September 29, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, September 2021: Major US Retailers To Open 67 Million Square Feet of New 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 September 24, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020.
September 29, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Grocery—Redefining Loyalty via E-Commerce SubscriptionsAfter 2020’s e-commerce boom, US grocery shopping looks set to stay online, and amid increased competition, retailers are seeking to secure shoppers’ loyalty with subscription packages. Our survey findings offer insights into how this new landscape is developing and what most attracts online grocery shoppers.
September 28, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Intend To Celebrate and Spend for HalloweenAs Covid-19 cases continue to rise, US consumers are still planning to spend and celebrate for Halloween 2021. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ plans for Halloween 2021 and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
September 27, 2021 Insight Report Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Apparel and Footwear Market: Key Growth TrendsMany digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) in the US apparel and footwear have seen success in recent years, with the boom in online retail expanding the opportunities for direct-to-consumer sales. We provide an overview of US apparel and footwear DNVBs and identify key trends that are supporting growth.
September 26, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Conversations on Sustainability and Grocery at GroceryshopThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses insights into sustainability and grocery from the Groceryshop 2021 conference.
September 24, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access 10 Things To Know About the 10.10 Shopping Festival: Coresight Research Kicks Off Holiday Season with Livestream-Focused EventThe second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021, powered by Coresight Research. We explore 10 important things to know about the livestream-focused festival.
September 24, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 38: US Store Closures Down 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 Dolce & Gabbana, Mulberry and Parachute in the US and Craghoppers and NIKE in the UK.
September 23, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Four: Conference Wrap-Up and Wish List for Next YearWe present key insights from day four of Groceryshop, on September 22, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions featured sessions on last-mile fulfillment, retailer-CPG collaboration and customer loyalty strategies.
September 23, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Five Key DTC Strategies in ApparelThe rise of the direct-to-consumer model (versus wholesale)—known as DTC—is a key trend in digital retail. In this report, we dive into five key DTC strategies that brands can use to get ahead in the apparel sector.
September 23, 2021 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Hurricanes, Lockdowns and Shutdowns Hit Supply of Goods, Compounded by Component ShortagesAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we explore Hurricane Ida’s impact on trade, pandemic-led lockdowns in China and Southeast Asia, and US domestic product shortages.
September 23, 2021 Insight Report Premium August 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in August 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US but deceleration in China and the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.
September 22, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Three: Sustainability and the Relentless Pace of Technology DevelopmentWe present key insights from day three of Groceryshop, on September 21, 2021. The event’s sessions covered themes as sustainability, ESG, the future of technology development and much more.
September 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium Big Billion Days 2021 Preview: Flipkart’s Event To Focus on Discounts, Consumers and Third-Party SellersWe present a preview of the key features of this year’s Big Billion Days (BBD) shopping festival in India, which will be hosted by major e-commerce player Flipkart on October 7–12, 2021.
September 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2021: US Last-Mile Delivery To See Peak Challenges—Four TrendsOver the holiday season, existing pandemic-driven last-mile disruption will be exacerbated by heightened demand. We assess the challenges ahead for retailers and strategies they can adopt in response.
September 22, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Holiday Expectations ShiftWe Present Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Holiday Expectations Shift