Deep Dive | November 8, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Return to Services Amid Downward Trend in Avoidance of Public PlacesUS consumers are returning to services amid a downward trend in overall avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | November 5, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 44: US Store Closures Down 37% 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 Barton’s Home Outlet, Chanel and Warby Parker in the US and Dunelm, Foot Locker and Luke 1977 in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | November 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest: Seven Brands Approved To Sell on Tmall GlobalAlibaba’s Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest is an annual event giving US brands the opportunity to fast-track their entrance to the Chinese market. We profile this year’s seven winning brands, which were approved to launch their products on Tmall Global from the first official Singles’ Day sales window on November 1. Read More
Insight Report | November 4, 2021 Premium How Amazon Is Doubling Down on the US Grocery Market OpportunityAmazon has been making significant investments in the grocery channel to carve a meaningful share in the US grocery market. We present four key strategies that the e-commerce giant is using to fulfill its grocery ambitions. Read More
Deep Dive | November 3, 2021 Premium Holiday 2021: US Shopper Survey—Understanding Consumer Behaviors and ExpectationsWe present the findings of our annual survey of US holiday shoppers, helping retailers understand the shape and scale of demand during the holiday season. We discuss when, where and what consumers will buy for holiday 2021. Read More
Event Coverage | November 3, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Virtual Press Conference: Five Key Insights into Singles’ Day 2021Alibaba hosted its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival virtual press conference on October 27, 2021. We present highlights from the e-commerce giant’s management team about the upcoming Singles’ Day event in China. Read More
Store Tracker | November 3, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, October 2021: Major US Retailers To Close 63 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2021The 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 October 29, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
Insight Report | November 2, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 1: Levi’s and VF Corp See Substantial Recovery; Online Momentum Falters at Amazon and eBayOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended October 31, 2021, including apparel brand owners Levi’s and VF Corporation and e-commerce players Amazon and eBay. Read More
Insight Report | November 1, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021 Preview: Three Themes To WatchContinuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we present a preview of the shopping festival in China, with a focus on major e-commerce players Alibaba and JD.com. We discuss the event’s key dates and outline three themes to watch this year. Read More
Deep Dive | November 1, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance of Public Places At Lowest Point Since Early AugustUS consumers’ avoidance of public places has reached its lowest level in nearly three months—amid slowing Covid-19 infection levels and high vaccination rates. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | October 28, 2021 Premium Retail Innovators: US Grocery MarketAs part of our Retail Innovators series, we discuss five retail technology companies that are disrupting the US grocery market. We cover Afresh Technologies, Caper, Radius Networks, Takeoff Technologies and Trax. Read More
Innovator Profile | October 26, 2021 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: CommentSold Powers Livestream Shopping for SMBsAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile CommentSold, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables small and medium-sized retail businesses (SMBs) to implement live social selling across multiple shopping platforms. Read More
Deep Dive | October 25, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Rising Household Product Purchases as Consumers Prepare for HalloweenRising household product purchases indicate that US consumers are stocking up on essentials ahead of Halloween, Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations. Our latest US Consumer Tracker provides a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | October 22, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 42: US Store Closures Cross 5,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fleet Feet, Miniso and Vuori in the US and Calvin Klein, JD Sports and New Look in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Luxury: Kering vs. LVMHAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Kering and LVMH, the two leading houses in the global luxury sector. We provide insights into four key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, markets of operation, digital strategies and business expansion. Read More
