Store Tracker | September 10, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 36: US Store Openings Pull Ahead of Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Giant Eagle, Primark, and Tory Burch in the US and Hamleys, Hobbycraft and Tapi in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | September 8, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Apparel Specialty Retail: H&M vs. Inditex (Zara)As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare H&M and Inditex (the owner of Zara), two of the biggest players in the global apparel specialty retail sector. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 5, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Rising Wages To Help Carry Inflationary Pressures into 2022This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses US wage hikes, inflationary pressures and consumers’ purchasing power. Read More
Store Tracker | September 3, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 35: US Store Openings Up 53% 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 Allbirds, Amazon and Homeland in the US and Asda, Sofology and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Environmental and Social Responsibility: What Is a B Corporation?We discuss the B Corporation certification system and its purpose in helping businesses around the world assess and improve their environmental and social impacts. Read More
Insight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chinese Port Logjams Clog Global Shipping Routes as Consumer Prices SurgeAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the impacts of port shutdowns in China on the retail supply chain, including the implications for retailers’ pricing, promotions and product mix ahead of the holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | September 1, 2021 Premium Stitch Fix: How the Online Personal Styling Service Is Disrupting the US Apparel MarketStitch Fix has expanded from a startup to a multibillion-dollar public retail company within just 10 years of its incorporation. We review the company’s business model in detail, highlighting the company’s major growth strategies and revenue drivers. Read More
Store Tracker | September 1, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, August 2021: Major US Retailers To Close 56 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2021The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of August 27, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 29, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Big Retailers Are Increasingly Sharing Their Space with Brands and Even Other RetailersThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how big retailers are increasingly sharing their store space with external brands and even other retailers. Read More
Store Tracker | August 27, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 34: US Store Openings Up 48% 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 Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Dunham’s Sports and Total Wine in the US and B&Q, Iceland and Planet Organic in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | August 26, 2021 Premium July 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in July 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US and China but deceleration in the UK. We analyze these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | August 26, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Sportswear: Adidas vs. NIKEAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Adidas and NIKE, the two largest sportswear companies globally. In this report, we provide insights into the two companies’ revenues, as well as sales channels, key strategies, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read More
Insight Report | August 23, 2021 Premium July 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Continues To EaseWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for July 2021. Retail growth slowed for the third consecutive month, which may be partly attributed to dilution in consumer spending in retail amid the reopening of the hospitality and leisure sectors as pandemic-led restrictions came to an end on July 19, 2021. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 22, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Heading Toward a Disruptive “IOS” Fall as Retailers Boost Inventories and Charter Ships and PlanesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses disruption related to inflationary pressures, out-of-stocks, and consumers staying at home more. Read More
Store Tracker | August 20, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 33: 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 Amazon, Lowe’s and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&M, Homebase and Poundland in the UK. Read More
