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Store Tracker | March 6, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 10: Stage Stores To Close Stores; Ross To Open More Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dick’s Sporting Goods, 7-Eleven and Stage Stores in the US and BrightHouse and McColl’s in the UK.

Event Coverage | March 5, 2020

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Highlights from Target’s 2020 Financial Community Meeting

At Target’s investment community meeting, the company outlined the progress it has made in deploying digital solutions to solve common store problems, to grow its online business and get more value from the Shipt acquisition. The company also outlined plans for the store of the future.

Flash Report | March 4, 2020

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Walmart To Launch Loyalty Program Called Walmart+

Walmart looks to be muscling in on Amazon’s turf with the launch of a new loyalty program called Walmart+, which the company will launch in March. Just how similar is Walmart+ likely to be to Amazon Prime?

Flash Report | March 3, 2020

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Walmart Launches Third-Party Vendor Fulfillment Services on Its Marketplace

On February 24, 2020, Walmart launched fulfillment services for third-party vendors on its marketplace, offering services similar to Amazon.

Store Tracker | February 28, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 9: Modell’s Sporting Goods To Close Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon and Modell’s Sporting Goods in the US and Boux Avenue in the UK.

Flash Report | February 27, 2020

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Coronavirus Briefing: Four Positive Takeaways from the Outbreak for Retailers in China

As the coronavirus outbreak continues, we consider the positive takeaways for retailers in China. We discuss the effects of the current consumer preference for e-commerce over brick-and-mortar shopping, in both grocery and nonsectors sectors; the marketing opportunities provided by Chinese super app WeChat; and the increasing consumer focus on health and wellness.

Insight Report | February 26, 2020 Premium

January 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

We analyze key metrics that reflect consumer demand in the US, the UK and China. In these updates, we focus on direct, leading indicators of the health of the consumer economy: wage growth, price changes and retail sales growth.

Event Coverage | February 21, 2020

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Highlights from Walmart’s 2020 Investment Community Meeting

Walmart held its 2020 investor day in New York, outlining ambitious plans to move into healthcare and profiling the secrets to success in China and India. In both markets, the company has grown organically and through acquisitions.

Store Tracker | February 20, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 8: Pier 1 Imports Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from At Home and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Marks & Spencer and Shoe Zone in the UK.

Flash Report | February 14, 2020

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Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Drives Four Innovative Retail Trends in China

With the Chinese government advising people to stay indoors and avoid public places, the coronavirus outbreak is driving four key retail trends in China as retailers look to provide alternative access to their products for consumers. We discuss the introduction of innovative logistics and delivery methods—including drones—as well as the “shared staff” concept being pursued by major supermarket chains.

Insight Report | February 14, 2020 Premium

Valentine’s Day: Making It Sustainable

In the US, this year’s Valentine’s Day is set to be another record-breaker for spending, predicted to be up some 32% over last year. But how sustainable is Valentine’s Day?

Store Tracker | February 14, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 7: Skechers Plans To Open More Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Skechers and Under Armour in the US and Beales in the UK.

Flash Report | February 7, 2020

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Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Near-Term Impact on China’s Economy

With the number of cases of coronavirus infection continuing to rise, we assess the possible economic impact of the outbreak on China’s economy. We can refer to the 2002-03 SARS outbreak, but China’s economy has changed since then, and that could alter the way this outbreak plays out.

Store Tracker | February 7, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 6: Macy’s To Close Stores; Sephora Plans Store Expansion

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Macy’s and Sephora in the US and Hawkin’s Bazaar in the UK.

Flash Report | February 6, 2020

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Coronavirus Briefing: China’s Food-Service Firms Shutter Stores and Turn to Contactless Services

Faced with restaurant closures and a sudden fall-off in business amid the ongoing corona virus outbreak, China’s food-service firms are inventing novel ways to bring food to customers in ways that minimize exposure to other people.