April 13, 2026 Deep Dive Premium Supply Chain Insights for Apparel, Footwear and Department Stores: Transforming with AI and Real‑Time ForecastingExplore how supply chain issues affect apparel and footwear market, with insights on technological solutions and strategies.
April 12, 2026 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Why Growth in US CPG Unit Sales Has Stalled, with Sujeet NaikDiscover why US CPG unit sales growth has stalled, with insights on inflation, consumer trends and the outlook for recovery. Discover insights on recovery potential.
April 10, 2026 Insight Report Premium Chinese New Year 2026 Review: A Shift Toward Extended, Segmented and Experience-Driven ConsumptionChinese New Year 2026 signals a shift in retail consumption, with extended holiday periods, evolving travel patterns, and a focus on technology, health, and experience-driven spending. Retailers must adapt to these multi-stage consumption behaviors and leverage emerging trends to engage consumers throughout the entire holiday period.
April 10, 2026 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 14: Topps Tiles To Close StoresOur 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 Topps Tiles, Co-op, R.M. Williams, Sports Direct, and more.
April 10, 2026 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion 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 Urban Outfitters, Trader Joe’s Yesway, and more.
April 9, 2026 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Shoptalk Spring 2026 Wrap-Up: Retail Insights Centered on AI Successes and ResultsDiscover how AI and agentic commerce are reshaping the retail landscape and driving new growth opportunities, with our concluding insights from Shoptalk Spring 2026.
April 8, 2026 Deep Dive Premium US Department Stores Show Signs of Improvement: Is the Reset Working?Explore the resurgence of US department stores, with Macy’s and Dillard’s leading the way through strategic store modernization, curated assortments and improved customer service.
April 8, 2026 Deep Dive Premium Supply Chain Insights for Food, Drug and Mass Retail: Technology, Resilience and the Path to Stronger MarginsThis report examines key challenges and solutions shaping the food, drug and mass supply chain, including tariffs, regulations, food waste and visibility gaps.
April 7, 2026 Deep Dive 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.
April 7, 2026 Deep Dive 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.
April 6, 2026 Deep Dive Premium The Middle East Energy Shock and the US Consumer: Lessons from 2022—Sustained Impacts Risk Trickle-Up EffectExplore the potential impact of the Iran-driven energy shock on US consumer behavior, drawing insights from the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict-induced oil price hike.
April 6, 2026 Insight Report Premium February 2026 US Retail Sales: Weaker Core Performance and Divergent Sector TrendsGain key insights into the latest US retail sales trends for February 2026. This report offers a detailed analysis of US retail sales performance in February 2026, breaking down key trends by sector and providing insights into inflation trends affecting the market.
April 5, 2026 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Middle East Energy Shock—Retail Faces a Deteriorating Context, with John MercerIn this Analyst Corner, we discuss updated data points on the impact of the Middle East energy shock, and the implications for US retail.
April 3, 2026 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 13: Superdry To ExpandOur 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 The Original Factory Shop, Russell & Bromley, Jigsaw, Superdry, and more.
April 3, 2026 Store Tracker Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 13: Openings Down 47% Year Over YearOur 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 Zumiez, Nordstrom, CVS Health, Miniso, and more.
