Insight Report | June 16, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, June 2021: In-Stream Purchasing Will Be the Next Frontier of Live ShoppingOur Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss four notable trends in the livestreaming space, including in-stream purchasing, sector expansion and live events by cultural institutions. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | June 15, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Independence Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ plans for Independence Day (July 4) this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | June 14, 2021 Premium IPOs in Retail: Strong Growth Opportunities in the US and the UKThere has been a significant rise in retail and consumer goods initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US and the UK in 2020 and the first half of 2021. We explore the opportunities and challenges facing private retailers and brand owners seeking to enter public markets via IPOs. We also discuss the aftermarket performance of recently completed IPOs and notable developments in the pipeline for 2021. Read More
Insight Report | June 14, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 5: Stitch Fix and RH Maintain Strong Growth MomentumOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended June 13, 2021—namely, RH and Stitch Fix. Read More
Store Tracker | June 11, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 23: US Store Openings Up 38% 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 99 Ranch, Hibbett Sports, Hudson and QuickChek in the US and for Gap, IKEA, MaxiSaver and The Range in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | June 8, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 4: Big Lots, Five Below and Lululemon Post Strong Results, While PVH Corp. Sees a Slower RecoveryOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended June 6, 2021—namely, Big Lots, Five Below, Lululemon Athletica and PVH Corp. Read More
Deep Dive | June 8, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Father’s Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ spending plans for Father’s Day this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | June 7, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Strongly in April 2021The 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 a spike in consumer spending on apparel in April 2021 and strong spending growth in the beauty category. Read More
Store Tracker | June 4, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 22: US Store Closures Up 16% 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 for Conn’s and Timothy Oulton in the US and Floor Superstore and Paul Smith in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | June 4, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021 (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 24. We discuss US consumers’ spending plans for Amazon’s Prime Day this year. Read More
Deep Dive | June 2, 2021 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Why Retail Needs To Revisit SEOThe pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce and the tightening of marketing budgets present an opportunity for retailers to review their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. In this free report, sponsored by Botify, we analyze the key industry trends driving the need for SEO reconsideration in retail and discuss the importance and benefits of organic search. We also explore the Botify enterprise SEO platform, which can help retailers uncover SEO opportunities to derive real business value. Read More
Insight Report | June 2, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 3: American Eagle Outfitters, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters Report Strong Sales GrowthOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 30, 2021, including American Eagle Outfitters, Dollar Geeral, Foot Locker, Gap, Guess?, Ulta Beauty, Urban Outfitters, VF Corporation, Williams-Sonoma and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 31, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021Our US Consumer Tracker offers insights into current shopping behaviors, including during Amazon’s Prime Day. Learn more about consumers’ plans to spend and trends in avoidance of public places. Read More
Insight Report | May 28, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2021: Vaccines Quash Some Pandemic-Driven Behaviors (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from the first report in our new monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series, which aggregates data from our weekly surveys to reveals longer-term trends in consumer behavior. We dive deeper into demographic factors behind changes in spending and social habits and project how these changes will impact the retail landscape over the next few months. Read More
Store Tracker | May 28, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 21: 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, highlights include developments from Amazon, Hy-Vee and Scheels in the US and Farmfoods, Homebase, Marks & Spencer and Tesco in the UK. Read More
