Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Premium 2Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Post Strong ResultsWe assess the recent performance of selected US-based retailers, brands, e-commerce platforms and REITs in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps for the second quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Store Tracker | September 29, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, September 2021: Major US Retailers To Open 67 Million Square Feet of New 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 September 24, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
Insight Report | September 29, 2021 Premium US Grocery—Redefining Loyalty via E-Commerce SubscriptionsAfter 2020’s e-commerce boom, US grocery shopping looks set to stay online, and amid increased competition, retailers are seeking to secure shoppers’ loyalty with subscription packages. Our survey findings offer insights into how this new landscape is developing and what most attracts online grocery shoppers. Read More
Deep Dive | September 28, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Intend To Celebrate and Spend for HalloweenAs Covid-19 cases continue to rise, US consumers are still planning to spend and celebrate for Halloween 2021. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ plans for Halloween 2021 and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | September 27, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in India RetailFollowing pandemic-led disruption, India’s retail sector looks set to see marked differences as we move into 2022. We present 10 trends that are impacting the sector and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on consumer shifts. Read More
Insight Report | September 22, 2021 Premium Big Billion Days 2021 Preview: Flipkart’s Event To Focus on Discounts, Consumers and Third-Party SellersWe present a preview of the key features of this year’s Big Billion Days (BBD) shopping festival in India, which will be hosted by major e-commerce player Flipkart on October 7–12, 2021. Read More
Event Coverage | September 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Two: Transformed Consumer Demand for Omnichannel Grocery and ConvenienceWe present key insights from day two of Groceryshop, on September 20, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions covered themes such as omnichannel retail and the need to offer ever-greater convenience to the consumer. Read More
Deep Dive | September 21, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Expectations Continue To Shift, Impacting Spend and ChannelsAs consumers re-evaluate their holiday spending expectations, brick-and-mortar retailers may lose out to online competitors—particularly among certain demographics, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ evolving plans for the 2021 holiday season and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | September 17, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% 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 Amazon and Miniso in the US and, B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | September 15, 2021 Premium Competitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | September 14, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-LivedOur latest US Consumer Tracker charts Labor Day’s effects on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Insight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium New Retail in China: Global Apparel and Beauty Brands Flock to JD.comWe discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including global luxury and apparel brands opening flagship stores on JD.com, Alibaba’s partnership with the government of Hainan province and ByteDance’s investment in brand management company Hangzhou Weinian. Read More
Deep Dive | September 8, 2021 Premium What Happened to eBay? Charting the Marketplace’s Position in US RetailWe quantify eBay’s relative decline in US retail and investigate why the company has seemingly lost out to its competitors. We discuss eBay’s GMV trends over the past five years, its share of nonfood shoppers and its positioning in the resale market. Read More
Insight Report | September 7, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 6: American Eagle Outfitters Maintains Strong Growth Momentum; PVH Corp. Sees Gradual RecoveryOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 5, 2021—namely, American Eagle Outfitters, PVH Corp., Big Lots and Five Below. Read More
Deep Dive | September 7, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Inflation—Perceptions and ReactionsUS consumers have noticed increased prices and intend to cut their discretionary spending in response, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes consumers’ perceptions of inflation and provides a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
