Store Tracker | February 9, 2018 Databank Members Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 6: Bon-Ton Files for BankruptcyFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | February 2, 2018 Databank Members Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 5: Bon-Ton to Close Five More StoresFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 26, 2018 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly JAN 26, 2018This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses grocery chain Lidl’s changes in store formats and the outlook for grocery discounters in the US market. Read More
Store Tracker | January 26, 2018 Databank Members Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 4: Toys“R”Us to Close 182 Stores; JCPenney to Close Four StoresFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Read More
Insight Report | January 22, 2018 Premium December 2017 UK Retail Sales and Christmas Trading Wrap-Up: Solid Total Growth in Line with FGRT Forecast, but Gains Not Evenly DistributedUK November and December retail sales growth came in at a robust 4.6% year over year. This was in line with FGRT’s holiday forecast calling for growth of approximately 5%. Read More
Store Tracker | January 18, 2018 Databank Members Weekly Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2018, Week 3: Kiko USA and A’gaci File for Bankruptcy; Greggs to Open Net 110–130 StoresFGRT tracks store openings and closures for a select group of retailers in the US and the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | December 27, 2017 Premium Deep Dive: The Challenges of an Aging Population—South KoreaThis report examines the rapidly changing demographic makeup of South Korea, the implications an aging population has on its economy and the various policies the government has put in place to address this issue. Read More
Deep Dive | November 30, 2017 Premium Battle of the Titans: Inditex Versus H&M—More Differences than Similarities?Zara and H&M are often spoken of in the same breath—as the fast-fashion invaders that are stealing market share away from mass-market rivals in a number of countries. Yet, despite the similarities, we see some key distinctions between H&M and Zara’s parent company Inditex. Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2017 Premium Retail Reworked, Part 1: Quantifying the Heightened Competition for Retail DollarsIn our three-part Retail Reworked series, we consider changes in spending trends, consumer demand and channel adoption, with a focus on the impact that digital channels and services are having on retail. Read More
Deep Dive | September 4, 2017 Premium US Furniture Market 2017: Stores Face Softer Growth and E-Commerce CompetitionThe US furniture market saw growth moderate significantly in 2017. This report reviews market data, macroeconomic impacts, and demographic shifts impacting the American furniture market in the coming years. Read More
Insight Report | July 11, 2017 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2017: A Private-Label Push in Fashion and Grocery, and Launching in India, TooThis year, Amazon is offering Prime Day to its Indian shoppers for the first time, and the company used the event to launch brands such as Gap on its site. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 3, 2017 Premium UK Value Clothing Market— Pure Plays Drive Market GrowthThis report explores value clothing retailing in the UK, including market size, growth drivers, key players, market share, and likely winners and losers in 2017. Read More
Deep Dive | March 10, 2017 Premium Mining Silver: Identifying Opportunities in the Senior BoomThe growth in senior populations worldwide is impacting consumer spending patterns. We review the aging trend and explore commercial & economic implications. Read More
Deep Dive | February 13, 2017 Premium Millennials and Furniture in the US and the UK – Ten Characteristics That Define the MarketSince millennials range in age from 16 to 36, they constitute a consumer segment that is of growing value in most markets. These consumers are entering their peak spending years and are establishing family homes. Read More
Insight Report | February 13, 2017 Premium Infographic: Millennials And Furniture In The US And The UKThis infographic on Millennials and Furniture in the US and the UK includes key trends and changing behaviors online and offline Read More