Deep Dive | November 23, 2021 Premium Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in M&A and SPACsIn this Playbook, we present four key strategies for global retail players to capitalize on growth opportunities in traditional M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and SPACs (special purpose acquisitions companies). Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2021 Premium October 2021 UK Retail Sales: Further Slow GrowthUK retail sales growth returned to modest growth, year over year, in October 2021, ahead of the holiday season. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for October 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Hundreds of Amazon Fresh Stores Heading for the UK Grocery Sector?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Amazon’s reported plans for a large-scale push into UK and mainland European grocery. Read More
Store Tracker | November 19, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 46: US Store Closures Down 39% 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 Daiso Japan, Giant Food and Kmart in the US and Amazon, The Food Warehouse and Yours Clothing in the UK. Read More
Company Profile | November 17, 2021 Premium Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (AMS: URW) Company ProfileUnibail-Rodamco-Westfield is a France-based real estate investment trust. Headquartered in Paris, the company operates in France, the UK, the US and 10 other countries. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2021 Premium eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Company ProfileeBay is a US-based e-commerce retailer of accessories and apparel, automotive, and consumer electronics. It operates in Australia, Germany, the UK, the US and 176 other countries. Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the WorldAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at participation in the shopping festival by retailers around the world—outside of Mainland China—and present examples of the promotions offered around November 11. Read More
Deep Dive | November 15, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global LuxuryAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 14, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Going to the Mall in Los Angeles? Bring Your Vaccine CardThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses vaccine mandates for entry into malls, restaurants and other public places in the US. Read More
Store Tracker | November 12, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 45: US Store Openings Up 60% 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 Fleet Feet, Primark and Shoppers in the US and Amazon, House of Fraser and Smyths Toys in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, November 2021: Live Shopping Marathons on Facebook and InstagramAs 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 marathon live shopping events, the growing use of partnerships and the expansion of live shopping into new markets. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | November 10, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Businesses Sustain Shift Toward SustainabilitySustainability is one of the key trends to watch in retail, with the Covid-19 pandemic bringing a renewed focus to environmental concerns within the industry. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers to integrate sustainable practices into their businesses. We also present Coresight Research’s EnCORE sustainability framework. Read More
Insight Report | November 8, 2021 Premium 3D Design in Apparel and Footwear: Current Adoption, Pain Points and Future Outlook3D design can help brands, manufacturers and retailers in the apparel and footwear sector to better meet fast-changing consumer demand, while also improving product quality and cutting costs. We discuss the state of 3D design in the global apparel and footwear space and provide insights on adoption rate, pain points, key technology players and future developments. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 7, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Luxury and Beauty Fuel Singles’ Day Sales as China’s Consumers Repatriate SpendingThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Chinese consumers’ spending repatriation as beauty and luxury purchases fuel this year’s Singles’ Day. Read More
Store Tracker | November 5, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 44: US Store Closures Down 37% 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 Barton’s Home Outlet, Chanel and Warby Parker in the US and Dunelm, Foot Locker and Luke 1977 in the UK. Read More
