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Store Tracker | April 29, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 17: US Store Openings Cross 4,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ashley HomeStore, Barnes & Noble and Faherty Brand in the US and Decathlon, Hobbycraft and JD Sports in the UK.

Deep Dive | April 28, 2022 Premium

Sustainability in Luxury: How Can Companies Meet Consumer Demand?

Sustainability has been front-and-center in companies’ strategies in recent years, with the pandemic underscoring its importance for consumers and businesses alike. We explore how luxury companies can best position themselves to meet consumer demand for increased environmental accountability, through the lens of our proprietary EnCORE framework.

Event Coverage | April 26, 2022 Premium

Lululemon Athletica Analyst Day 2022: Company Plans To Double Revenues to $12.5 Billion by FY26

We present key insights from Lululemon Athletica’s Analyst Day on April 20, 2022, covering its the Power of Three x2 strategy and the company’s plans to double its revenues by 2026 by doubling its men’s business and e-commerce, quadrupling its international business and continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives.

Insight Report | April 26, 2022 Premium

April 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in March 2022, we saw slowed retail sales growth in both the UK and the US, and total retail sales decline in China. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Insight Report | April 25, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Immersive Technologies

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss key immersive technologies, explore their relationships with the metaverse, and consider what brands and retailers should know about them.

Analyst Corner | April 24, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Time for Personalization Is Now

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the path ahead for personalization in retail.

Insight Report | April 22, 2022 Premium

March 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Slump as Inflation Finally Hits Consumers’ Pockets

In March 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 2.5% year-over-year while online sales declined by 20.6%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Store Tracker | April 22, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 16: US Store Openings Approach 4,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, features highlights from Uniqlo, Walmart and West Elm in the US and Dunelm, Sweaty Betty and Tesco in the UK.

Insight Report | April 20, 2022 Premium

How Can Furniture and Home-Furnishing Retailers Overcome Supply Chain Challenges?

Recent disruptions to the furniture and furnishings supply chain have resulted in extremely long delivery times. We discuss how US furniture and furnishings retailers have fared sourcing goods and five strategies to overcome the sector’s continuing sourcing challenges.

Analyst Corner | April 17, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Selling Fashion in the Metaverse: More Than the Emperor’s New Clothes?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses whether fashion in the metaverse is more than the Emperor’s new clothes.

Store Tracker | April 15, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 15: 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 Fresh Market, Outdoor Voices and Walmart in the US and Deichmann, HMV and Oliver Bonas in the UK.

Infographic | April 14, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Early Adopters: US Consumer Survey—Infographic

We explore US consumers’ use of the metaverse, based on proprietary survey data, covering platforms, modes of access and consumer spending. We present our key findings in this infographic.

Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium

UK Checkout-Free Stores: Our Observations from Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s SmartShop Pick & Go and Tesco GetGo

In this report, we present our key observations from store visits to Amazon Fresh, Tesco GetGo and Sainsbury’s Smartshop Pick & Go stores in Holborn, all of which use checkout-free technology.

Insight Report | April 13, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace Livestreaming

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new moderation tools for creators, the expansion of brands’ and retailers’ livestreaming schedules, and the entry of new sectors into the livestreaming space. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium

Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in IPOs

IPOs are on the rise among retail companies. We analyze four key strategies for global retail companies to capitalize on growth opportunities through IPOs. We also detail a four-step action plan for brand owners and retailers seeking to go public via an IPO.