Store Tracker | January 26, 2018 Premium Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 4: Toys“R”Us to Close 182 Stores; JCPenney to Close Four StoresFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Read More
Insight Report | January 24, 2018 Premium What Retail Apocalypse? Reviewing Trends in US Brick-and-Mortar RetailTotal US store numbers fell in 2017 for the first time since 2009. The decline was driven by apparel retailers and regional malls, which are more skewed toward apparel. Read More
Store Tracker | January 18, 2018 Premium Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 3: Kiko USA and A’gaci File for Bankruptcy; Greggs to Open Net 110–130 StoresFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Read More
Insight Report | January 16, 2018 Premium Analyst Opinion: Lack of Differentiation the Structural Driver Behind a New Wave of UK Retailer WoesIn the UK, recent high-profile retailer difficulties have been reported as representing an “embattled” retail sector. However, we believe the fundamental challenge is actually one of undifferentiated stores facing ever-growing competition. Read More
Store Tracker | January 12, 2018 Premium Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 2: Walmart to Close 63 Sam’s Club Stores; RadioShack Exits BankruptcyYear-to-date 2018, the number of US store closure announcements stands at 2,781 and the number of store openings is 1,278. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2018 Premium Tenant of the Future: Insights from the Hong Kong MarketThis report analyzes which brands, retailers and store formats will be winning in the retail world of the future. The report draws on global analysis performed by FGRT, retail real estate market insights about the Hong Kong market from Colliers International and an expert panel discussion that took place in Hong Kong on the theme the “Tenant of the Future.” The panel discussion was part of the second event of the “Retail Revolution: Disrupt or be Disrupted” event series—a collaboration between FGRT and ULI Asia Pacific, which focuses on innovation in retail and its applications to real estate. Read More
Store Tracker | January 5, 2018 Premium Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 1: A Review of 2017’s Record US Closures; Sears to Close Over 100 More Stores; Macy’s to Close 11 StoresFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. This week, we review US store openings and closures for 2017 and look at what has happened so far in 2018. Read More
Event Presentation | December 20, 2017 Premium 2017 in Review (Celect)2017 In Review:- Introduction to Celect & FGRT Major Retail Trends 5 Shocking Moments of 2017 2018– The Breakout Year for AI? Read More
Event Presentation | December 6, 2017 Premium The Retail Revolution – Global Trends and Opportunities (Asia Etailing Summit)• Amazon and Walmart have made notable acquisitions in 2017, which have defined the new retail landscape in the US. • Petsmart moved to acquire Chewy.com, one of the fastest-growing online retailers in the US. • In fashion, Coach has moved to acquire Kate Spade, Michael Kors – Jimmy Choo. Read More
Event Presentation | November 17, 2017 Premium Retail Revolution – Disrupt or Be Disrupted – The Tenant of the Future (ULI)Many stores are now part of the last-mile solution. In the US, some older malls are being repurposed as warehousing and delivery depots. • Stores are leveraging sharing-economy technology to serve as fulfillment centers for local deliveries. • Malls are being used innovatively as warehouses, delivery depots and pickup locations for customers. • In North Randall, Ohio, outside Cleveland, a former mall is becoming a new Amazon warehouse. Read More
Event Presentation | November 16, 2017 Premium 3Q2017 Wrapup and Holiday Preview (Planalytics)3Q17 Retail Update 1. Earnings: Positive Results Led by E-Commerce and Beauty Retailers 2. Store Traffic Continues to Be Challenged 3. Sluggish Traffic and Unfavorably Warm Weather Hurt Monthly Comps 4. Hurricanes’ Effect on Retail Read More
Flash Report | November 9, 2017 Register for Free Access Macy’s Flagship Creates a New Retail Experience with Samsung Smart StoreThe Macy’s flagship in Herald’s Square has gone digital, with more than 1,000 square feet dedicated to a Samsung smart product experience area, the first of its kind in the country, according to Samsung’s representatives. Read More
Flash Report | November 3, 2017 Register for Free Access Explorium 2.0 Grand LaunchExplorium 2.0 is the Fung Group’s experimental platform in Shanghai dedicated to creating a smart supply-chain system, with the vision to strengthen China’s global economic competitiveness. Read More
Event Presentation | October 19, 2017 Premium Retail Revolution – Disrupt or Be Disrupted (XSPECS) Retail Traffic Is Down • Retail traffic has continued to struggle, although it has been showing slight improvement • According to RetailNext, retail store traffic in July declined by just 5.5%, its smallest drop since January 2016 • The conversion rate, which represents how many shoppers became buyers, rose by 0.5% in both June and July, the highest rate increase in almost a year Read More
Event Presentation | September 19, 2017 Premium Background on Amazon and RetailUS Retail Bankruptcies Are at Post-recession Peak • Year to date, 14 retailers have filed for bankruptcy • That is more than the number of filings over the entire year in 2016 • Retail bankruptcies are on track to reach their highest level since 2009, when 18 retailers filed for bankruptcy • And there are likely more to come Read More
