Analyst Corner | August 11, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Deal Dynamics: The Upward Trajectory of the US Off-Price Market, with Anand KumarIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research, outlines our projections for off-price retailing in the US and discusses key factors shaping the growth of the market. Read More
Store Tracker | August 9, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 32: Announced US Store Closures Outpace Openings for the First Time This YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Big Lots, Havertys, Party City and Publix, among others. Read More
Infographic | August 9, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekDiscover key US-focused data points we are watching in week 32 of 2024, covering technology-driven improvements at checkout, 2024 store openings and consumers’ financial health. Read More
Deep Dive | August 8, 2024 Premium Ebbing Economic Expectations: China Consumer Survey InsightsHow are consumer expectations for their personal finances and the economy shaping up so far this year in China? Find out with our proprietary survey analysis, which also offers an update on shopping behavior, levels of activity and avoidance of public places. Read More
Store Tracker | August 7, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, July 2024: Conn’s Drives Total Closed Space to 67 Million Square FeetThe store closures planned by Conn’s will push the total amount of closed retail space in the US to 67 million square feet. Read about this development and discover other US retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from July 2024, as well as their square-footage impact. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Premium Inflation and Interrupted Income—Could Consumers Still Pay the Bills?: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? What’s the state of consumers’ financial health? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Premium The Future of Fashion, Shaped by Technology: AI-Powered Supply Chains, Operations and Experiences in US Apparel and Footwear RetailingBuilding on our Market Navigator on US apparel and footwear retailing, we explore transformative technologies shaping the market, including AI (artificial intelligence). From supply chain to operations to customer-facing applications, discover key tech applications and benefits, and dive into proprietary consumer survey data on the apparel shopping journey. Read More
Insight Report | August 5, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q24, Week 2: Positive Results from Colgate-Palmolive, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor and MoreOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on second-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended August 4, 2024, including Carter’s, Columbia Sportswear, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor, Gildan Activewear, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 4, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—The Horrors of Hidden Fees, with John Harmon: Layers of Charges Are Pinching Consumers’ Stretched WalletsIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Harmon, Associate Director of Technology Research, discusses the layers of hidden fees that consumers are experiencing across multiple industries, pinching their already stretched wallets. Read More
Store Tracker | August 2, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 31: US Store Closures Cross 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Big 5 Sporting Goods, Conn’s, JD Sports and Skechers, among others. Read More
Infographic | August 2, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: US Summer Spending FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 31 of 2024, covering US online beauty sales, consumer behavior and Amazon Prime Day purchase rates. Dive into the research behind these US summer spending metrics. Read More
Market Outlook | August 1, 2024 Premium Market Outlook: Off-Price Is On Top as Growth ContinuesWe explore the size and trajectory of the US off-price retail market and the key factors impacting its growth. We also cover the overall market’s competitive landscape, innovators and themes we are watching in 2024 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | August 1, 2024 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Decelerates as Beauty E-Commerce Turns Negative AgainIn partnership with Circana, we present data-driven insights into sales trends in the US CPG industry as of mid-July 2024, covering food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. Read More
Deep Dive | August 1, 2024 Premium Costco Attracts Shoppers; The Travel Bug Spreads This Summer: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraExplore trends in US consumer activities and shopping behavior over the past year with our comprehensive survey data. Dive into aggregated monthly findings to discover what consumers are buying and which retailers have made gains. Read More
Insight Report | July 31, 2024 Premium Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Wrap-Up—Flagship Event Delivers Record Member EngagementAmazon India held its eighth annual Prime Day sale on July 20–21, 2024. We present insights into Prime Day India 2024 based on our observations of the event and metrics released by Amazon India via a company statement. Read More
