Store Tracker | December 31, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 52: US Store Closures Down 42% 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 Indochino, Thorntons and World Market in the US and Toolstation in the UK. Read More
Company Profile | December 26, 2021 Premium Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) Company ProfileStitch Fix is a US-based online personal styling service for accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates in the UK and the US. Read More
Store Tracker | December 24, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 51: US Store Openings Up 55% 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 Amazon, Hy-Vee, Kohl’s and Market Basket in the US and Monsoon Accessorize, Poundstretcher and Rituals in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | December 23, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: November Clothing and Footwear Spending Up by Almost One-QuarterThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from November 2021, which show an ongoing recovery in consumer spending on apparel as consumers renew their wardrobes and resume social activities. Read More
Deep Dive | December 23, 2021 Premium 3Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Enjoy Another Strong QuarterWe assess the recent performance of selected US-based retailers, brands, e-commerce platforms and REITs in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps for the third quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Insight Report | December 20, 2021 Premium November 2021 UK Retail Sales: Black Friday Demand and Decade-High Inflation Support Acceleration in GrowthUK retail sales continued to grow, year over year, in November 2021, during the holiday season and registered the largest two-year growth in decades. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for November 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends. Read More
Deep Dive | December 20, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Caution over Omicron Variant EasesAs we head into the homestretch of the holiday season, consumer caution over the Omicron variant has declined. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | December 17, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 50: US Store Openings and Closures Neck-and-NeckOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard, Build-A-Bear and Vince Holdings in the US and Amazon, Dr. Martens and RH in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | December 16, 2021 Premium November 2021 US Retail Sales: Sales Jump 15% Amid Raised InflationNovember 2021 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 24.8% 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. Read More
Insight Report | December 16, 2021 Premium November 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Black Friday Drives Year-over-Year Surge in TrafficIn November 2021, total US nonfood store traffic increased by 39.3% compared to November 2020, higher than October’s 31.4% year-over-year growth. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Deep Dive | December 13, 2021 Premium SPACs in Retail Outlook: Strong Opportunities for RetailersThe US SPAC trend has remained solid in 2021. We explore key retail sectors for recent SPAC activity, recent retail-focused SPAC merger transactions by retail category and our post-merger analysis. We also discuss retail-focused SPAC developments in the pipeline for 2022 and present our insights into the future of SPACs in retail. Read More
Insight Report | December 13, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, December 2021: Livestreaming Fires Up Holiday ShoppingAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the impact of livestreaming on Singles’ Day 2021; the launch of ambitious holiday livestreaming schedules; and the growing diversity of livestreaming formats. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Insight Report | December 13, 2021 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #11—UK Retail UpdateAs part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we look at UK retail performance and trends so far this season and offer an outlook for the remainder of the holiday peak. Read More
Store Tracker | December 10, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 49: US Store Closures Inch Past OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Daiso Japan, Hy-Vee and Wayfair in the US and Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Just for Pets and Shoe Zone in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | December 9, 2021 Premium The US Footwear Market: Analyzing Trends and OpportunitiesConsumers have returned to working, socializing and exercising outside of their homes, leading to a revival in footwear sales. We discuss the US footwear market, presenting the market size, key growth drivers and a competitive landscape. We also cover four key trends among brands and retailers as they aim to better serve footwear demand in a changing retail environment. Read More
