November 23, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail Innovators: Sustainability and Tech Enablers in the Luxury EcosystemAs part of our Retail Innovators series, we present five companies that are disrupting the global luxury market, as well as their tailwinds, headwinds and impact on traditional market players.
November 23, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Crime PreventionThe need to tackle security-related challenges—from shoplifting-driven shrinkage to e-commerce returns fraud—is resulting in increasing demand from retailers for innovative loss-prevention solutions. We highlight three key industry trends in retail crime prevention and present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations.
November 13, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Corner Drugstore Is Changing, Likely for the BetterThis week, Deborah Weinswig discusses changes afoot in the US drugstore sector and what it means for retail.
November 11, 2022 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: China Apparel and Footwear—Domestic Brands Gain Shares in a Slowing Retail EnvironmentIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of China’s apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment and explore the competitive landscape and key trends that are driving demand.
November 11, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 45: UK Openings Up 19%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Crocs, Grocery Outlet and Primark, among others, in the US and Aldi, B&Q and Edinburgh Woolen Mill, among others, in the UK.
November 6, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Shoppers Continue To Navigate the Chutes and Ladders of the US EconomyThis week, Deborah Weinswig discusses her recent presentation at Retail Innovation Club’s annual event, including how US consumers are navigating a kind of “chutes and ladders” (or snakes and ladders) economy, and our projection for US holiday retail sales.
October 30, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: As the Holidays Approach, US Consumers Continue To Spend and Are Venturing Out to Stores and MallsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses consumer spending ahead of the holidays amid a high retail inflation rate.
October 28, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 43: UK Closures Fall by Two-ThirdsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Clarks, Walmart and VF Corporation, among others, in the US and Co-op, Decathlon and Paperchase, among others, in the UK.
October 23, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Why US Grocery Needs a Good Dose of ConsolidationThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the planned Kroger-Albertsons merger and why the consolidation will benefit US grocery shoppers and retailers.
October 9, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: 10.10 2022 Is Nearly Here!This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” previews this year’s 10.10 Shopping Festival.
October 4, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Subscription E-Commerce—Unboxing the $15 Billion MarketFollowing strong consumer demand and sales growth in 2021, US subscription e-commerce revenues and relationships continue to benefit from the recurring sales model. We present our subscription market size analysis and discuss proprietary consumer survey data. We also explore business models, major players, key themes and opportunities for US brands and retailers in the market.
October 3, 2022 Insight Report Premium 2Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Heading into the Second Half with Inventories Up StronglyOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 2Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down year over year.
October 2, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Macy’s Manifests a Marketplace with MiraklThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail’s marketplace phenomenon.
September 30, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 39: US Store Openings Down 2% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Michaels Stores, Road Runner Sports and Shoe Sensation in the US and Decathlon, Dreams and Joules, among others, in the UK.
September 25, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: High Online Cart Abandonment Rates—Retail’s Persistent ChallengeThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses high cart abandonment rates—retail’s persistent challenge.