November 26, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 47: US Store Openings Up 56% 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 CVS Health, Giant Food and Kohl’s in the US and B&M, BoConcept and JD Sports in the UK.
November 24, 2021 Deep Dive Premium US Apparel and Footwear Distribution: Winning and Losing Channels Amid Market UpheavalUS apparel brands and retailers are altering the way they sell to consumers. We discuss the performance of key sales channels and major players in the US apparel and footwear market, covering department stores, mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs, online-only retailers, and specialty retailers.
November 23, 2021 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 4: Target, Walmart, Ross Stores and TJX Maintain Growth Momentum; Alibaba Revises Guidance Down Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 21, 2021, including beauty retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, department stores Macy’s and Kohl’s, and e-commerce players Alibaba and JD.com.
November 23, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in M&A and SPACsIn this Playbook, we present four key strategies for global retail players to capitalize on growth opportunities in traditional M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and SPACs (special purpose acquisitions companies).
November 23, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Supply Chain Crisis Worries Holiday ShoppersUS consumers are worried about product availability and inflation, contributing to an earlier than usual start to holiday shopping this year. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
November 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #8—US Livestream Shopping Gears Up for the HolidaysUS brands and retailers are embracing livestreaming for holiday 2021. As part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we examine livestreaming trends for the holiday shopping season.
November 22, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report Rethinking Product Sampling: Are Retailers and CPG Brands Doing It Right?Product sampling is a common and effective way to raise awareness of newly launched products and prompt reconsideration of established brands. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the challenges that retailers and CPG brands are facing, the pain points and benefits of product sampling and the future of the space. This free report is sponsored by Freeosk.
November 21, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Hundreds of Amazon Fresh Stores Heading for the UK Grocery Sector?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Amazon’s reported plans for a large-scale push into UK and mainland European grocery.
November 19, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 46: US Store Closures Down 39% 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 Daiso Japan, Giant Food and Kmart in the US and Amazon, The Food Warehouse and Yours Clothing in the UK.
November 18, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Continues To Drop, Reporting Single-Digit GrowthThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended October 3, 2021.
November 18, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Food Insecurity in the US: Five Key TrendsThe Covid-19 pandemic has led to a severe and widespread increase in food insecurity—a lack of consistent access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life—affecting vulnerable households. We explore the prevalence of food insecurity in the US, and key trends by region, race and benefits.
November 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium October 2021 US Retail Sales: Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than UsualOctober 2021 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 25.0% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well.
November 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #7—A Mid-Holiday Macro Update and ReviewAs part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we review recent macroeconomic metrics and their impacts on US retail for the 2021 holiday shopping season.
November 16, 2021 Insight Report Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the WorldAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at participation in the shopping festival by retailers around the world—outside of Mainland China—and present examples of the promotions offered around November 11.
November 16, 2021 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 3: Tapestry and The RealReal Post Strong Results; Canada Goose Sees Weak RecoveryOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 7, 2021, including beauty brand Coty, food retailer Grocery Outlet, luxury companies Canada Goose and Tapestry and luxury e-commerce company The RealReal.