December 26, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 52: Jared Opens New Concept StoreOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we cover a Jared jewelry collaboration with digital native diamond and bridal jewelry retailer James Allen, both Signet Jewelers banners. In the UK, Flannels has expanded into Northern Ireland while Bonmarché loses its CEO. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
December 24, 2019 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—LondonLondon retailers rise to the holiday challenge with innovative approaches to draw in and engage consumers for the 2019 holiday season. We’re seeing railway stations transform into shopping destinations, popups popping up and department stores offer a range of experiences.
December 19, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Alibaba vs. Amazon: Head to Head in E-Commerce and TechnologyAlibaba Group and Amazon are innovators in retailing and technology, and both are expanding their presence into international markets. Employing its “New Retail” strategy, could the emerging China giant threaten Amazon’s global dominance? We discuss the competition between these two companies, considering their retail ecosystems, global expansion plans, financial performance and internally developed technologies.
December 16, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Convenience Stores: More than Just RetailMajor convenience-store chains across China, Japan and the US—such as 7-Eleven, Casey’s General Stores and FamilyMart—are making significant moves to increase sales and store traffic in line with changing consumer preferences. We look at how this fast-growing retail sector is diversifying its offerings through a number of key trends, including a greater emphasis on foodservice and the introduction of delivery services and new store formats.
December 13, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access ICSC New York Deal Making 2019 Wrap-UpICSC New York Deal Making 2019 highlighted the reinvention of physical retail, which is being driven by innovations in the use of space, the proliferation of omnichannel shoppers and a widespread focus on sustainability. A number of technologies are being implemented by retailers to undertake a transition from a profits-first approach to a consumer-centric operational model.
December 13, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 50: Dollar General Plans To Continue Store Expansion in Fiscal Year 2020Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dollar General and RTW Retailwinds in the US and Co-op and Ted Baker in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
December 12, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Insights from ICSC New York Deal Making 2019The Coresight Research team is attending ICSC New York Deal Making 2019 from December 10 to 12 in New York City. Key insights from the conference include the importance of experiential retail, the growth of “Buy Online, Pick Up in Store” services and the impact of value-for-money concepts on outlet centres.
December 10, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Tencent’s Smart Retail StrategyChinese Internet giant Tencent is focusing on the business-to-business space through its “Smart Retail” concept—the company’s answer to Alibaba’s New Retail. Tencent’s Smart Retail ecosystem has a number of components that facilitate the integration of online and offline commerce, including the leveraging of WeChat mini programs, investment in JD.com and the exploitation of the company’s strength in gaming and digital entertainment.
December 9, 2019 Deep Dive Premium How Dollar Stores Are Gearing Up To Sustain GrowthDollar stores emerged as Wall Street darlings in the early 2000s, got a boost during the financial crisis—and just kept going. We look at how the major players, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar General, plan to maintain the momentum in the coming years.
December 6, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 49: Citi Trends Plans To Open up to 30 Stores AnnuallyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Forever 21, Lidl and Toys “R” Us in the US and Bonmarché in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
December 5, 2019 Insight Report Premium The Shopping Center in 2020: Mitigating the Impact of Store ClosuresAs we head toward 2020, we see new opportunities for US shopping centers, impacted by 2019’s wave of store closures. We explore the future of malls by considering a number of key topics, including the slowdown in apparel and increasing consumer demand for entertainment and experiences.
December 3, 2019 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: JD.com Opens Its Largest Immersive Electronics StoreJD.com opens its largest experiential electronics store; Accor partners with Alibaba to improve the travel experience for Chinese international travelers; and ByteDance launches a new loan service app.
December 2, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access ICSC Research Connections: Experiences, Services, Fun and Commerce Too!On October 27–29, Coresight Research attended attended and presented at ICSC’s Research Connections conference in Florida. Our key insights from the event include the heightened consumer expectation for experiences, an increasing focus on sustainability for retailers and shopping-center developers and the synergistic effect of online and physical retail.
November 29, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 48: Charlotte Russe Expands Store FleetOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Charlotte Russe and H&M in the US and Abercrombie & Fitch in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
November 22, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail FootprintOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bloomingdale’s and Lululemon in the US and Vans in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
