Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium April 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from March 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and strengthened in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Innovator Profile | April 28, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: The Metav.rs Web3 Platform Helps Brands To Better Create and Manage Metaverse ExperiencesAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk Europe 2023, we present Metav.rs, an all-in-one Web3 platform for brands and retailers to manage their metaverse strategy. Read More
Store Tracker | April 28, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 17: Bed Bath & Beyond Drives US ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Bed Bath & Beyond and Hastens, among others. Read More
Innovator Profile | April 27, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Radd.’s Video-Marketing Tool Drives E-Commerce Traffic and ConversionAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk Europe 2023, we present Radd., a video-marketing solution for e-commerce brands and retailers. Read More
Innovator Profile | April 27, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: SegmentStream Solves the Conversion Attribution Challenge for MarketersAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk Europe 2023, we present SegmentStream, a conversion modeling platform that helps brand advertisers solve the attribution challenge and understand how ads are performing across different digital channels. Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2023 Premium Data Dive: What US, European and Australian Retailers Are Saying on CapexIn this Data Dive, we examine what major US, European and Australian companies are reporting on capital expenditures (capex)—their ongoing and planned investments in physical infrastructure such as stores, distribution and technology. Read More
Insight Report | April 24, 2023 Premium March 2023 UK Retail Sales: Online Sales Return to GrowthIn March 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 7% 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 | April 21, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 16: US Openings UpOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Bensons for Beds, Dirt Cheap, Fleet Feet, Poundland, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Superdrug and Tesco, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | April 14, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 15: Closures Up in US and UKOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Walmart, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | April 13, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaRetail media is a key advertising channel, providing retailers with a new revenue stream and marketers with a valuable opportunity to reach consumers. We highlight key industry trends in retail media and present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their retail media capabilities. Read More
Store Tracker | April 6, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 14: Harbor Freight Tools and Urban Outfitters Drive US OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from RH, Urban Outfitters and Walmart, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | April 5, 2023 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: European Apparel and Footwear—Poised for Growth in 2023 and BeyondIn this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the performance and future prospects of online apparel and footwear sectors in France, Germany and the UK, as well as detail the competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | March 31, 2023 Premium March 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from February 2023, retail sales slowed in the US and grew in the UK and China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Store Tracker | March 30, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 13: UK Closures Up 45%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Lululemon Athletica, among others. Read More
Insight Report | March 27, 2023 Premium February 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a YearIn February 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 6.5% 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
