January 19, 2025 Analyst Corner 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.
January 17, 2025 Store Tracker 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.
January 16, 2025 Deep Dive 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.
January 15, 2025 Deep Dive 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.
January 10, 2025 Store Tracker 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.
January 10, 2025 Infographic 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.
January 3, 2025 Store Tracker 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.
December 27, 2024 Store Tracker 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.
December 23, 2024 Market Navigators/Market Outlook 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.
December 20, 2024 Store Tracker 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.
December 19, 2024 Insight Report 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.
December 13, 2024 Store Tracker 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.
December 6, 2024 Store Tracker 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.
December 6, 2024 Insight Report Premium Retail Around the World: Black Friday 2024—Coresight Research ObservationsAs part of our coverage of the 2024 holiday season, we present our observations of Black Friday in India, Hong Kong and the UK.
November 29, 2024 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 48: US Closures Up 69% 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 Bath & Body Works and Save-A-Lot, and detail other recent store announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes management changes at Kohl’s and Asda.
