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Deep Dive | November 24, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Footwear Distribution: Winning and Losing Channels Amid Market Upheaval

US apparel brands and retailers are altering the way they sell to consumers. We discuss the performance of key sales channels and major players in the US apparel and footwear market, covering department stores, mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs, online-only retailers, and specialty retailers.

Insight Report | November 23, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 4: Target, Walmart, Ross Stores and TJX Maintain Growth Momentum; Alibaba Revises Guidance Down

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 21, 2021, including beauty retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, department stores Macy’s and Kohl’s, and e-commerce players Alibaba and JD.com.

Deep Dive | November 23, 2021 Premium

Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in M&A and SPACs

In this Playbook, we present four key strategies for global retail players to capitalize on growth opportunities in traditional M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and SPACs (special purpose acquisitions companies).

Deep Dive | November 23, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Supply Chain Crisis Worries Holiday Shoppers

US consumers are worried about product availability and inflation, contributing to an earlier than usual start to holiday shopping this year. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | November 22, 2021 Premium

October 2021 UK Retail Sales: Further Slow Growth

UK retail sales growth returned to modest growth, year over year, in October 2021, ahead of the holiday season. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for October 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends.

Insight Report | November 22, 2021 Premium

The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #8—US Livestream Shopping Gears Up for the Holidays

US 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.

Store Tracker | November 19, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 46: US Store Closures Down 39% 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 Daiso Japan, Giant Food and Kmart in the US and Amazon, The Food Warehouse and Yours Clothing in the UK.

Insight Report | November 19, 2021 Premium

Singles’ Day 2021: New Marketing Trends

As 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.

Insight Report | November 18, 2021 Premium

Singles’ Day 2021: New Entrants

As 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.

Insight Report | November 17, 2021 Premium

October 2021 US Retail Sales: Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than Usual

October 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.

Insight Report | November 16, 2021 Premium

Singles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the World

As 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.

Deep Dive | November 16, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Two-Thirds of Consumers Fear a Winter Covid-19 Wave

US 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.

Insight Report | November 16, 2021 Premium

October 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Jumps by 31% Year Over Year

In 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.

Insight Report | November 15, 2021 Premium

Price Jumps and Input Cost Increases: Analyzing Inflation Across US Food, Apparel and Furniture Retail

Pandemic-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.

Insight Report | November 15, 2021 Premium

India Retail Insights: Five Key Sustainable Fashion Trends

Sustainability 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.