Leah Boston
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Leah Boston

Research Analyst

Chicago

English

In her capacity as Senior Research Analyst, Leah works across a range of industries, including consumer health, beauty and personal care, retail and channels.

Leah joined Euromonitor International in late 2022. Holding both an MBA and a doctorate, she brings extensive experience in various research methodologies to her work. As a former university educator, she is also well versed in the preparation and communication of complex data and research outcomes. Leah is based in Euromonitor's Chicago office, with a geographic research focus of North America.

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Prime Days 2026 Signal Saturation in the US Though Many Brands Gain

This year, when Amazon moved its Prime Day period from July to June, competitors again followed, though sales declined for Amazon when comparing June 2026 to July 2025 among industry categories tracked by Euromonitor. Only beauty and personal care realised gains, growing 1.6% overall. Nevertheless, Prime Day still offered a lift for many brands, revealing a consumer cohort on the lookout for niche labels marketing clean ingredients, non-toxic formulations, and wellness.

Retail and E-Commerce USA
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Saks Global’s Decline Signals a Watershed for US Department Store Retail

Recent developments at Saks Global do not suggest a recovery, but rather a re-sorting of relevance within the department stores channel. Saks Global, which operates Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, will emerge from its bankruptcy following USD500 million financing during 2026. However, it will do so with a significantly reduced store footprint, reopening questions about its long-term viability, the future of department store retail in the US, and which players may fill the gap in luxury distribution.

Retail Retail and E-Commerce
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Groceryshop 2025: Challenges and Opportunities in US Grocery Retail

From 28 September to 1 October 2025, US-based events organiser Shoptalk held its annual Groceryshop conference in Las Vegas. Across four stages hosting presentations and panel discussions, thought leadership focused on the impact of AI, the challenge of serving customers across digital and physical channels, the currently fragmented but promising retail media space, and declining sales volumes.

Retail and E-Commerce North America
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Leah Boston
Research Analyst
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