Insight Report | August 18, 2021 Premium July 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 21% on a Two-Year BasisTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 21% 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 in July 2021. Read More
Insight Report | August 18, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Labor Scarcities Loom, Factory Shutdowns Force Supply Reallocation and Foam Shortage Impacts Home SectorAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, read our analysis of labor scarcities, foam shortages and factory shutdowns in Vietnam. Read More
Insight Report | August 17, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 3: eBay and The RealReal Maintain Strong Growth Momentum; Canada Goose Sees Sales Recovery SlowOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 15, 2021—namely, eBay, Canada Goose, Grocery Outlet and The RealReal. Read More
Deep Dive | August 16, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Retreat from Stores, Malls and Restaurants as Covid-19 Cases RiseAs Covid-19 cases rise in the US, we explore how consumer behavior is changing. Our latest weekly survey report presents 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 13, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 32: 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 Allsup’s, Hibbett Sports and Hudson in the US and Bensons for Beds, Holland & Barrett and Signet Jewelers in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | August 10, 2021 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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
