Market Navigators/Market Outlook | May 26, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Global Luxury—Digitalization and Localization To Drive Market GrowthIn our most recent Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the global personal luxury market, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2022 Premium Are NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains?Although the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the application NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. We discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security. Read More
Store Tracker | May 20, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 20: US Store Closures Down by Two-Thirds 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 Ahold Delhaize, Best Buy and Cotton On in the US and Angling Direct, Dune London and The Food Warehouse in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | May 20, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit ChinaWe analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more. Read More
Insight Report | May 17, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 3: Coty, Tapestry and Weis Post Strong Results; Qurate’s Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 15, 2022, namely Coty, Qurate Retail, Tapestry and Under Armour, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 17, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, May 2022: TikTok, Media Companies and Leading Retailers Drive the Global Expansion of Live ShoppingAs 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 increasing popularity of TikTok live shopping, partnerships with media companies, and livestreaming campaigns by leading retailers. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Insight Report | May 13, 2022 Premium April 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Easter Weekend Strengthens TrafficIn April 2022, total US nonfood store traffic increased by 20.9% year over year, higher than March’s growth of 16.5% 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 | May 11, 2022 Premium Inflation and Apparel: How US Retailers and Consumers Are RespondingIn this inflationary environment, apparel retailers are faced with high input costs while consumers are coping with wages that haven’t kept pace with inflation. We analyze the factors driving apparel inflation, the strategies different retailers are taking to save costs and the ways consumers are changing their spending. Read More
Deep Dive | May 6, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories Find more DNVBs on our new DNVB Databank, under the Data tab of this website. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2022 Premium Sustainability in Luxury: How Can Companies Meet Consumer Demand?Sustainability has been front-and-center in companies’ strategies in recent years, with the pandemic underscoring its importance for consumers and businesses alike. We explore how luxury companies can best position themselves to meet consumer demand for increased environmental accountability, through the lens of our proprietary EnCORE framework. Read More
Store Tracker | April 22, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 16: US Store Openings Approach 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, features highlights from Uniqlo, Walmart and West Elm in the US and Dunelm, Sweaty Betty and Tesco in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | April 20, 2022 Premium M&A in Jewelry Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth OpportunitiesMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are on the rise in US jewelry retail. We explore how US retailers can capitalize on opportunities as well as analyze the focus areas for growth with examples of recent transactions. Read More
Insight Report | April 19, 2022 Premium March 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates to 16.5%In March 2022, total US nonfood store traffic increased by 16.5% year over year, lower than February’s growth of 31.9% 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 | April 19, 2022 Premium US Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Demand for Entertainment Drives ViewershipWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in the US, using findings from our latest livestreaming consumer survey. We explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey, covering the market’s size, conversion rate and different formats. Read More
Store Tracker | April 15, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 15: US Store Closures Down 56% 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 Fresh Market, Outdoor Voices and Walmart in the US and Deichmann, HMV and Oliver Bonas in the UK. Read More
