Retail vacancies are up in 2019 but still lower than this time last year The latest headlines would have you believe that brick-and-mortar is doomed. But the data says otherwise. Joshua Fruhlinger 4.19.19 3:26 PM
The Blooming Weed Industry From manufacturers, to distributors, to sellers, the cannabis industry is set up for global scale. Here’s the state of it all based on gigabytes of alternative data. The Business of Business 4.18.19 7:27 PM
What you need to know about Yum Brands China before it reports first-quarter earnings Yum Brands China delivered a 77% increase in operating profit from FY 2017 to 2018 and has over 9,000 restaurants in a growing market. Here is its alternative data profile. James Mattone 4.16.19 2:28 PM
Hiring outside HSBC's core HQ countries is up as it braces for Brexit While alternative data has yet to crack the code on internal personnel shifts within companies, public openings in non-core HSBC locations — outside the U.S., Hong Kong, and United Kingdom — saw a steady increase over the past month. James Mattone 4.15.19 5:44 PM
Slowing foot traffic metrics were canary in coal mine for Friendly's closings State Senator Chuck Schumer called Friendly's closures "abrupt." Alternative data saw this coming for months, and shows who may be next. James Mattone 4.12.19 6:55 PM
Where Bed Bath & Beyond could close 40 stores (and open 15) this year Bed Bath & Beyond is set to close 40 stores and open 15, but where? Alternative data may give us some answers. James Mattone 4.12.19 4:41 PM