Deep Dive | August 10, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Prime—Why Members Join the Program and Why Other Shoppers Don’tOur latest survey report reviews Amazon Prime membership among US consumers, including the reasons shopper do or do not join the program. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Store Tracker | August 6, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 31: US Store Openings Up 48% 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 Farm Stores, Presidente Supermarkets and Rolex in the US and Disney, Frasers Group and The Range in the UK. Read More
Innovator Profile | August 5, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Livescale Enables Seamless Live Shopping ExperiencesAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Livescale, a platform that provides e-commerce infrastructure for brands and retailers to host seamless and engaging live shopping experiences. This report is sponsored by Livescale. Read More
Deep Dive | August 3, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Sustainability Awareness and Rising Concerns About Covid-19Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. This week, we also discuss US consumers’ attitudes to sustainability. Read More
Store Tracker | July 30, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 30: US Store Closures Down 28% 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard, Ocean State Job Lot and Staples in the US and Burberry, JFT Warehouse and The Range in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 29, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Nonfood Shopping ModeratesOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | July 28, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra, July 2021: Consumers’ Return to Normalcy ContinuesAggregating data from our weekly surveys, our 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 that may signify consumers’ return to normalcy post pandemic. Read More
Store Tracker | July 23, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 29: US Store Openings Up 45% 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 Ashley HomeStore, Foxtrot Market and Vera Bradley in the US and Geek Retreat, HMV and The Range in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 22, 2021 Premium How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Traffic, Ticket, E-Commerce and Inflation in CPGThe CPG and grocery sector showed exceptional strength and has remained one of the strongest performing retail segments throughout the pandemic. Using data from IRI resources, we discuss three key ongoing trends in the US CPG market, as well as regional CPG sales growth. Read More
Insight Report | July 20, 2021 Premium June 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 24% on a Two-Year Basis Even as Spending Shifts to ServicesTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 12.3% year over year and by 24.2% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in June 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | July 20, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Early Read—Higher Earners To Drive Increase in SpendOur 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 present findings on consumers’ expected spending for the 2021 holiday season. We also cover where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2021 Premium June 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Two-Year Traffic Declines Lessen Further as More States Lift RestrictionsIn June 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 23.8% on a two-year basis (as compared to June 2019), strengthening from May’s 26.7% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2021 Premium June 2021 China Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Steadies at 11%We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In June 2021, sales growth rebounded slightly, reaching 11.2% year over year, against undemanding pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | July 19, 2021 Premium Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet: Impacts in US GroceryDiscounters make an outsized dent in the US grocery market, given the channel’s small size relative to other grocery retail channels and maintained strong growth momentum amid the pandemic. In this report, we discuss the developments of grocery discounters in the US and their impact on traditional grocery retailers, covering Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet. Read More
Store Tracker | July 16, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 28: US Store Closures Down 13% 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 Ashley HomeStore, Hy-Vee and Whole Foods Market in the US and Disney, Kutchenhaus and Shoe Zone in the UK. Read More
