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Store Tracker | September 16, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 37: US Store Closures Down by Half Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters and Casey’s General Stores, among others, in the US and Asda, Farmfoods, and Rituals, among others, in the UK.

Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Free Report

Groceryshop 2022 Preview: “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition

Coresight Research will host the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Groceryshop 2022. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. We also provide details of the panel discussions in which Coresight Research will participate at Groceryshop 2022.

Innovator Profile | September 15, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: SalesBeat Leverages AI To Predict Consumer Behavior and Help Retailers Maintain Optimal Inventory Levels

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present SalesBeat, which offers a CPG platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to model consumer behavior and make predictive recommendations for optimal in-store stock levels.

Deep Dive | September 14, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Product Information Management—Creating a Single Source of Truth in Omnichannel Retail

Product information management (PIM) acts as a single source of truth for gathering, enriching and managing a company’s product data. We discuss the benefits of PIM for brands and retailers and explore five key trends in its evolution. This free report is sponsored by Digital Wave Technology.

Insight Report | September 13, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Promio.io Streamlines Sales Communications Between CPG Brands and Retailers

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Promio.io, developer of a sales communication app for consumer brands and retailers.

Insight Report | September 12, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Whywaste Powers Inventory Optimization To Reduce Retail Food Waste

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Whywaste, developer of an inventory management platform designed to help retailers and grocers track and reduce food waste.

Innovator Profile | September 10, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Shelfleet Enables Online Brands To Expand into the Physical Retail Channel

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Shelfleet, an online platform that has developed a shelf and wall rental program to connect independent brands to local retailers.

Deep Dive | September 9, 2022 Premium

Reviewing America’s Retail Bankruptcies: A Slowdown in 2022 but Warning Signs Ahead

America’s retail bankruptcies are at a record-low level, but several factors indicate that they might rise in late 2022 or early 2023. We analyze why bankruptcies have slowed in 2022 and the factors leading to their resurgence. We also detail the two major retail bankruptcies in year-to-date 2022: Buyk and Revlon.

Store Tracker | September 9, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 36: US Store Openings Down 1% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and Blue Nile, among others, in the US, and Pavers, Oliver Bonas and Quiz, among others, in the UK.

Innovator Profile | September 9, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Profile: Nomitri Enhances In-Store Self-Checkout with AI-Powered Software

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Nomitri, developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered visual perception software for item tracking and self-checkout.

Store Tracker | September 6, 2022 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, August 2022: Retailers To Close 31 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2022

The 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 August 26, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.

Store Tracker | September 2, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 35: US Store Closures Down 56% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Farm Stores, Dollar General and Gap Inc. among others, in the US and Deichmann, Lakeland and Superdrug, among others, in the UK.

Deep Dive | August 30, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Autonomous Checkout

Checkout technologies have evolved significantly in recent years, from cashierless self-checkout to fully autonomous experiences. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 30, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: India Retail—On the Path to $1 Trillion, Supported by Demographics and Digital

In this Market Outlook, we explore the retail sector in India in 2022 and beyond, including consumer spending growth, projections of core retail categories, market factors driving growth, the online market, the competitive landscape and key market themes.

Store Tracker | August 26, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 34: US Store Closures Cross 2,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Kohl’s and Value City Furniture in the US and Boux Avenue, Dune London and Lakeland, among others, in the UK.