November 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #8—US Livestream Shopping Gears Up for the HolidaysUS brands and retailers are embracing livestreaming for holiday 2021. As part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we examine livestreaming trends for the holiday shopping season.
November 19, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 46: US Store Closures Down 39% 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 Daiso Japan, Giant Food and Kmart in the US and Amazon, The Food Warehouse and Yours Clothing in the UK.
November 19, 2021 Insight Report Premium Singles’ Day 2021: New Marketing TrendsAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we discuss four new marketing trends that we have identified among brands and retailers participating in this year’s shopping festival.
November 18, 2021 Insight Report Premium Singles’ Day 2021: New EntrantsAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at new entrants in the festival, detailing which brands are participating for the first time, across apparel and footwear, beauty and jewelry categories.
November 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium October 2021 US Retail Sales: Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than UsualOctober 2021 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 25.0% 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.
November 16, 2021 Insight Report Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the WorldAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at participation in the shopping festival by retailers around the world—outside of Mainland China—and present examples of the promotions offered around November 11.
November 16, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Two-Thirds of Consumers Fear a Winter Covid-19 WaveUS consumers are expecting a winter Covid-19 wave, and changing their behavior in response. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
November 16, 2021 Insight Report Premium October 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Jumps by 31% Year Over YearIn October 2021, total US nonfood store traffic increased by 31.4% compared to October 2020, lower than September’s 35.9% growth. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.
November 15, 2021 Insight Report Premium Price Jumps and Input Cost Increases: Analyzing Inflation Across US Food, Apparel and Furniture RetailPandemic-driven supply chain disruption and heightened demand continue to create challenges for US retailers. We analyze inflation—covering price rises and input cost increases—across the food, apparel and furniture retail sectors.
November 15, 2021 Insight Report Premium India Retail Insights: Five Key Sustainable Fashion TrendsSustainability in apparel has evolved from a buzzword to a powerful theme, and is now an integral part of the culture of the Indian apparel industry. Our report examines how major brands, retailers and start-ups are embracing sustainability and integrating it into their core business strategies.
November 15, 2021 Deep Dive Premium 10 Trends in Global LuxuryAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond.
November 12, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 45: US Store Openings Up 60% 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 Fleet Feet, Primark and Shoppers in the US and Amazon, House of Fraser and Smyths Toys in the UK.
November 11, 2021 Insight Report Premium Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2021: A Singles’ Day PrimerSingles’ Day 2021 is here! We discuss key initiatives from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba for this year’s event, covering luxury, livestreaming and international brands.
November 11, 2021 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, November 2021: Live Shopping Marathons on Facebook and InstagramAs 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 launch of marathon live shopping events, the growing use of partnerships and the expansion of live shopping into new markets. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
November 11, 2021 Deep Dive Premium US Off-Pricers Face Heightened CompetitionUS off-price retailers are facing greater competition than ever for price-sensitive consumers. We discuss how the competition is shaping up across both online and offline channels.
