June 1, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, May 2022: Nordstrom Pushes Total Closed Retail Space To 27 Million Square FeetThe 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 May 27, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.
May 31, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 5: Guess, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Burlington, Gap and Ross Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 29, 2022, namely Alibaba, American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy and Dollar General, among others.
May 31, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Conflicted Shoppers React to Rising Covid-19 Cases and Rising TemperaturesConsumer behavior shows the conflict between rising Covid-19 cases and warmer weather. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
May 31, 2022 Event Coverage Premium Aptos Engage 2022: From Good to Great in Unified Commerce, Addressing Retail Challenges Across Inflation, Loyalty and MoreWe present key insights from Aptos Engage 2022, held on May 16–19, covering the current challenges in retail—such as inflation and customer loyalty—and Aptos management’s vision for unified commerce.
May 25, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 4: Target and Walmart Sound Alarm Bells over Discretionary Demand; Kohl’s and Lowe’s See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 22, 2022, namely Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Deckers Outdoor and The Home Depot, among others.
May 25, 2022 Deep Dive Premium The Rise of Experiential Retail in India: Driving Consumer Engagement in Physical StoresBrick-and-mortar stores should turn to experiential retail—leveraging technologies, in-store events, immersive experiences, unique services and store associates—to bring shoppers back to stores and increase consumer engagement. We look at the rise of experiential retail in India and the benefits of this marketing strategy.
May 25, 2022 Deep Dive Register for Free Access The Evolution of Retail Media: Five Trends To WatchWe analyze the fast-growing global retail media industry (i.e., retail advertising) and explore key market drivers. We discuss retail media networks, the value of strategic partnerships, in-store digital advertising and more. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ.
May 24, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Spending Falters as Avoidance Rises Once MoreIn-store shopping is already feeling the impact of rising Covid-19 cases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
May 23, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in European Online Apparel Retailing: ASOS vs. ZalandoWe analyze leading European online apparel companies ASOS and Zalando, covering their business models; fast-fashion positioning and pricing strategies; financial metrics, including revenue growth, operating margins, marketing and fulfillment cost ratios; shopper profiles; automation and data-driven strategies; strategic partnerships and sustainable initiatives.
May 20, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 20: US Store Closures Down by Two-Thirds Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ahold Delhaize, Best Buy and Cotton On in the US and Angling Direct, Dune London and The Food Warehouse in the UK.
May 19, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: US Retail Loyalty Programs—Redefining Customer EngagementLoyalty programs help differentiate brands and retailers, playing a vital role in driving customer engagement and retention. In this Think Tank, we explore US retail loyalty programs, including the benefits that US consumers value, the competitive landscape, market drivers and three emerging trends in the space.
May 19, 2022 Insight Report Premium India Retail Insights: Exploring India’s Latest Super App and the Wider Super-App EcosystemWe examine India’s latest super app, Tata Neu, covering its core offerings, loyalty-building features and plans for growth, as well as consumer’s reactions on the app’s launch day. We also discuss India’s super-app ecosystem as a whole.
May 17, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Dollar Stores Surge as Inflation Forces Focus on ValueAs inflation bites, more consumers are turning to dollar stores for both grocery and nonfood purchases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
May 16, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Online Grocery Survey 2022: Trends in Food E-Commerce, Quick Commerce and Meal KitsWe present insights into online grocery shopping in the US, using findings from our latest annual survey. We explore grocery shoppers’ online buying behavior, including the products they buy, the retailers they shop from, their preferences for fulfillment and more.
May 16, 2022 Infographic Register for Free Access Infographic: Online Grocery Shopping—US Consumer SurveyOur fifth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences. We present our top insights and explore highlights around quick commerce (q-commerce), meal kits and Amazon Prime membership.