Company Profile | January 15, 2026 Premium Alibaba (NYSE: BABA; SEHK: 9988) Company ProfileAlibaba is a China-based e-commerce retailer of beauty, consumer goods, electronics, fashion and home products. Headquartered in Hangzhou, the company operates in Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, the US and Vietnam. Read More
Deep Dive | January 9, 2026 Free Report Retail 2026: 10 Trends Driving Retail MediaDiscover the top 10 trends driving retail media in 2026, including full-funnel advertising, AI and data-driven strategies to stay ahead in this evolving market. Read More
Deep Dive | January 8, 2026 Premium 2026 Retail Predictions: China—Five Pillars for Moderate Growth Amid a Tough Environment2026 China retail predictions reveal how policy stimulus, AI, instant retail and retail media will drive moderate growth and reshape consumer and retailer strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | January 8, 2026 Databank Members Consumer Sentiment Largely Holds Steady in December After November Highs: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze proprietary survey data to track consumer sentiment and financial sentiments in China. This report shows steady optimism in December 2025. Read More
Store Tracker | January 2, 2026 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 1,550 Stores Opened in 2025Our 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 Byredo, Dreams, Neom, and more. Read More
Store Tracker | January 2, 2026 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 53: Nearly 5,300 Stores Opened in 2025Our 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 Hobby Lobby, Petsmart, and more. Read More
Store Tracker | December 26, 2025 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Nearly 1,100 UK Stores Shut Their Doors in 2025Our 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 Free People, Holland & Barrett, Kiltane, and more. Read More
Store Tracker | December 26, 2025 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Pacsun Plots Major US Expansion DriveOur 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 Alo Yoga, Bottega Veneta, Pacsun, Save A Lot, The Card Vault, Zales more. Read More
Deep Dive | December 22, 2025 Premium Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Target at a Crossroads, Dollar Stores Revive and Warehouse Clubs Gain MomentumBuilding on our Market Navigator on US mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and discount stores, we explore the key trends and themes we are watching in the space, such as Target’s transition, dollar stores revival and private label growth. We also showcase our blue-sky thinking for the sector and the retail innovators we are watching. Read More
Infographic | December 19, 2025 Premium 2026 Sector Outlook: US Home and Home-Improvement Retailing—Pro-Led, Tech-Enabled Growth Shaping the US Home and Home-Improvement MarketExplore 2026 trends in the US home and home improvement sector, as retailers navigate a high-rate housing market, evolving consumer remodeling behavior, and technology-driven transformation. Read More
Infographic | December 15, 2025 Premium 2026 Sector Outlook: US Grocery Retailing—Volume Growth To Remain Constrained amid Cautious Consumer SpendingUnlock insights into the 2026 US grocery sector outlook, focusing on key trends, challenges, and growth drivers like value, AI, and evolving consumer behavior Read More
Infographic | December 15, 2025 Premium 2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic EnvironmentDiscover how economic stability, evolving consumer behaviors, and technological innovations are reshaping the US retail and e-commerce sector in 2026. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 14, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: How Fast Will Agentic Commerce Scale? Three Gauges to Watch, with Charlie PoonThis report explores the future of agentic commerce, focusing on GenAI adoption for shopping, satisfaction levels, and how retailers can prepare. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 9, 2025 Premium US Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—The Pharmacy ShakeoutThe US drugstores and pharmacies market is resetting in 2025, with holding the market share and being relevant becoming the key competitive challenge in the market. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 8, 2025 Premium US Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Rightsizing for Relevance; Smaller Footprints for a Bigger ImpactWe explore the key trends and themes we are watching in the drugstore space, such as consolidation, Walgreens’ privatization, the closure of Rite Aid and private label growth. We also showcase our blue-sky thinking for the sector and the retail innovators we are watching. Read More