Data & Analytics

Rent the Runway prepares to go public
Rent the Runway has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The future of in-store shopping is immersive and aspirational
The U.S. retail industry is anticipating a strong 2021, and the NRF predicts sales growth of 6.5%-8.2% this year – the fastest since 2004.

Tractor Supply continues strong performance in Q2; raises guidance

Tractor Supply Co. beat analyst expectations for same-store sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, and is increasing its guidance for the full fiscal year.
Back-to-school spending will hit all-time high

The National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as students prepare to return to in-person classrooms.
IoT powers up retail energy savings and cost reductions

A few years ago, a national retailer discovered they could save more than $2.5 million annually by making some simple operational changes.
New app disrupts laundromat model with independent contractors

The Happy Hamper app provides on-demand “home-to-home” laundry services.
Klarna gives select small retailers a big break

A global retail bank, payments and shopping service is suspending payment fees and providing free marketing to assist small-to-mid-sized businesses.
Report: Center traffic in U.S. has risen 55% in 2021

Nationwide, the traffic flowing into stores, restaurants, and entertainment centers has risen by 55% since the start of the year.
Exclusive Q&A: Fireworks retailer sees explosive e-commerce growth

Red Apple Fireworks celebrates online success during its busy July 4 season and all year long, with assistance from the BigCommerce e-commerce platform.
Leading-edge technologies bring the mall into the future

Malls are stepping up their competition with multi-use outdoor centers by leveraging some very modern technology solutions.

Rent the Runway prepares to go public

The future of in-store shopping is immersive and aspirational

Tractor Supply continues strong performance in Q2; raises guidance

Back-to-school spending will hit all-time high

IoT powers up retail energy savings and cost reductions

New app disrupts laundromat model with independent contractors

Klarna gives select small retailers a big break

Report: Center traffic in U.S. has risen 55% in 2021

Exclusive Q&A: Fireworks retailer sees explosive e-commerce growth

Leading-edge technologies bring the mall into the future