Product TypeInsight Report July 3, 2020 premium Coronavirus Tracker: Retail Metrics and Key Developments Coresight Research’s Coronavirus Tracker includes a timeline of key developments; details temporary US store closures and reopenings; charts weekly data on shoppers' purchasing behaviors; and notes US retail hirings, US states' reopening dates for businesses and furloughs by major retail companies. Recently added are details of capital raising, management changes, financial guidance updates and bankruptcies in retail.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker July 3, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 27: Microsoft To Close All US Stores Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Microsoft and Space NK in the US, and Harveys Furniture, Monsoon Accessorize and TM Lewin in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report June 29, 2020 premium VF Corporation: A Timeline of Key Events This report explores the recent history of VF Corporation, one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies. We look at key events over the last three years, during which time the company has undergone restructuring but remained committed to its sustainability and responsibility strategy. We also provide a timeline of VF Corporation’s product offering changes, executive changes and expansion over the past decade. Read More
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly June 28, 2020 premium Weinswig’s Weekly: June 28, 2020—Online Grocery Surge—The Implications This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the implications of the recent online grocery surge for the US and UK markets.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker June 26, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 26: GNC Files for Bankruptcy Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Francesca’s, GNC and JCPenney in the US, and Hotter, Lee Longlands and Monsoon Accessorize in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report June 25, 2020 premium May 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Analyzing consumer demand in May 2020, we saw a partial rebound in the US and the UK after the severe impacts of the Covid-19 crisis in April, while China continued to see improvements. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 23, 2020 Cross-Border E-Commerce: A Buyer’s Guide In this report, we examine how retailers and brands can effectively sell across borders in ways that provide a consistent brand experience and drive shopper loyalty. The coronavirus crisis has prompted cross-border shopping to spike, and it looks likely to fuel demand over the coming period. In a post-crisis landscape, retailers and brands must look for growth opportunities wherever they lie.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report June 22, 2020 premium May 2020 UK Retail Sales: Partial Rebound in Discretionary Sector Even Before Most Stores Reopen UK retail sales saw improvement in May after April’s deep declines, aided by a strong performance in DIY and hardware-store sales as these were deemed essential by the government and were thus allowed to stay open during lockdown. Some sectors also began to reopen in May after coronavirus-led temporary closures. We review May data for UK retail in total and by sector.Read More
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly June 21, 2020 premium Weinswig’s Weekly: June 21, 2020—Is the US Consumer Back for Good? This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” considers whether US consumes are returning in force to retail. Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker June 19, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 25: The Children’s Place To Close Hundreds of Stores Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Chico’s, Guess and The Children’s Place in the US, and Poundstretcher and Travis Perkins in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report June 18, 2020 premium The End of “Made in China”? A Potential Wave of Moving Sourcing out of China amid Rising Tensions The Covid-19 crisis may have triggered a new wave of multinational companies moving production out of China, only a short time after the first wave in 2019 due to US-China trade war. We discuss recent moves by companies such as Apple to shift their sourcing to other countries in the context of political tension and negative consumer sentiment.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage June 17, 2020 premium Open for Business with David Hardiman-Evans, Ocado Solutions: The Impact of Covid-19 on Traditional and Online Grocery As part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted David Hardiman-Evans, SVP, North America at Ocado Solutions. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Hardiman-Evans offered insights into the dynamic changes in the online grocery sector amid the coronavirus crisis—covering key topics such as consumer demand and loyalty, assortment rationalization and fulfillment models. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report June 16, 2020 premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Touch-Free Tech Advances as Businesses Prepare To Reopen after Lockdown Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. With the coronavirus remaining at the forefront of consumers’ minds as the world begins to reopen, we explore new, touch-free technology that can help businesses to safely resume operations and engage with customers post lockdown. Read More
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly June 14, 2020 premium Weinswig’s Weekly: June 14, 2020—Three Positive Signs for a Post-Crisis Recovery in US Retail This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses three trends giving cause for optimism in US retail.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker June 12, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 24: Signet Jewelers To Close Many Stores Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from RH, RTW Retailwinds and Signet Jewelers in the US, and Debenhams and Monsoon Accessorize in the UK.Read More
