Innovator Profile | August 11, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: LiSA Identifies Livestream Scalability as a Key Competitive AdvantageAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile LiSA, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup enabling retailers and marketplaces to host scalable live shopping experiences. Read More
Deep Dive | August 11, 2021 Premium European Apparel E-Commerce Platforms: Gaining Share of an Expanding MarketWhile the overall Western European apparel and footwear market continues to see gradual post-pandemic recovery, pure-play e-commerce retail companies are witnessing very strong trends. We discuss the competitive landscape and outlook for three leading European apparel and footwear e-commerce retail firms in our Coresight 100 list: ASOS, Boohoo Group and Zalando. We cover four key investment areas for these e-commerce players, as well as three trends we are watching. Read More
Innovator Profile | August 9, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Quidol’s Dual Solution Caters for Self-Broadcasting and Corporate Live SellingAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Quidol, an interactive livestreaming company that provides e-merchants with tailored live shopping technology and supporting services. This free report is sponsored by Quidol. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 8, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Square Buys Now, Pays $29 Billion Later for AfterpayThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses developments in the buy now, pay later industry. Read More
Company Profile | August 6, 2021 Premium Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX: GOOS) Company ProfileCanada Goose is a Canada-based retailer of accessories and apparel. Headquartered in Toronto, the company operates in over 50 countries. Read More
Store Tracker | August 6, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 31: 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 Farm Stores, Presidente Supermarkets and Rolex in the US and Disney, Frasers Group and The Range in the UK. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 5, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Strong US RecoveryIn Market Outlook report, we provide an update on the recovery of the clothing and footwear market in the US, the UK and China. We present our updated market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond and discuss e-commerce penetration, competitive landscape and key themes in the market. Read More
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
