Deep Dive | November 21, 2022 Premium US Retail and Consumer Outlook: An Overinflated Balloon Set To Pop?US retail is inflated and could be deflated by a number of factors in 2023. Drawing on proprietary consumer survey findings and macroeconomic data, we assess the outlook for US retail, considering consumer behavior trends, the inflationary environment and supply-side retail pressures. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 20, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Online Grocery’s Long Runway for Growth Is Dented by Short-Term InflationThis week, Deborah Weinswig discusses the prospects for grocery e-commerce in the US. Read More
Insight Report | November 18, 2022 Premium Singles’ Day 2022: Immersive Virtual Experiences Boost EngagementAs part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss virtually immersive experiences that debuted during the global online shopping festival, including several metaverse launches. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2022 Premium Singles’ Day 2022: Making an Impact Around the WorldSingles’ Day (also known as 11.11), the world’s largest online global shopping festival, expanded once again this year, including an increasing number of retailers from outside China. As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we examine various promotions from locations outside Mainland China. Read More
Store Tracker | November 18, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 46: US Openings Down 1% 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 Ahold Delhaize, Allbirds and Dillard’s, among others, in the US and B&M, Co-op and Jack & Jones among others, in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | November 17, 2022 Premium Countdown to Holiday 2022: Hottest ToysAs part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we assess the trends and challenges that we predict will shape toy retail this holiday. Read More
Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium October 2022 US Retail Sales: As Inflation Eases, So Too Does Sales GrowthOctober 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 6.4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look how different sectors performed. Read More
Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, November 2022: Capturing Singles’ Day and Holiday Shoppers and Expanding into Real EstateAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space, including livestreaming initiatives during Singles’ Day in China. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium October 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Decelerate; Most Sectors Report Negative GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in October 2022, year-over-year sales grew 0.5%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2022 Premium Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Discard Traditional GMV Metrics and Focus on Immersive and Sustainable ShoppingIn our Singles’ Day 2022 wrap up, we provide an overview of the festival’s main events, including analysis of the initiatives and performances of major e-commerce players during the most challenging Singles’ Day to date. Read More
Deep Dive | November 16, 2022 Free Report Winning the Retail Trifecta: Demand Forecasting, Allocation and ReplenishmentWe analyze challenges to replenishment and demand forecasting in US retail—covering current consumer behaviors and concerns—and explore how retailers can best handle inventory management in a volatile global environment. This free report is sponsored by SAP. Read More
Insight Report | November 15, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 3: Capri, Ralph Lauren and Sprouts Report Strong Results; Hanesbrands and Qurate Post Sales DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies such as Coty, Hanesbrands, Qurate Retail, Ralph Lauren and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
Company Profile | November 15, 2022 Premium NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) Company ProfileNIKE is a US-based brand of athletic accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company operates in 170 countries. Read More
Deep Dive | November 15, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Walmart Dominates Food and Nonfood Ahead of HolidayWe assess inflation’s impact on US consumers’ holiday shopping. Our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | November 14, 2022 Premium US Apparel Accessories Retailing: New Opportunities Support RecoveryWe analyze the US apparel accessories market, presenting the market size, factors, a competitive landscape, proprietary survey data and themes we are watching. A full recovery is set to take place in 2023, with growing opportunities in gender-neutral accessories. Read More