Store Tracker | September 10, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 36: US Store Openings Pull Ahead of Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Giant Eagle, Primark, and Tory Burch in the US and Hamleys, Hobbycraft and Tapi in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chinese Port Logjams Clog Global Shipping Routes as Consumer Prices SurgeAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the impacts of port shutdowns in China on the retail supply chain, including the implications for retailers’ pricing, promotions and product mix ahead of the holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | August 31, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 5: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Ulta Beauty Raises GuidanceOur 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 29, 2021, including apparel specialty retailers Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters. Read More
Store Tracker | August 27, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 34: 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 Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Dunham’s Sports and Total Wine in the US and B&Q, Iceland and Planet Organic in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | August 24, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 4: Ross Stores and TJX See Robust Recovery; Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target and Walmart Raise GuidanceOur 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 22, 2021—namely, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Ross Stores, Target, TJX and Walmart. Read More
Store Tracker | August 20, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 33: US Store Closures Down 37% 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 Amazon, Lowe’s and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&M, Homebase and Poundland in the UK. Read More
Company Profile | August 18, 2021 Premium Hudson’s Bay (TSX: HBC) Company ProfileHudson’s Bay Company is a Canada-based retailer of apparel, beauty, grocery and home-improvement products. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, the company operates across Canada and the US. 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 July 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease Further Even as New Covid-19 Cases SurgeIn July 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 23.5% on a two-year basis (as compared to July 2019), an improvement from June’s 23.8% 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
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
Insight Report | August 12, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, August 2021: M&A and Investments Continue; Brands Diversify Product Catalogs and Connect with CommunitiesAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the rapid launch of new brands, diversifying product catalogs and brands’ efforts to connect with consumer communities. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Insight Report | August 11, 2021 Premium Three Months to Singles’ Day: Capitalizing on the Livestreaming Opportunity in ChinaBrands and retailers should engage with China’s livestreaming market to best position themselves for success during Singles’ Day 2021. With three months to go until the shopping festival, we explore the role that livestreaming is likely to take this year, with learnings from last year’s event and insights into the growth of the market. Read More
Insight Report | August 10, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 2: Hanesbrands and VF Corporation See Robust Recovery; Macerich and Simon Property Group Raise GuidanceOur 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 8, 2021—including Alibaba, Hanesbrands, Macerich, Simon Property Group and VF Corporation. 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
