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Deep Dive | May 27, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2021: Vaccines Quash Some Pandemic-Driven Behaviors

Aggregating data from our weekly surveys, our new monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series 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.

Insight Report | May 25, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 2: Ross Stores and TJX Post Strong Results, While Kohl’s and Macy’s See a Slower Recovery

Our 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 23, 2021 (and earlier), including BJ’s Wholesale Club, Home Depot, JD.com, Kohl’s, L Brands, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores, Target, TJX and Walmart.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | May 25, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for Recovery

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer).

Deep Dive | May 24, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Spending Plans for Memorial Day Amid Record-Low Avoidance of Public Places

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ spending plans for Memorial 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.

Store Tracker | May 21, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 20: Windsor Fashion To Open 150 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, highlights include developments from Casey’s, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Fashion in the US and Amazon, Co-op, Happy Socks, Oliver Bonas and Wren Kitchens in the UK.

Insight Report | May 19, 2021 Premium

April 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows but Remains Strong, at 15% Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In April 2021, sales growth slowed but remained strong, at 15% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Insight Report | May 18, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 1: Estée Lauder and L’Oréal Report Positive Sales Growth on a Two-Year Basis

Our 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 16, 2021 (and earlier), including Amazon, Estée Lauder, Grocery Outlet, Guess?, Hanesbrands, L’Oréal, Tractor Supply Company, Wayfair and more, as well as selected REITs.

Insight Report | May 18, 2021 Premium

US Subscription E-Commerce Market: Channel Shifts and Discretionary Rebound Set To Support Growth

The US subscription e-commerce market is set to see strong sales growth in 2021, building on high online shopping demand amid the pandemic in 2020. We discuss our market outlook for 2021, the competitive landscape in US subscription e-commerce and opportunities related to four trends we are watching in the market.

Insight Report | May 18, 2021 Premium

April 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Slightly Accelerate, but Trends Improve Toward the End of the Month

In April 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 28.4% on a two-year basis (as compared to April 2019), a slight weakening from March’s 27.3% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.

Insight Report | May 17, 2021 Premium

April 2021 US Retail Sales: Confident Consumers and Pent-Up Spending Power Drive Another Strong Month

US retail sales grew by nearly 29% year over year in April 2021, 10 percentage points higher than March’s growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in April 2021.

Insight Report | May 17, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Further Steps Taken Toward Resuming Social Activities (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 10. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.

Deep Dive | May 17, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Further Steps Taken Toward Resuming Social Activities (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We 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. Our consumer survey was undertaken on May 10.

Store Tracker | May 14, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 19: Closures Overtake Openings

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Christopher & Banks, Primark and Sally Beauty in the US and Majestic Wines, Poundstretcher and Shoeaholics in the UK.

Insight Report | May 14, 2021 Premium

Hanesbrands Investor Day 2021: “Full Potential Plan” Focuses on the Champion Brand, Innerwear Business and Consumer-Centricity

We present key insights from Hanesbrands’ virtual Investor Day on May 11, 2021, covering the company’s “Full Potential Plan” and its financial outlook.

Insight Report | May 13, 2021 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, May 2021: Personalization and Community Building Emerge as Key Trends

Our new 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 three notable trends in the livestreaming space, covering personalization and community building. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.