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Store Tracker | March 3, 2023 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 9: US Openings Up 21%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from At Home, Bath & Body Works, Camping World, Grocery Outlet, Meijer, Outdoor Voices, Schnucks and Walmart, among others.

Insight Report | March 2, 2023 Premium

February 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand from January 2023, retail sales slowed (but remained positive) in both the US and UK, while they declined in China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Deep Dive | March 2, 2023 Premium

European Grocery Retail Dynamics Amid Broader Inflationary Trends

European consumers and retailers are under pressure amid an energy crisis and mounting concerns over a possible economic downturn. We discuss EU and UK grocery retail sales and inflation metrics in the context of broader inflationary pressures.

Insight Report | March 1, 2023 Premium

Inflection Points in the Global Economy in 2023

Key interest-rate decisions taken by central banks impact the financial market, including inflation rates and currency exchange rates. We identify inflection points in the global economy in 2023, with a focus on developments in the US, the UK, China and the EU (European Union).

Deep Dive | February 27, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in Global Convenience-Store Retailing: Seven & i vs. Alimentation Couche-Tard

As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Alimentation Couche-Tard and Seven & i, two leading convenience-store retailers. We provide insights into key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, operating margins and brick-and-mortar, digital and overall growth strategies.

Store Tracker | February 24, 2023 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 8: US Closures Jump 36% in One Week

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Bass Pro, Boscov’s, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, Trader Joe’s and Walmart, among others.

Insight Report | February 21, 2023 Premium

US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q22: Decelerating Indicators Point Toward Economic Slowdown

The 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 fourth quarter of 2022, which show depressed consumer spending levels in the UK, France and Germany, and softening growth in the US.

Insight Report | February 20, 2023 Premium

January 2023 UK Retail Sales: Sales Slow Amid Economic Uncertainty

In January 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) decreased by 3.2% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector.

Analyst Corner | February 19, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Growing Signs of Economic Optimism

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks at bright spots in the global economic outlook, with highlights from the US, China and the UK.

Store Tracker | February 17, 2023 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 7: UK Openings Up 46%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Amazon, Ashley HomeStore, Iceland, Lidl and under Armour, among others.

Deep Dive | February 16, 2023 Free Report

CGI and 3D Product Imagery: The Future of Visual Merchandising in E-Commerce

Computer-generated imagery (CGI), also known as 3D rendering, can provide a competitive advantage for retail companies in producing and managing product visuals for e-commerce. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we analyze current challenges in online visual merchandising and the benefits of CGI. This free report is sponsored by Nfinite.

Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Market Softens, Industry Players Seek To Improve Margins

We discuss the growth trajectory of the apparel and footwear market in the UK amid the country’s sluggish economic conditions and inflationary pressures.

Insight Report | February 14, 2023 Premium

Global Economic Outlook Looking More Positive: What’s New

In recent weeks, conversations, forecasts and data around global economic growth have generally turned more positive. We discuss recent economic metrics, projections and discussions, with a focus on the US, China and the UK.

Analyst Corner | February 12, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Roblox and Fortnite Set the Stage for the Developing Metaverse

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses how fashion brands and retailers can launch in the metaverse of today through established pre-Web 3.0 platforms Roblox and Fortnite.

Insight Report | February 10, 2023 Premium

Shein in Fast Fashion—Update: Establishing Dominance Through New Strategies and Business Expansion Plans

Shein gained ground as a leading player in the fast-fashion market in 2022 and is set to expand its business in 2023. Building on a previous report, we explore the company’s major strategies and recent developments.