level Since 2020Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the huge rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from major retailers including Amazon and Skechers USA. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Ross Stores. Read More
Deep Dive | August 28, 2024 Premium Who Shops Where? 2024 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe examine who shops at different major US retailers for food and nonfood, as well as offering a closer look at shopper demographics for apparel, footwear and beauty retailers. This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data by building shopper profiles. Read More
Deep Dive | August 12, 2024 Premium Fashion Footprint: Real Estate Expansion and Store Downsizing in the US Apparel Retail MarketWe explore various apparel and footwear companies’ store opening and closure strategies over the past few years. We also dive into recent store traffic data, providing a comprehensive understanding of how apparel retailers are changing their physical footprints in 2024. Read More
Store Tracker | August 7, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, July 2024: Conn’s Drives Total Closed Space to 67 Million Square FeetThe store closures planned by Conn’s will push the total amount of closed retail space in the US to 67 million square feet. Read about this development and discover other US retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from July 2024, as well as their square-footage impact. Read More
Store Tracker | August 2, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 31: US Store Closures Cross 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Big 5 Sporting Goods, Conn’s, JD Sports and Skechers, among others. Read More
Insight Report | July 30, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q24, Week 1: Mixed Reports from Kimberly-Clark, Levi’s, Skechers and WalgreensOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on second-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended July 28, 2024, including Albertsons, Kroger, Levi Strauss, Skechers and Walgreens Boots Alliance, among others. Read More
Insight Report | June 27, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: Early US Retail OutlookTake an early look at the likely trajectory in retail demand for the 2024 holiday season! We present our retail sales growth projections and discuss consumer sentiment, inflation, the holiday calendar and more. Read More
Deep Dive | June 19, 2024 Premium 1Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retail Companies Post Strong Sales ResultsWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the first quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Store Tracker | June 5, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, May 2024: rue21 To Close 2.7 Million Square Feet of Retail SpaceAs part of rue21’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, its planned store closures will account for 2.7 million square feet of total retail space. Read about this development and discover other US retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from May 2024, as well as their square-footage impact. Read More
Store Tracker | May 3, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 18: J Sainsbury Closing 25 Argos Stores in the UK This YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Argos, The Columbia Sportswear Company and Walmart, among others. Read More
Insight Report | April 30, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 1: L’Oréal and Skechers Report Positive Sales Growth, Columbia Sportswear and Levi’s Post Sales DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended April 28, 2024, including Albertsons, L’Oréal, Skechers and Tractor Supply Company, among others. Read More