2022 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $9.5 Billion in Refunds To Kick Off Filing Season
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Each year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the deadline of April 18 …
February 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Strong Job Growth and High Inflation To Support Retail Sales
In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales …
Retail-Tech Landscape: Last-Mile Delivery Solutions
Retailers are focused on improving their last-mile capabilities to meet increasing demand from consumers for fast and convenient delivery services. …
US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Return to Public Places
As the Omicron variant recedes in the US, consumers are returning to public places. We track the specific activities they …
Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 3: L’Oréal and CVS Post Strong Results; Coty and Tapestry Raise Guidance
Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 …
Three Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—US Department Store Retailing
We present Three Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—US Department Store Retailing
Livestreaming Latest, February 2022: Collaborations Invigorate the Live Shopping Experience
As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent partnerships and three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—which …
US Denim Market: An Inflection Point for Jeans as Skinny’s Dominance Fades
The US denim market bounced back in 2021 from a double-digit decline in 2020 and we expect to see further …
Weinswig’s Weekly: Could This Valentine’s Day Mark the Real Return to Normal?
This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the Valentine’s Day holiday as a potential turning point for …
Global Luxury Resale Market: Will Stellar Growth Trends Continue?
The global luxury resale market saw a surge in 2021 and is set to continue its rapid growth in 2022 …
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ASO) Company Profile
Academy Sports and Outdoors is a retailer of sports accessories, apparel, equipment and footwear. Headquartered in Katy, Texas, the company …
Market Outlook: US Department Store Retailing—Consolidation and Digitalization Mark a Diminished Sector
In this Market Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US department store sector and key factors impacting …
Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 6: US Openings Up 6% as Aldi Announces Store Expansion Plan
Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there …
Head-to-Head in US Apparel Retail: American Eagle Outfitters vs. Gap Inc.
The competitive apparel and footwear specialty market in the US is led by rivals Gap Inc. and American Eagle Outfitters. …
Three Things You Need To Know: M&A in the Global Luxury Market
We present Three Things You Need To Know: M&A in the Global Luxury Market
Retail-Tech Landscape: NRF 2022—Technology Innovators
We present a landscape of the innovative global startups that exhibited at NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, covering data analytics …
French Founders Club: 10 Insights from CES and NRF 2022
Sustainability in CPG: Initiatives To Address Deforestation, Plastic Waste and More
Sustainable products are driving growth in the CPG (consumer packaged goods) sector. We examine three key sustainability strategies being implemented …