Deep Dive | March 21, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Public Avoidance Falls Below 50% as Return to Normality Gathers PaceLess than half of US consumers are now avoiding public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | March 18, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 11: US Store Openings Up 9% 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 Express, Kmart and Shoe Station in the US and Dunelm, Primark and Swift in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | March 17, 2022 Premium February 2022 US Retail Sales: When Will Consumer Spending Slow?February 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a very strong 12.8% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase and which did not do well. Read More
Deep Dive | March 17, 2022 Premium Think Tank: Venture Capital Funding for US RetailersVenture capital (VC) funding in retail is increasing in volume. Our Think Tank explores which retail sectors are receiving the most funding, the trends that are contributing to the high volume of VC funding and details on recently completed and active VC transactions. Read More
Insight Report | March 15, 2022 Premium February 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Strengthens Amid Decline in Covid-19 CasesIn February 2022, total US nonfood store traffic increased by 31.9% year over year, higher than that of January’s growth of 26.9% year over year. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Deep Dive | March 14, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Avoidance Hits New LowUS consumers are exhibiting a new record low of avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | March 11, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 10: US Store Expansion Plans Surpass 3,400 New Retail SpacesOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from 2nd & Charles, Barnes & Noble and Summer Classics in the US, and Amazon, Dreams and Mere in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | March 10, 2022 Premium Sustainability in Sourcing: Greening Supply Chains Is More Critical Now Than Ever BeforeWe examine opportunities for greening in the retail supply chain, through the lens of Coresight Research’s proprietary environmental sustainability framework, EnCORE. We explore the challenges retailers could face in improving sustainability in sourcing and how they can resolve them. Read More
Insight Report | March 10, 2022 Premium Achieving Agility and Resilience in Sourcing: Five Strategies for Brands and RetailersThe pandemic and diplomatic tensions have brought about closer scrutiny of sourcing strategies in retail. Against the backdrop of supply chain disruption, we present five strategies for global brands and retailers to improve sourcing agility and resilience, covering speed to market, technologies, supplier partnerships and more. Read More
Store Tracker | March 4, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 9: Amazon Closing Dozens of Stores in Nonfood RetreatOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Crate & Barrel and Schnuck in the US, and Amazon, Card Factory and Next in the UK. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 3, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Furniture and Home Improvement Retail in India—Pandemic-Driven Consumer Behavior Leads To RevivalFurniture and home improvement retail is experiencing a revival in India, due to pandemic-driven consumer behavior and market trends. We discuss market projections, drivers and themes we are watching including the rising popularity of rental services. Read More
Insight Report | March 1, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 5: Gildan, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Macy’s and TJX Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sees Soft Sales ExpansionOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 27, 2022, including Gildan, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Macy’s and TJX. Read More
Deep Dive | March 1, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Is Inflation Affecting Consumer Behavior?What impact are the highest levels of inflation seen in four decades having on shoppers’ choices? Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | February 25, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 8: Year-to-Date US Openings Outnumber Closures Two to OneOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Balenciaga, Hobby Lobby and Whole Foods Market in the US and Bensons for Beds, New Look and Wren Kitchens in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | February 21, 2022 Premium January 2022 UK Retail Sales: Shop Prices Rise at Fastest Pace for 30 Years; Online Sales SlumpOur monthly report on UK retail sales indicates that, although online sales declined, total sales grew in January 2022 as the Omicron variant receded. Two-year sales growth accelerated strongly from December. Read More
