Store Tracker | August 7, 2024 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, July 2024: Conn’s Drives Total Closed Space to 67 Million Square FeetThe store closures planned by Conn’s will push the total amount of closed retail space in the US to 67 million square feet. Read about this development and discover other US retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from July 2024, as well as their square-footage impact. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Databank Members Inflation and Interrupted Income—Could Consumers Still Pay the Bills?: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? What’s the state of consumers’ financial health? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Premium The Future of Fashion, Shaped by Technology: AI-Powered Supply Chains, Operations and Experiences in US Apparel and Footwear RetailingBuilding on our Market Navigator on US apparel and footwear retailing, we explore transformative technologies shaping the market, including AI (artificial intelligence). From supply chain to operations to customer-facing applications, discover key tech applications and benefits, and dive into proprietary consumer survey data on the apparel shopping journey. Read More
Insight Report | August 5, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q24, Week 2: Positive Results from Colgate-Palmolive, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor and MoreOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on second-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended August 4, 2024, including Carter’s, Columbia Sportswear, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor, Gildan Activewear, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
Infographic | August 2, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: US Summer Spending FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 31 of 2024, covering US online beauty sales, consumer behavior and Amazon Prime Day purchase rates. Dive into the research behind these US summer spending metrics. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 1, 2024 Premium Market Outlook: Off-Price Is On Top as Growth ContinuesWe explore the size and trajectory of the US off-price retail market and the key factors impacting its growth. We also cover the overall market’s competitive landscape, innovators and themes we are watching in 2024 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | August 1, 2024 Databank Members Costco Attracts Shoppers; The Travel Bug Spreads This Summer: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraExplore trends in US consumer activities and shopping behavior over the past year with our comprehensive survey data. Dive into aggregated monthly findings to discover what consumers are buying and which retailers have made gains. Read More
Insight Report | July 31, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Wrap-Up—Flagship Event Delivers Record Member EngagementAmazon India held its eighth annual Prime Day sale on July 20–21, 2024. We present insights into Prime Day India 2024 based on our observations of the event and metrics released by Amazon India via a company statement. Read More
Insight Report | July 30, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q24, Week 1: Mixed Reports from Kimberly-Clark, Levi’s, Skechers and WalgreensOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on second-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended July 28, 2024, including Albertsons, Kroger, Levi Strauss, Skechers and Walgreens Boots Alliance, among others. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2024 Wrap-Up: Apparel Proves Popular; AI Enriches Shopping ExperienceHow popular was Amazon’s Prime Day 2024, and what did shoppers buy? Dive into our US consumer survey data to discover the answers. Read More
Insight Report | July 25, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Theft and Fraud Remain Top Challenges for Food RetailersContinuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we dive into recent developments on shrink from the UK and the US, as well as recent earnings commentary from major retailers in Canada and the US. Read More
Deep Dive | July 23, 2024 Databank Members Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus—TJX and Dollar Tree Rank as Top Choices: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere and what are off-price and dollar-store shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on the off-price and dollar-store retail sectors. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2024 Insights: Travel, Food, Early Deals, Livestreaming—This Year’s Sales BoostersWe present our observations of Amazon’s Prime Day shopping event, held in the US and Western markets on July 16–17 this year. Discover insights related to travel, grocery and livestreaming, and see which US retailers are cutting into Amazon’s share of wallet. Read More
Store Tracker | July 19, 2024 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 29: Whole Foods Announces Small-Format Store OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Amazon, New Balance, Stop & Shop, Sheetz and Whole Foods Market, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | July 16, 2024 Databank Members Responses to Inflation—Fewer Shoppers Are Buying Less: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
