Insight Report | September 29, 2023 Premium September 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of September 26, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Store Tracker | September 29, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 39: UK Closures Up 39%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Target and Next, among others. Read More
Insight Report | September 25, 2023 Premium August 2023 UK Retail Sales: Surprising Discretionary Resilience Even as Grocery Volume Declines ContinueIn August 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | September 22, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 38: US Store Closures Up Three-Quarters vs. Last YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Hobby Lobby and Decathlon, among others. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, September 2023: US Convenience and Apparel See BankruptciesWe provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Mega Co-op, Soft Surroundings and Wilko. Read More
Store Tracker | September 15, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 37: Wilko Again Drives UK ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard and Wilko, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | September 8, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 36: Wilko Drives UK Store Closures Past 1,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Dollar General and Wilko, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | September 1, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 2Q23: Consumer Spending Growth Weakens in Many Countries Despite Easing InflationThe Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the second quarter of 2023, which show slowing consumer spending growth in the US, France and Germany. Read More
Store Tracker | September 1, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 35: UK Openings Up 27%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Family Dollar and Clintons, among others. Read More
Insight Report | August 29, 2023 Premium August 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. In this report, we examine the latest data as of August 28, 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Store Tracker | August 25, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 34: Ace Hardware Drives US OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Ace Hardware and LEGO, among others. Read More
Insight Report | August 21, 2023 Premium July 2023 UK Retail Sales: Wet Weather Slows Retail Sales GrowthIn July 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 5% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | August 18, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 33: US Closures Up 79%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Office Depot and Frasers Group, among others. Read More
Insight Report | August 16, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, August 2023: Wilko Administration Bucks UK Discount Growth TrendWe provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Wilko and CPI Luxury Group. Read More
Store Tracker | August 11, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 32: UK Closures Up 96%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Under Armour and Wilko, among others. Read More