Vineeth Gangadharan

Access research reports and presentations on the retail and technology ecosystem, including consumers, companies, economies, and retail and technology trends. Use the filters below to find research reports and presentations by sector, theme, company or other parameters. Alternatively, use the search box above to find relevant research content.

Store Tracker | January 15, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 2: Family Video To Close All 250 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Family Video, IKEA and Loves Furniture in the US and B&M, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer in the UK.

Store Tracker | January 8, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 1: Macy’s To Close 45 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Charming Charlie and Macy’s in the US and Arcadia Group in the UK.

Question of the Week | January 4, 2021 Free Report

To What Extent Did Covid-19 Impact China’s Outbound Tourist Market in 2020?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: To What Extent Did Covid-19 Impact China’s Outbound Tourist Market in 2020?

Store Tracker | December 31, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 53: Shopko Optical To Open 50 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Pet Supplies and Shopko Optical in the US and LK Bennett in the UK.

Store Tracker | December 24, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 52: NIKE Plans To Open 30 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Guitar Center, NIKE and rue21 in the US and Arcadia Group, Debenhams, Flannels and Gap in the UK.

Store Tracker | December 18, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 51: First Look at 2021 Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Designer Brands in the US and Frasers Group in the UK. We also provide a first look at 2021 major US and UK store closures and openings announced to date.

Question of the Week | December 14, 2020 Free Report

In Which Areas Are E-Commerce Platforms’ Logistics Investments Focused?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In Which Areas Are E-Commerce Platforms’ Logistics Investments Focused?

Store Tracker | December 11, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 50: Francesca’s Files for Bankruptcy; Dollar General To Open Over 1,000 Stores in 2021

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Francesca’s, Dollar General, Sephora and Wayfair in the US and Cath Kidston and Debenhams in the UK.

Store Tracker | December 4, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 49: Sycamore Acquires Ann Taylor and Other Ascena Brands; UK’s Debenhams To Be Wound Down

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Abercrombie & Fitch and Dick’s Sporting Goods in the US and Arcadia Group and Debenhams in the UK

Question of the Week | November 30, 2020 Free Report

In Which Key Areas Can Prescriptive Analytics Help Retailers To Enhance Customer Satisfaction?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In Which Key Areas Can Prescriptive Analytics Help Retailers To Enhance Customer Satisfaction?

Store Tracker | November 27, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 48: Guitar Center Files for Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Foot Locker, Home Depot, Hibbett Sports, L Brands and Lowe’s in the US and Clarks, Jaeger and Peacocks in the UK.

Store Tracker | November 20, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 47: Ascena To Close All Justice Stores and Francesca’s To Close Over 100 Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ascena Retail Group, Francesca’s and Herman Miller in the US and Poundland and WHSmith in the UK.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 17, 2020 Premium

US Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 Update

We explore the continued impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on the US home and home-improvement sector and present an outlook for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. To analyze the sector, we look closely at select US retailers—including Home Depot, Lowe’s RH and Willams-Sonoma—as well as the effects of consumer trends in e-commerce.

Question of the Week | November 16, 2020 Free Report

What Are the Key Challenges and Experience Gaps for Gift Shoppers?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the Key Challenges and Experience Gaps for Gift Shoppers?

Store Tracker | November 13, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 46: Furniture Factory Outlet and Furla USA File for Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Furniture Factory Outlet and Furla USA in the US and Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group and Sainsbury’s in the UK.