Innovator Profile | August 5, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Livescale Enables Seamless Live Shopping ExperiencesAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Livescale, a platform that provides e-commerce infrastructure for brands and retailers to host seamless and engaging live shopping experiences. This report is sponsored by Livescale. Read More
Store Tracker | August 4, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, July 2021: Major US Retailers To Open 61 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 July 30, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 1: Prime Day Supports Amazon Growth, L’Oréal Sees Robust RecoveryOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 1, 2021—namely, Amazon, L’Oréal and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Read More
Innovator Profile | August 2, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: VISX by Omnyway Drives Livestreaming as Retail’s Third ChannelAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile VISX by Omnyway, a live shopping solution provider. This free report is sponsored by VISX by Omnyway. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 1, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Magic of Brands that Generate a Cult FollowingThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the magic formula behind footwear brand Crocs’ cult following. Read More
Store Tracker | July 30, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 30: US Store Closures Down 28% 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, Ocean State Job Lot and Staples in the US and Burberry, JFT Warehouse and The Range in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021The outlook for US retail in the 2021 holiday season looks promising despite ongoing economic and health challenges. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their digital offerings and the overall customer experience in preparation for holiday 2021. Read More
Insight Report | July 28, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chips, Ships and Paperboard—Shortages and Challenges in the First Half of 2021In our new Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, read our analysis of semiconductor and packaging material shortages, as well as port blockages. Read More
Insight Report | July 27, 2021 Premium June 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in June 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | July 27, 2021 Premium Shein: How Is the Chinese Brand Conquering the US Fast-Fashion Market?China-based online clothing brand Shein has taken the US fast-fashion market by storm. We explore how Shein has found success, reviewing its business model and marketing strategies. Read More
Insight Report | July 26, 2021 Premium June 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth of 9% Ahead of Complete End to RestrictionsWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for June 2021. Retail growth slowed for the second consecutive month, but was almost level on a two-year basis. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for apparel brands and retailers. We present 10 trends that are impacting global apparel and footwear retail and identify strategies for apparel brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Innovator Profile | July 26, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Buywith Enables Live “Shop with Me” User ExperienceAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Buywith, a startup offering a live shopping solution for brands, retailers and content creators to host live virtual shopping events with minimal onboarding. This free report is sponsored by Buywith. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 25, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Brands from Gucci to Toyota Are Embracing the Fast-Growing Esports Community To Broaden Their ReachThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how brands from different retail sectors are embracing the fast-growing esports community. Read More
Store Tracker | July 23, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 29: US Store Openings Up 45% 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 Ashley HomeStore, Foxtrot Market and Vera Bradley in the US and Geek Retreat, HMV and The Range in the UK. Read More
