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Deep Dive | May 15, 2023 Premium

April 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: All Home Sales See Year-Over-Year Declines

We present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show year-over-year declines in home sales, with pending homes taking the most significant blow.

Weinswig’s Weekly | May 7, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: How US Shoppers Choose a Home-Goods Retailer

In the wake of Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy protection, this week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reviews new data on US shopper preferences when selecting a home or home-improvement retailer.

Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Premium

Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Key Factors Influencing US Shoppers

Using proprietary survey data, we analyze the top five factors customers consider when choosing a specialist retailer in the US home and home-improvement sector. We also explore examples of specialist retailers meeting these factors, showcasing what retailers can do to meet customer expectations and preferences.

Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium

Bed Bath & Beyond: Which Retailers Are Set To Capture Market Share?

We cover the circumstances that led to Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy on April 23, 2023, including its key strategic failures and the retailers that will likely benefit from its bankruptcy.

Insight Report | April 11, 2023 Premium

4Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve for Many Retailers

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing across various sectors.

Deep Dive | April 3, 2023 Premium

March 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: All Home Sales See a Sudden Monthly Rise

We present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a sudden month-over-month rise in all home sales, driven by existing home sales.

Store Tracker | March 23, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 12: US Closures Up by One-Quarter Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Best Buy, Dollar General, Five Below, Foot Locker, Signet Jewelers and Williams-Sonoma, among others.

Deep Dive | March 2, 2023 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Home-Improvement Market—Retailers Expand Their Online Offerings

We explore the US home-improvement sector’s recent online performance, as well as future e-commerce prospects and the online strategies of many major players and innovators, including Floor & Decor, Home Depot and Lowe’s.

Store Tracker | February 17, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 7: UK Openings Up 46%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Amazon, Ashley HomeStore, Iceland, Lidl and under Armour, among others.

Deep Dive | January 30, 2023 Premium

America’s Biggest Furniture and Home-Furnishings Retailers: Assessing Performance and Strategy

We analyze America’s biggest furniture and home-furnishings retailers, providing financial metrics, positioning, target audiences, growth strategies and analyst commentary on their performance. Our coverage includes Wayfair, Bed Bath & Beyond, IKEA, TJX, Williams-Sonoma, Ashley Homestore, RH, Rooms to Go, La-Z-Boy and Sleep Number.

Company Profile | January 27, 2023 Premium

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) Company Profile

Target is a retailer of apparel and accessories, beauty, food and beverage, hardlines, home furnishings and décor, and household essentials. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company operates stores in US.

Company Profile | January 27, 2023 Premium

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) Company Profile

Dollar General is a retailer of apparel, food and beverages, general merchandise, and health and beauty products. Headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, the company operates stores in the US.

Deep Dive | January 6, 2023 Premium

December 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Pending, Existing and New Home Sales All Decline as Affordability Gap Widens

We examine 10 indicators to assess the health of the US housing market in our monthly report. The most recent data show that affordability and home sales continue to drop.

Insight Report | January 4, 2023 Premium

3Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers See Inventory Growth Slow

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down from the year-ago quarter.

Store Tracker | December 30, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 52: UK Closures Down 58%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Aldi, Lidl and Whole Foods Market, among other companies.