Infographic | January 20, 2026 Premium Sector Focus: Discount Stores—Data GraphicOur Sector Focus data graphics feature the latest survey findings on US retail sectors and categories. Dive into the US dollar store sector in this graphic. Read More
Company Profile | January 16, 2026 Premium JD.com (NASDAQ: JD, SEHK: 9618) Company ProfileHeadquartered in Beijing, China, JD.com is an e-commerce company and supply chain-based technology and service provider that operates in China, Indonesia, Russia and Thailand. Read More
Store Tracker | January 16, 2026 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 2: Greggs To Open 120 Net New 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 Poundland, Greggs, Marks & Spencer, Lidl and more. Read More
Store Tracker | January 16, 2026 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 2: Saks Files for Bankruptcy; Macy’s To Close More Stores; Amazon Plans New SuperstoreOur 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 American Signature Furniture, Target, Piggly Wiggly, Macy’s, Lowe’s and more. Read More
Company Profile | January 15, 2026 Premium Alibaba (NYSE: BABA; SEHK: 9988) Company ProfileAlibaba is a China-based e-commerce retailer of beauty, consumer goods, electronics, fashion and home products. Headquartered in Hangzhou, the company operates in Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, the US and Vietnam. Read More
Deep Dive | January 15, 2026 Premium Head-to-Head in Beauty Retailing: Sephora vs. Ulta BeautyWe pitch Sephora and Ulta Beauty head-to-head as they battle for share of the $85 billion US beauty retail market with loyalty, digital, and wellness strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | January 13, 2026 Databank Members Sentiment by Age—Younger Consumers Are More Optimistic but Older Consumers’ Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid tariffs and rate cuts? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment. Read More
Store Tracker | January 9, 2026 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 1: Claire’s, LK Bennett and The Original Factory Shop File for AdministrationOur 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 River Island, Wilko, Sainsbury’s, The Entertainer and more. Read More
Store Tracker | January 9, 2026 Premium Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 1: Retailers Announce More Than 1,000 Store Openings for 2026Our 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 Walgreens, Carter’s, Dollar General, Tractor Supply and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 7, 2026 Premium 2026 Retail Predictions: India—Five Pillars Shaping the Next Phase of Retail GrowthExplore 2026 retail predictions in India, including quick commerce profitability, Tier-3 and Tier-4 growth, AI in retail expansion and supply chain innovation. Read More
Deep Dive | December 23, 2025 Databank Members Overall Sentiment Declines Despite Rate Cut—But Higher Earners Are More Confident: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow are US consumers’ sentiment and shopping behavior changing amid tariffs and rate cuts? We review our latest US consumer data on consumer sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | December 23, 2025 Premium Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Shopping Peak Nears as Two-Thirds Are Buying for the HolidaysWe review our latest data and provide an in-depth analysis of consumers’ holiday shopping behavior. Read More
Deep Dive | December 22, 2025 Premium Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Target at a Crossroads, Dollar Stores Revive and Warehouse Clubs Gain MomentumBuilding on our Market Navigator on US mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and discount stores, we explore the key trends and themes we are watching in the space, such as Target’s transition, dollar stores revival and private label growth. We also showcase our blue-sky thinking for the sector and the retail innovators we are watching. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 21, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Learnings from Earnings, and Holiday-Season Insights, with John MercerWhat do 3Q25 retailer earnings tell us about consumer behavior in the 2025 holiday season? Discover highlights here. Read More
Store Tracker | December 19, 2025 Premium Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce Around 250 Store Openings for 2026Our 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 Next, JW Anderson, and more. Read More
