October 23, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members Holiday 2024—Half of Holiday Shoppers Buy from Amazon: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment.
October 20, 2024 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Has the Downfall of US Drugstores Begun?—with Madhav PitaliyaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst, discusses concerning developments from major drugstore and pharmacy retailers, and dives into the various issues that they are grappling with, including regulatory pressures, low reimbursement rates, and competition from the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model.
October 18, 2024 Deep Dive Premium Holiday 2024: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—Early Shopping and Deal-Seeking To Define the SeasonWhere, when and how will US consumers spend for holiday 2024? We analyze proprietary survey data to offer critical insights on the shape of demand and consumers’ shopping expectations for the holiday season.
October 18, 2024 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 42: 7-Eleven and Walgreens To Close Nearly 400 Additional StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from 7-Eleven, Albertsons and Walgreens Boots Alliance, among other major retailers.
October 17, 2024 Insight Report Premium China’s National Day Golden Week 2024: Wrap-Up—A Comeback for Consumption?Golden Week is a week-long national holiday in China, one characterized by travel and tourism spending. We analyze consumption and tourism trends observed during Golden Week 2024, examining what the results of the holiday week mean for the Chinese economy as a whole.
October 16, 2024 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2024: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and Competitor Promotions—First Thoughts on Holiday ImplicationsDive into data-driven insights on the impacts of promotional events on the shape of holiday demand, covering Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, Target Circle Week and Walmart Holiday Deals. We also assess what Amazon reported for its event this year.
October 16, 2024 Insight Report Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Expert Roundtable Shares Strategies To Combat Retail TheftWe present the latest developments in retail shrink, including insights from an expert roundtable on loss-prevention technology in the UK as well as new legislation in the US. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers.
October 16, 2024 Insight Report Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024: Wrap-Up—Event Focuses on Value and Fast DeliveryIndia-based online marketplace Flipkart—majority owned by Walmart—held the 11th edition of its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days, on September 27–October 6, 2024. We present key insights into BBD 2024, based on our observations and a company statement released by Flipkart.
October 15, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members Holiday 2024—Shoppers Are Buying Decorations, Toys and Apparel: US Consumer Survey InsightsBeginning our focus on holiday shopping trends for the final quarter of 2024, we analyze new survey findings to discover how many US consumers have recently shopped for the holiday season, where they shopped and what they purchased. We also continue our weekly analysis of overall consumer behavior and sentiment.
October 14, 2024 Insight Report Premium China Retail Insights: Countdown to Singles’ Day 2024, One Month To Go—Major Platforms Seek To Boost Growth by Supporting MerchantsWe shed light on the Singles’ Day plans of major Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com as well as short-video/e-commerce platforms Douyin and Kuaishou, including their timelines, investment plans and other strategies for the shopping festival this year.
October 9, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members Social Commerce in Focus—Opportunity for TikTok; Apparel Captures Attention: US Consumer Survey InsightsHow popular is social commerce, and what are social media shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess the role of social media in the shopping process. We also provide an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
October 4, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members Seasonal Shopping, 4Q24—Shoppers’ Latest Holiday Expectations: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWill US consumers celebrate or spend on key shopping holidays in the fourth quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, Halloween, Singles’ Day, Black Friday and the end-of-year holiday season.
October 4, 2024 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 40: UK Store Closures Surpass 1,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Dobbies, Hallmark, Rally House and WHSmith, among other major retailers.
October 3, 2024 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, September 2024: Big Lots Drives Total Closed Space to 89 Million Square FeetStore closures announced by Big Lots, Family Dollar, LL Flooring and others will drive total closed retail space in 2024 to nearly 89 million square feet in the US. Read about the latest store openings and closures as of the end of September 2024, including their square-footage impact.
October 1, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members Responses to Inflation and Financial Resilience—Strategic Purchasing Behavior: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? How long could US consumers cover their bills if they lost their income? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.