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Store Tracker | September 16, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 37: US Store Closures Down by Half Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters and Casey’s General Stores, among others, in the US and Asda, Farmfoods, and Rituals, among others, in the UK.

Deep Dive | September 12, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers’ Labor Day Behaviors

This week we saw a high degree of stability among all our regularly surveyed questions. Our US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Insight Report | September 12, 2022 Premium

Two Months to Singles’ Day: How Brands Can Leverage Web 3.0 for The World’s Largest Online Shopping Festival

The world’s largest online shopping festival is just two months away. As part of our countdown to Singles’ Day 2022, we cover what companies should consider before entering China’s metaverse and Web 3.0 space as a part of the event.

Store Tracker | September 9, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 36: US Store Openings Down 1% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and Blue Nile, among others, in the US, and Pavers, Oliver Bonas and Quiz, among others, in the UK.

Deep Dive | September 8, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Inflation-Mitigation Behaviors Trickle Up to Affluent Shoppers

As inflation-mitigation behaviors trickle up to more affluent consumers, we examine consumer responses to inflation broken down by income band, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra provides a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Store Tracker | September 6, 2022 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, August 2022: Retailers To Close 31 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 August 26, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.

Deep Dive | September 5, 2022 Premium

August 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Housing Affordability Slumps with Major Decline in New Home Sales

We examine nine indicators to assess the health of the US housing market. The most recent data show a major decline in new home sales along with a collapse in housing affordability.

Insight Report | September 5, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 6: Five Below and Lululemon Report Strong Results; Best Buy, Big Lots, PVH and Signet Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies such as Best Buy, Big Lots, Five Below and Lululemon Athletics, among others.

Store Tracker | September 2, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 35: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Farm Stores, Dollar General and Gap Inc. among others, in the US and Deichmann, Lakeland and Superdrug, among others, in the UK.

Deep Dive | August 30, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Focus on Fitness

Consumers are returning to gyms, sport and fitness activities, presenting opportunities for retailer who can harness the wellness trend. Our US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Insight Report | August 30, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 5: Burlington, Dick’s, Gap and Macy’s See Sales Drop; Dollar General, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty Report Strong Results

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies including Burlington Stores, Coty and Dollar General, among others.

Store Tracker | August 26, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 34: US Store Closures Cross 2,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Kohl’s and Value City Furniture in the US and Boux Avenue, Dune London and Lakeland, among others, in the UK.

Deep Dive | August 26, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: China Retail—The $6 Trillion Sector Recovers Slowly

In this Market Outlook, we explore the Chinese retail market. We discuss the market’s performance, scale and trajectory, as well as major market factors and trends to watch in 2022 and beyond. We also analyze China’s leading retail companies and innovators bringing change to the space.

Deep Dive | August 24, 2022 Premium

Think Tank: Adaptive Apparel in the US—2022 Survey Results Confirm Category Growth Opportunities

We explore the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US and innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. We present analysis of proprietary consumer survey findings to discuss adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors.

Deep Dive | August 23, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Prime Latest

Our survey shows an increase in the percentage of consumers reporting Amazon Prime memberships, following on July’s Prime Day. The US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.