Insight Report | August 30, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 5: Burlington, Dick’s, Gap and Macy’s See Sales Drop; Dollar General, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty Report Strong ResultsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies including Burlington Stores, Coty and Dollar General, among others. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 30, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: India Retail—On the Path to $1 Trillion, Supported by Demographics and DigitalIn this Market Outlook, we explore the retail sector in India in 2022 and beyond, including consumer spending growth, projections of core retail categories, market factors driving growth, the online market, the competitive landscape and key market themes. Read More
Insight Report | August 23, 2022 Premium July 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Nearly Flat; Ticket StrengthensIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we analyze sales across sectors, regions and location types. July 2022’s data shows traffic is nearly flat. Read More
Insight Report | August 23, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 4: Sales Fall at Kohl’s, Ross and TJX as Shoppers Cut Back; Walmart Revises GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies including Bath & Body Works, BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Kohl’s and The Home Depot, among others. Read More
Insight Report | August 22, 2022 Premium July 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Values Jump While Volumes Continue To DeclineIn July 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 3.0% year over year while values grew 5.7%. Online sales declined by 4.2%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Store Tracker | August 19, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 33: US Store Openings Up 5.6% 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 Ace Hardware and Allsup’s in the US and Next, Rituals and Sweaty Betty, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | August 18, 2022 Premium July 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Strengthens as Inflation ModeratesJuly 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by 7% year over year, remaining healthy. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increases and which declined in July 2022. Read More
Insight Report | August 18, 2022 Premium July 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Slow; Big-Ticket Falters Amid Real Estate CrisisWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in July 2022, year-over-year sales grew 3.2%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | August 17, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, August 2022: China Targets Livestreaming Growth; Brands Enable Consumers To See Behind the ScenesAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, upgrades by social media platforms to live shopping features, government support for live commerce development in China, as well as opportunities for brands to share a behind-the-scenes look at their operations. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Store Tracker | August 12, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 32: US Store Closures Down 58% 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, Amazon, Carter’s and Floor & Decor, among others, in the US, and Charles Tyrwhitt, Clarks, Majestic Wine and Next, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | August 9, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 2: Colgate, Crocs, CVS, Floor & Decor, L’Oréal and Sprouts Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sales Remain FlatOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 7, 2022, including Alibaba, Carter’s Inc, Clorox Company and Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., among others. Read More
Store Tracker | August 5, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 31: US Store Openings Near 4,500Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from J.Crew, Boot Barn and Prada, among others, in the US and Joules, Superdry and TK Maxx, among others, in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | August 4, 2022 Premium July 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Signs of Softening Demand as All Home Sales See Double-Digit DeclineWe examine nine indicators to assess the health of the housing market. The most recent data show that demand is softening as all home sales declined. Read More
Insight Report | August 2, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 1: Albertsons, Deckers, Kimberly-Clark and Tractor Supply Raise Guidance; Amazon Online Sales FlatOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended July 31, 2022, including Amazon, Albertsons Companies and Columbia Sportswear Company, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | July 29, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 30: US Store Closures Inch Toward 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Burberry and Carhartt, among others, in the US and Company Shop, Co-Op and Skechers, among others, in the UK. Read More
