Store Tracker | April 22, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 16: US Store Openings Approach 4,000Our 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. Read More
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. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 17, 2022 Register for Free Access 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. Read More
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 YearOur 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. Read More
Infographic | April 14, 2022 Premium Metaverse Early Adopters: US Consumer Survey—InfographicWe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium UK Checkout-Free Stores: Our Observations from Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s SmartShop Pick & Go and Tesco GetGoIn 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. Read More
Insight Report | April 13, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace LivestreamingAs 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. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in IPOsIPOs 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. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Headless CommerceAs retailers continually explore ways to streamline their omnichannel operations, switching to headless commerce has emerged as a major initiative. We present selected startups globally with innovative headless commerce solutions. Read More
Event Coverage | April 11, 2022 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2022 Wrap-Up: Major Themes—Metaverse, Values, Sustainability, Consumer and MacroWe present the major themes from World Retail Congress 2022, held on April 5–7, covering the metaverse in retail, a renewed focus on company values, retailers’ approaches to sustainability, consumer-centric strategies and macro factors. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Decentraland’s Fashion WeekAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse and provide coverage of notable attractions and brand offerings during Decentraland’s recent Metaverse Fashion Week. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 10, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Postcard from the World Retail Congress: How Retail Could Save the WorldThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses learnings on purpose, trust and sustainability from this year’s World Retail Congress. Read More
Event Coverage | April 8, 2022 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2022 Day Three: Luxury, the Metaverse, NFTs and Post-Pandemic TrendsWe present our top insights from the third and final day of World Retail Congress 2022, covering innovations in the luxury industry, 10 things retailers need to know about the metaverse, new post-pandemic trends in today’s retail world, and more. Read More
Store Tracker | April 8, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 14: US Store Openings Up 12% 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 99 Ranch, Bass Pro and Trader Joe’s in the US and IKEA, Moss Bros and The Sofa Workshop in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | April 7, 2022 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2022 Day Two: Sustainability and Purpose-Driven Companies in the Age of “Metail”We present our top insights from the second day of World Retail Congress 2022 on April 6, covering technology innovations in supply chains, new approaches to sustainability in retail, the need to recognize consumers’ growing power in today’s retail world, and more. Read More
