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Store Tracker | September 2, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 35: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Farm Stores, Dollar General and Gap Inc. among others, in the US and Deichmann, Lakeland and Superdrug, among others, in the UK.

Insight Report | September 1, 2022 Premium

Introducing the New Tech 20: The Global Retail-Tech Leaders in 2022 and Beyond

We present our updated Tech 20 focus list of the most important and influential retail technology companies that we believe our readers and subscribers should pay attention to.

Event Coverage | August 31, 2022 Free Report

VERB’s MARKET Hosts Shopfest 2022: Brands See Peak Engagement via Livestreaming Q&A

VERB’s Shopfest livestreaming shopping festival marked the launch of MARKET, a live shopping platform. We present highlights from the event and discuss its multichannel livestreaming approach, tactics driving consumer engagement and more.

Insight Report | August 30, 2022 Premium

August 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in July 2022, retail sales remained healthy in the US, while, in the UK, they grew substantially. However, in China, retail sales slowed due to the country’s ongoing real estate crisis.

Deep Dive | August 30, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Autonomous Checkout

Checkout technologies have evolved significantly in recent years, from cashierless self-checkout to fully autonomous experiences. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations.

Analyst Corner | August 28, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Note to Consumers—Holiday Surcharges Have Already Begun and Could Trickle Down to You

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the start of holiday surcharges.

Store Tracker | August 26, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 34: US Store Closures Cross 2,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Kohl’s and Value City Furniture in the US and Boux Avenue, Dune London and Lakeland, among others, in the UK.

Deep Dive | August 25, 2022 Premium

10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion Market

Fast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, ranging from multiyear trends such as sustainability to emerging trends such as entry into the metaverse space.

Company Profile | August 23, 2022 Premium

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) Company Profile

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a US-based CPG company that operates in 75 countries and sells products to over 200 countries and territories in Africa/Eurasia, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America.

Insight Report | August 22, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore AI (artificial intelligence) technology as it relates to the metaverse, covering its key application and benefits in the virtual world.

Insight Report | August 22, 2022 Premium

July 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Values Jump While Volumes Continue To Decline

In July 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 3.0% year over year while values grew 5.7%. Online sales declined by 4.2%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Analyst Corner | August 21, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Inflationary Springboard for Grocery Private Label

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the inflationary springboard for grocery private label

Store Tracker | August 19, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 33: US Store Openings Up 5.6% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ace Hardware and Allsup’s in the US and Next, Rituals and Sweaty Betty, among others, in the UK.

Insight Report | August 17, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, August 2022: China Targets Livestreaming Growth; Brands Enable Consumers To See Behind the Scenes

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, upgrades by social media platforms to live shopping features, government support for live commerce development in China, as well as opportunities for brands to share a behind-the-scenes look at their operations. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium

Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper Engagement

We assess the recent rise of experiential retail and innovations in the global sportswear market—with a focus on enhancing customers’ online and in-store experience. We also analyze how retailers and brand owners are reaping benefits through these innovations.