Store Tracker | January 24, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 4: Store Closures Near 2,100 in the USOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the climbing store-closure counts in the UK and the US. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer at Weis Markets. Read More
Store Tracker | January 23, 2025 Databank Members Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookThe Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. In this report, we provide our yearly review of store closures and openings in the US. We review calendar 2024, breaking the counts down by sector, as well as present our projections for 2025. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 19, 2025 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses new data on the impacts of GLP-1 weight-loss medications on consumers’ grocery spending. Read More
Store Tracker | January 17, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 3: Joann Files for Bankruptcy Again as US Closures Cross 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we detail recent announcements from major retailers, including 7-Eleven, Kohl’s and Macy’s. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Shoes for Crews, as well as a new Chief Operating Officer at The Entertainer. Read More
Deep Dive | January 16, 2025 Premium Head-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlAldi and Lidl are two prominent German discount grocery chains that have gained significant popularity worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into the two companies’ business and growth strategies, brand usage and e-commerce initiatives. Read More
Deep Dive | January 15, 2025 Premium Leveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceBuilding on our Market Navigator report on US retail and e-commerce, we explore the innovative strategies adopted by leading retailers and e-commerce platforms from China, Europe, India and the UK, as well as what US retailers can learn from these strategies. Read More
Store Tracker | January 10, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we detail recent announcements from major retailers, including Aldi, Barnes & Noble and Big Lots. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Ulta Beauty. Read More
Infographic | January 10, 2025 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025Discover key data points we are watching in week 2 of 2025. This week, we focus on our 2025 outlooks for the China, India and US retail market. Our predictions touch on quick commerce, digital tools, consumer caution and more. Read More
Store Tracker | January 3, 2025 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we offer a look at retailers’ plans for their store bases in 2025, covering announcements made in the past week, as well as throughout 2024. Read More
Store Tracker | December 27, 2024 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 52: Party City To Close All StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Big Lots, IT’SUGAR, NIKE and Party City, among others, as well as a look at management changes at Burberry and Stop & Shop. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 23, 2024 Premium Retail 2025: UK Retail PredictionsWhich trends will shape UK retail in 2025 and beyond? Our 2025 outlook presents six key predictions for the UK market, covering GenAI to unified commerce and more. Read More
Store Tracker | December 20, 2024 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 51: First Look at Retailers’ 2025 PlansOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Macy’s, Primark, Sainsbury’s and Zara, among others. Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Safety Concerns Grow Among Frontline Workers; Mixed Reports on Shrink from Kroger, Nordstrom and Ulta BeautyWe present the latest developments in retail shrink in the US and the UK, including data on shoplifting and worker safety. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from retailers in the US and Canada, including Kroger, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty. Read More
Store Tracker | December 13, 2024 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 50: Dollar Tree’s Expansion Spree Pushes US Store Openings Closer to 6,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight Dollar Tree’s major expansion, and detail other recent store announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes management changes at Five Below and J.Crew, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | December 6, 2024 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 49: UK Closures Down 30% Year Over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight additional closures by Alimentation Couche-Tard and openings by Harbor Freight Tools, and detail other recent store announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes management changes at Capri Holdings. Read More
