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Deep Dive | July 15, 2024 Premium

Decoding the GLP-1 Trend: How Is the Ozempic Economy Impacting CPG Retail?

Explore the impacts of the rising Ozempic economy in the US. We offer insights into GLP-1 drug users’ food-consumption patterns, informed in part by proprietary survey data. We also discuss recent earnings results and commentary from CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies on the growing adoption of GLP-1 drugs.

Store Tracker | July 5, 2024 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 27: Walgreens Boots Alliance and Bob’s Stores To Close Stores in the US

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Bob’s Stores, Netflix, Walgreens Boots Alliance and more.

Store Tracker | July 2, 2024 Databank Members

Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024: Best Buy To Double Canada Store Count This Year

The new Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker series will report on announced and actual store openings and closures in Canada. In this first report, we provide a summary analysis of 2023 data and dive into 2024 developments, with highlights from Best Buy, Factory Direct, Loblaws and more.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 27, 2024 Premium

Research Preview: Market Navigator—US Apparel and Footwear Retailing

We offer an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator exploring the US apparel and footwear market. Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities in the market, understand the competitive landscape and explore proprietary survey data.

Insight Report | June 27, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024: Early US Retail Outlook

Take 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.

Insight Report | June 24, 2024 Free Report

The Power of First-Party Data: Five Ways To Maximize Business Success

In partnership with Treasure Data, we delve into the ways in which first-party data can maximize the sustainable growth and long-term success of retail businesses. From GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) to retail media, explore power of first-party data and strategic partnerships with technology providers to gain a strategic competitive advantage.

Insight Report | June 20, 2024 Premium

US Back to School 2024: Retail Outlook

Discover the consumer context and expected spending trends for the US back-to-school season in the US.

Deep Dive | June 19, 2024 Premium

1Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retail Companies Post Strong Sales Results

We 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.

Deep Dive | June 13, 2024 Premium

US Back to School 2024: Popular Products and Classroom Chic—Which Categories and Apparel Brands Will Dominate the Season?

What will consumers buy this back-to-school (BTS) season? Which apparel brands will capture spending? We continue our US Back to School 2024 series of reports by diving into proprietary survey findings on the product categories and apparel brands that consumers look set to shop this season.

Insight Report | May 28, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 5: Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores and TJX See Sales Growth; Lowe’s and Target See Sales Decline

Our 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 May 26, 2024, including Deckers Outdoor, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores, Target, TJX Companies and Urban Outfitters.

Insight Report | May 14, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 3: Crocs and Coty See Sales Growth; Floor & Decor, Tapestry and Others See Sales Decline

Our 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 May 12, 2024, including Coty, Crocs, Hanesbrands, Qurate Retail and Tapestry, among others.

Insight Report | May 10, 2024 Premium

China Retail Insights: Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2024, Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need To Know

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival in China, covering the macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore Chinese consumer sentiment.

Insight Report | May 7, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 2: Amazon, CVS and Estée Lauder Report Positive Sales Growth; Clorox and Wayfair Post Sales Declines

Our 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 May 5, 2024, including Amazon, Clorox, CVS Health, Estée Lauder and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others.

Store Tracker | May 3, 2024 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 18: J Sainsbury Closing 25 Argos Stores in the UK This Year

Our 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.

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 Declines

Our 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.