Brands

Access research reports and presentations on the retail and technology ecosystem, including consumers, companies, economies, and retail and technology trends. Use the filters below to find research reports and presentations by sector, theme, company or other parameters. Alternatively, use the search box above to find relevant research content.

Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Free Report

Retail Personalization in 2022: Balancing Trust, Data Collection and Privacy

Brands and retailers must recognize value exchange as a key component when they deliver personalized marketing efforts to consumers. We discuss the difference in perceptions between consumers and retailers on retail personalization and data privacy, based on proprietary survey findings. We also look at areas such as loyalty programs and consumers’ willingness to share their personal data. This free report is sponsored by Sailthru.

Deep Dive | March 28, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and Retailers

We analyze the fourth quarter of 2021 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Deep Dive | March 22, 2022 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Momentum To Continue in 2022 and Beyond

The e-commerce apparel market presents growth opportunities, especially for companies that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. We examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector and present key market drivers, industry players, themes and innovators.

Deep Dive | March 22, 2022 Premium

Inclusivity in Retail: Trends from 2021, Learnings for 2022

Inclusivity is one of the biggest movements retail today. We explore progress in 2021 and present our expectations for the development of inclusivity in retail in 2022, across areas such as adaptive products, gender-free and plus-size offerings, and the diversification of suppliers.

Event Coverage | March 11, 2022 Premium

Kohl’s Investor Day 2022: Sephora, Active, Digital and 100 Small-Format Stores To Drive Growth

We present key insights from Kohl’s virtual Investor Day on March 7, 2022, covering the retailer’s plans to drive growth through its Sephora shop-in-shop business, open smaller stores, become the active lifestyle destination for the entire family and achieve digital expansion.

Deep Dive | March 2, 2022 Premium

US Children’s Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Battling a Declining Birth Rate

We discuss the US children’s and infants’ apparel and footwear market, covering the market size and growth outlook. We also present key market drivers, the competitive landscape and major trends among brands and retailers looking to better serve childrenswear retail.

Store Tracker | March 2, 2022 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, February 2022: US Retailers To Open 41 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2022

The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of February 25, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 2, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Footwear Specialists See a Resurgence

We analyze the resurgent US footwear specialty retail market, including four themes we are watching. Learn more about opportunities in specialty footwear.

Deep Dive | February 28, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Sporting Goods Retail: Dick’s Sporting Goods vs. Foot Locker

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker are heavyweights in the US sporting goods sector. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two companies, providing insights into their revenues, business strategies, technology initiatives and more.

Store Tracker | February 25, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 8: Year-to-Date US Openings Outnumber Closures Two to One

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Balenciaga, Hobby Lobby and Whole Foods Market in the US and Bensons for Beds, New Look and Wren Kitchens in the UK.

Insight Report | February 23, 2022 Premium

Innovations in Apparel Stores: Reinventing Physical Retail To Drive Engagement, Loyalty and Sales

Brands and retailers are innovating to tempt customers back to physical apparel stores. We discuss key examples of successful strategies including experiential retail, seamless shopping and providing personalized services.

Insight Report | February 23, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 4: E-Commerce Almost Flat at Walmart; Strong Sales at Crocs and Under Armour

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 20, 2022: Crocs, Under Armour and Walmart.

Deep Dive | February 21, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: The Metaverse

The infinite metaverse environment holds huge opportunity for retail. Retailers can be open for business 24/7, offering engaging and immersive virtual spaces to connect with consumers as well as exclusive digital assets. We present selected startups globally that are helping to shape the metaverse.

Store Tracker | February 11, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 6: US Openings Up 6% as Aldi Announces Store Expansion Plan

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Aldi, Charming Charlie and Scotch & Soda in the US, and Game, Hamleys and Sports Direct in the UK.

Insight Report | February 8, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 2: Capri, Estée Lauder and Ralph Lauren Raise Guidance; Online Retail Continues to Falter at Amazon

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 6, 2022, including Amazon, Capri Holdings, Estée Lauder and Ralph Lauren.