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GlobalData Retail
The productivity and intelligence platform that unites proprietary data, human expertise, and powerful AI.
About GlobalData Retail
GlobalData Retail is a retail research agency and consulting firm focusing on aspects of retailing and consumer behavior that sits under the GlobalData brand. With headquarters in London and New York, we work with many of the world's leading retailers, property firms and those in the financial sector to help them maximize success through developing a thorough understanding of the sector and its likely future performance.
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Strategy & Corporate Development
GlobalData Retail announced that The Bed Bath & Beyond is taking over The Container Store.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Capital & Finance
GlobalData Retail notes that Apollo Global Management has agreed to invest $500m in convertible preferred shares in Cumberland Farms through a private placement.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Capital & Finance
GlobalData Retail notes that Ninety-four percent of U.S. adults say that they are concerned about the frequency of food recalls, up slightly from 93% in 2025.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Capital & Finance
GlobalData Retail notes that Chinese AI developers are expanding onto Alibaba’s Tmall as they seek to convert growing user bases into recurring subscription revenue.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Capital & Finance
GlobalData Retail notes that British clothing retailer Next has won an appeal allowing it to keep paying warehouse workers more than sales consultants, overturning a key part of a landmark equal pay ruling from two years ago.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Capital & Finance
GlobalData Retail notes that South African trade union federation COSATU has urged The Foschini Group to consider alternatives to store closures and protect workers after the retailer announced plans to shut 280 African outlets.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Capital & Finance
GlobalData Retail notes that Private equity firm L Catterton is close to buying a controlling stake in Hyrox in a deal that may value the fitness competition brand at nearly $700 million.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that Saudi Arabia's consumer spending rose 11.5% to SR15.8bn ($4.21bn) in the week to August 29, driven by food and beverage purchases and continued back-to-school spending.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that Flipkart’s quick-commerce arm, Minutes, has expanded to more than 1,000 dark stores across 120-130 Indian cities.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that Erewhon is planning to open a store in late 2027 in Costa Mesa, California, giving the chain its first foothold in well-heeled Orange County.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that China has accused France of discriminating against Chinese e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu after a new law targeting ultra-fast fashion came into force.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail reported that the weighted comparable growth for Q2 trading was +2.3%.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail reported that the mean comparable growth for Q2 trading was +3.0%.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail reported that the mean average total growth rate for Q2 trading was +6.6%.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail reported that 85 retailers reported 61 growing and 24 shrinking in Q2 trading.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that the comp growth at 3.0% versus 3.9% in Q1 and total growth at 6.6% versus 7.3% in Q1 were reported in Q2.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that Victoria's Secret reported a 10.0% revenue growth and 9.0% comparable growth in Q2.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that Lululemon's 9% comparable slide down 12% in the Americas was reported in Q2.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that Five Below reported a 22.9% revenue growth and 14.1% comparable growth in Q2.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail noted that Bunnings launched its first loyalty program for New Zealand retail customers offering members one point for every NZ$1 spent on eligible purchases in-store or online, with 500 points providing NZ$5 in rewards dollars.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Operations & Supply
GlobalData Retail opened a new Diptyque store in its local mall, located at around 500 square feet, featuring a residential layout with bookshelves, tables, and cabinets of curiosities, and blending the Parisian aesthetic with local influences.
Reported by Neil Saunders
Customers & Market
GlobalData Retail Managing Director Neil Saunders spoke with CoStar News about the process behind securing agreements for around 1,500 temporary stores and opening most of them in a week.
Reported by Neil Saunders