Free Data Graphic | July 7, 2022 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Apparel Brands and Retailers Increase CapExWe present Three Things You Need To Know: Apparel Brands and Retailers Increase CapEx Read More
Deep Dive | July 7, 2022 Premium Playbook: Digitalization for Faster, Closer and More Sustainable SourcingIn this Playbook, we present five key pandemic-led sourcing trends and the strategies retailers and brands globally can use to overcome sourcing hurdles, driving efficiencies in their supply chain. We cover digitalization, acquisitions, sustainability and more. Read More
Insight Report | July 4, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: PaymentsAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore digital payments in the metaverse, covering the underlying technologies as well as payment solutions and channels. Our discussion covers blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, crypto payment gateways and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailIn our report on 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail, we cover long-term trends such as sustainability and more nascent trends including the metaverse and innovations in apparel physical stores. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 3, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: BNPL—Bubble Now Popping Loudly?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the state of the BNPL (buy now pay later) industry. Read More
Infographic | July 1, 2022 Register for Free Access Luxury Market Outlook—Regional Market Sizes and Factors: InfographicOur Market Outlooks for luxury retail in the US, Asia and Europe examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the regional markets, as well as key themes we are watching. We present our key findings on market sizes and growth factors in this free infographic. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | July 1, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Europe Luxury Sees Bounceback SustainedIn this Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the personal luxury goods market in Europe, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching. This is part of a series of three Market Outlooks on regional luxury goods markets, which also includes reports on the US and Asia. Read More
Store Tracker | July 1, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 26: US Store Openings Up 3% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard, Buc-ee’s and Chico’s, among others, in the US and FatFace, Frasers Group and HMV, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | June 28, 2022 Premium June 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in May 2022, the decline of retail sales in China began to ease, while retail sales in the UK and the US grew. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | June 28, 2022 Premium Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Venture Capital Funding OpportunitiesThis Playbook on venture capital (VC) funding analyzes four key strategies for retailers to capitalize on VC opportunities, offers an action plan for retailers seeking VC funding and presents ways to counter frequent challenges in the process of securing VC funding. Read More
Insight Report | June 27, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Meta Humans Become Influencers—Storytelling Through Virtual IdolsAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore the rise of meta humans as influencers. Read More
Insight Report | June 27, 2022 Premium May 2022 UK Retail Sales: Slowing Sales Growth and Accelerating Volume Declines Point Toward Economic UncertaintyWe present May 2022 UK retail sales data showing that sales volumes are shrinking while sales growth is slowing. In May, total UK retail sales grew 1.8% in value while volumes declined by 5.7%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 26, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Are We at Peak Inflation?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” considers whether inflation has peaked. Read More
Store Tracker | June 24, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 25: US Store Closures Down 61% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Gil Marine and Kroger in the US and Evans Cycles, Frasers Group and Oliver Bonas in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | June 21, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in the Global Beauty Market: Estée Lauder vs. L’OréalEstée Lauder and L’Oréal are two of the biggest players in the global beauty market. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two beauty companies’ revenues, business strategies and operating margins. Read More
