Analyst Corner | May 23, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Increasing Gas Prices and Supply Chain Hiccups Could Hinder Summer Travel and Consumer PurchasesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact of fuel price increases on summer travel and spending in the US. Read More
Store Tracker | May 21, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 20: Windsor Fashion To Open 150 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, highlights include developments from Casey’s, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Fashion in the US and Amazon, Co-op, Happy Socks, Oliver Bonas and Wren Kitchens in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | May 19, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in CPG: P&G vs. UnileverAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare P&G and Unilever, leading players in the global consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. In this report, we provide insights into four key elements of their businesses, covering revenue growth and segmentation, as well as the two companies’ strategies for digital transformation and driving growth. Read More
Insight Report | May 18, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 1: Estée Lauder and L’Oréal Report Positive Sales Growth on a Two-Year BasisOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 16, 2021 (and earlier), including Amazon, Estée Lauder, Grocery Outlet, Guess?, Hanesbrands, L’Oréal, Tractor Supply Company, Wayfair and more, as well as selected REITs. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 16, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Taking Inclusivity to Product Offerings with Adaptive Apparel and FootwearThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the emerging adaptive clothing and footwear market—and how a product offering serving the needs of people with disabilities can be one component of retailers’ efforts on inclusion. Read More
Store Tracker | May 14, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 19: Closures Overtake OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Christopher & Banks, Primark and Sally Beauty in the US and Majestic Wines, Poundstretcher and Shoeaholics in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | May 14, 2021 Premium Hanesbrands Investor Day 2021: “Full Potential Plan” Focuses on the Champion Brand, Innerwear Business and Consumer-CentricityWe present key insights from Hanesbrands’ virtual Investor Day on May 11, 2021, covering the company’s “Full Potential Plan” and its financial outlook. Read More
Insight Report | May 13, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, May 2021: Personalization and Community Building Emerge as Key TrendsOur new Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss three notable trends in the livestreaming space, covering personalization and community building. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | May 11, 2021 Premium Innovator Trends That Are Reshaping the Retail IndustryThe global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way consumers shop and accelerated the adoption of various advanced technologies. We outline our expectations for the top innovator trends that are impacting the retail industry, covering contact-light shopping, personalized experiences, livestream e-commerce, last-mile delivery, micro-fulfillment centers and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 9, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Getting Your Hair Done in London… by Amazon.comThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses increased interest from Amazon in the UK market following the launch of the company’s first hair salon, in London. Read More
Store Tracker | May 7, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 18: Murphy USA Adds 156 Stores Through QuickChek AcquisitionOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dyson, L.L. Bean, Murphy USA and WHSmith in the US and Frasers Group, Harrods and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | May 5, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, April 2021: Openings To Result in 50 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space This YearThe 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 April 30, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 2, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: A Wave of New Resale Ventures Sweeps European RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the new resale ventures rippling across European retail. Read More
Store Tracker | April 30, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 17: Skechers, Sleep Number and Tractor Supply Company Provide Store-Count UpdatesOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from L&L Wings, Skechers, Sleep Number and Tractor Supply Company in the US and Dixons Carphone, Frasers Group, Free People and Ralph Lauren in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | April 29, 2021 Premium March 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in March 2021, we saw solid 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
