Store Tracker | February 7, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 6: Macy’s To Close Stores; Sephora Plans Store ExpansionOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Macy’s and Sephora in the US and Hawkin’s Bazaar in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | January 31, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 5: Lucky’s Market and Papyrus File for BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Gap, Lucky’s Market and Papyrus in the US and Hawkin’s Bazaar in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | January 30, 2020 Premium Holiday 2019: US Retail Wrap-UpUS retail enjoyed a solid holiday season: Consumers shrugged off concerns and boosted spending healthily over last year. Spending rose despite concerns over the economy, trade issues with China that could have pushed up prices at the register and increasing domestic political uncertainty. Read More
Store Tracker | January 24, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 4: Bose and Papyrus To Close All Stores in the USOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bose, Casey’s and Papyrus in the US and Arcadia in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | January 17, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from the XRC Labs Cohort 8 Demo Day and Cohort 9 PreviewWe present highlights from the XRC Labs Cohort 8 Demo Day event in New York City, which took place on January 15 at the John L. Tishman Auditorium. We also outline the startups that presented their innovative solutions at the event as well as a preview of the companies in XRC Labs’ Cohort 9. Read More
Store Tracker | January 17, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 3: Five Below Steps Up Store Expansion PlansOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Five Below in the US and Mothercare in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | January 16, 2020 Databank Members Reviewing 2019 US and UK Store ClosuresWe review store closures and openings in the US and UK for the full-year 2019. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year. Read More
Event Coverage | January 13, 2020 Register for Free Access RetailROI Super Saturday: Remarkable Retail and Digital TransformationAt RetailROI Super Saturday, retailers came together to discuss digital transformation and best practices for retail leadership. We present key insights from this year’s event, held on January 11, with a focus on remarkable retail and investments in technology. Read More
Store Tracker | January 10, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 2: Pier 1 Imports Plans To Shutter Almost Half of Its Store FleetOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Macy’s and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Debenhams in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | January 3, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 1: Michaels Companies Names New CEOOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Michaels Companies in the US and Joy in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | December 26, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 52: Jared Opens New Concept StoreOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we cover a Jared jewelry collaboration with digital native diamond and bridal jewelry retailer James Allen, both Signet Jewelers banners. In the UK, Flannels has expanded into Northern Ireland while Bonmarché loses its CEO. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Store Tracker | December 20, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 51: Shopko Optical Opens Many CentersOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Shopko Optical and home-furnishings retailer RH in the US and House of Fraser in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Deep Dive | December 19, 2019 Premium Alibaba vs. Amazon: Head to Head in E-Commerce and TechnologyAlibaba Group and Amazon are innovators in retailing and technology, and both are expanding their presence into international markets. Employing its “New Retail” strategy, could the emerging China giant threaten Amazon’s global dominance? We discuss the competition between these two companies, considering their retail ecosystems, global expansion plans, financial performance and internally developed technologies. Read More
Store Tracker | December 13, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 50: Dollar General Plans To Continue Store Expansion in Fiscal Year 2020Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dollar General and RTW Retailwinds in the US and Co-op and Ted Baker in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Store Tracker | December 6, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 49: Citi Trends Plans To Open up to 30 Stores AnnuallyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Forever 21, Lidl and Toys “R” Us in the US and Bonmarché in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
