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Insight Report | November 23, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: Black Friday Preview—2022 Marks a Return To Normalcy

On the surface, Black Friday 2022 may seem extraordinary—with retailers implementing a wide variety of discounts earlier than usual and growing inflation and promotion fatigue—but this year’s shopping holiday marks a return to pre-pandemic normalcy.

Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium

100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning Strategies

Our analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 22, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Furniture and Home Furnishings Sees Rise in Omnichannel and Immersive Retailing

Consumer demand in the US furniture and home-furnishings retail market is facing headwinds due to lower consumer disposable income. Our Market Outlook surveys the market size, online market, driving factors, competitive landscape, themes we are watching and innovators.

Deep Dive | November 21, 2022 Free Report

Retail Merchandising: Unveiling Hidden Gaps and Inefficiencies

We discuss five key merchandising challenges for retailers—leveraging proprietary survey findings—and present three key recommendations for retailers to succeed in retail merchandising and capitalize on their investments. This free report is sponsored by One Door.

Insight Report | November 21, 2022 Premium

October 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volume Declines Deepen While Value Growth Decelerates

In October 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 6.7% year over year while values grew 2.8%. Online sales declined by 7.4%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Deep Dive | November 18, 2022 Premium

Singles’ Day 2022: Making an Impact Around the World

Singles’ Day (also known as 11.11), the world’s largest online global shopping festival, expanded once again this year, including an increasing number of retailers from outside China. As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we examine various promotions from locations outside Mainland China.

Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium

October 2022 US Retail Sales: As Inflation Eases, So Too Does Sales Growth

October 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 6.4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look how different sectors performed.

Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium

October 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Decelerate; Most Sectors Report Negative Growth

We review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in October 2022, year-over-year sales grew 0.5%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.

Deep Dive | November 15, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Walmart Dominates Food and Nonfood Ahead of Holiday

We assess inflation’s impact on US consumers’ holiday shopping. Our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Company Profile | November 14, 2022 Premium

The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) Company Profile

The Home Depot is a US-based retailer of building materials, décor, home-improvement, and lawn and garden. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates stores in Canada, Mexico and the US (including Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands).

Company Profile | November 11, 2022 Premium

RH (NYSE: RH) Company Profile

RH is a US-based retailer of furniture and home products. Headquartered in Corte Madera, California, the company operates stores in Canada and the US.

Insight Report | November 8, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 2: Crocs, CVS, Gildan, Weis and Floor & Decor Post Strong Results; Carter, Estée Lauder, Clorox and Wayfair See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies such as Carter’s, Clorox, CVS Health, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor Holdings and Gildan Activewear, among others.

Deep Dive | November 7, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Home-Improvement Retailing: Home Depot vs. Lowe’s

We analyze leading US home-improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s as part of our Head-to-Head series, comparing revenue, operating margin, customer purchases, store metrics, technological advancement, supply chain strategies, key strategies and acquisition activities.

Deep Dive | November 4, 2022 Premium

October 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Home Sales Decline as Mortgage Rates Hit 2002 Levels

We examine nine indicators to assess the health of the US housing market in our monthly report. The most recent data show that all home sales have declined.

Deep Dive | November 1, 2022 Premium

How the US Home and Home-Improvement Market Can Target Millennials

We analyze the preferences and trends of US millennials, the country’s largest demographic, in home and home-improvement, providing retailers with insights into how to attract this group. Millennials are important to the market as they have the highest rates of homebuying activities.