Deep Dive | June 14, 2021 Premium IPOs in Retail: Strong Growth Opportunities in the US and the UKThere has been a significant rise in retail and consumer goods initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US and the UK in 2020 and the first half of 2021. We explore the opportunities and challenges facing private retailers and brand owners seeking to enter public markets via IPOs. We also discuss the aftermarket performance of recently completed IPOs and notable developments in the pipeline for 2021. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 13, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Amid a Recovery in Demand, How Can Malls Become Platforms for Retailers?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses opportunities for malls to become platforms for their retail tenants amid a recovery in demand at US shopping centers. Read More
Store Tracker | June 11, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 23: US Store Openings Up 38% 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, Hibbett Sports, Hudson and QuickChek in the US and for Gap, IKEA, MaxiSaver and The Range in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | June 7, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x Inspectorio: Data-Driven Collaboration—The Missing Link to Achieving Operational EfficiencyCoresight Research and Inspectorio hosted an online event that brought together leaders from selected textile companies to discuss the use of data in ensuring operational efficiency in the supply chain. We present insights from the event, covering the benefits of digitalizing quality assurance and compliance processes and the importance of collaboration among key stakeholders across the supply chain. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 6, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Amazon Prime Day—June 21–22, 2021This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the reveal of Amazon’s Prime Day event this year. Read More
Store Tracker | June 4, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 22: US Store Closures Up 16% 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 for Conn’s and Timothy Oulton in the US and Floor Superstore and Paul Smith in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | June 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x Retailers United: Transitioning to Digital—DTC, Demand Forecasting and Social ListeningCoresight Research and Retailers United hosted a panel of leaders from selected data and analytics companies to discuss the pandemic-led transition to digital commerce and the key factors for retailers to consider when developing or reframing an existing digital strategy. We present insights from the event, covering the shift to selling direct to consumer and the importance of demand forecasting and social listening in the current environment. Read More
Store Tracker | June 2, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, May 2021: 18 Million Square Feet of Net Retail Space To Open in 2021 Despite Closures Outpacing OpeningsThe 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 May 28, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | June 2, 2021 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Why Retail Needs To Revisit SEOThe pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce and the tightening of marketing budgets present an opportunity for retailers to review their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. In this free report, sponsored by Botify, we analyze the key industry trends driving the need for SEO reconsideration in retail and discuss the importance and benefits of organic search. We also explore the Botify enterprise SEO platform, which can help retailers uncover SEO opportunities to derive real business value. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment and ReturnsThe pandemic-driven acceleration in e-commerce presents huge opportunity for retailers but has also given rise to challenges in inventory management, order fulfillment and returns. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their e-commerce fulfillment operations and thus enhance the overall customer experience, as well as manage returns. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 30, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Rising Input Costs To Push Up Prices and Squeeze Retail Margins—Is It Transitory?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses inflationary trends in input costs in the US and the impact on retailers’ margins. Read More
Store Tracker | May 28, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 21: 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, highlights include developments from Amazon, Hy-Vee and Scheels in the US and Farmfoods, Homebase, Marks & Spencer and Tesco in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | May 26, 2021 Premium April 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in April 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
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | May 25, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for RecoveryIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer). Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2021 Premium April 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 36% Year over Year as Shops ReopenWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for April 2021. Retail sales grew significantly year over year, due to the easing of lockdown restrictions and the release of pent-up demand. Even against pre-pandemic April 2019, total retail sales saw strong growth. Read More
