Product TypeInsight Report April 3, 2020 premium Coronavirus Tracker: A Timeline of Key Developments Coresight Research’s Coronavirus Tracker includes a detailed timeline of key developments; lists events that have been cancelled or postponed across business, sport and leisure; details temporary store closures by US retailers; and, notes hiring plans announced by US retailers.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report April 2, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: China Embraces Signs of Recovery Since the coronavirus broke out in Wuhan in January, China has implemented unprecedented measures to control the spread of the virus. The nationwide lockdown looks to have been a success—we discuss signs that indicate the country is now on the road to recovery. We consider the implications for brands, as well as what the “new normal” might look like for China’s residents and businesses as the nation looks to move on from the coronavirus.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report April 1, 2020 premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 8: Average Refund Size Increases Slightly Over Last Year As we head into week eight of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported average refund amounts are up slightly, while online information searches surge as in-person assistance is suspended.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report April 1, 2020 premium AR and VR Technologies in Retail: New Applications in a Coronavirus World Augmented and virtual reality technologies provide opportunities for retailers to drive customer engagement and increase sales conversion. We discuss the steady growth of the reality technology market and consider the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on supply, demand and technology applications.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 30, 2020 premium February 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Global consumer markets were buffeted last month as the coronavirus outbreak once limited to one country spread to become a global pandemic. Recent figures show consumer spending took a pounding in China, experienced an uncharacteristic surge in the US and grew in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 30, 2020 premium East-to-West Learnings: How Grocery Retailers in China Have Addressed Labor Shortages During the Coronavirus Crisis We look at the labor imbalance in China that has been caused by the coronavirus pandemic and how supermarket chains and grocery retailers are responding by launching co-employment initiatives with restaurant chains. We consider how retailers in the US could learn from China’s new employment models as the coronavirus situation worsens in the West.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 30, 2020 premium February 2020 UK Retail Sales: The Calm Before the Storm UK retail sales grew modestly in February, but this was the calm before the storm. We expect trends in March to be dramatically different as shoppers stocked up on some categories and shunned othersRead More
Product TypeInsight Report March 27, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: US Grocery Retail Poised for a Double-Digit Upswing, with Much Stronger Growth Online With restaurants closed in increasing swaths of the US, consumers have little choice but to cook and eat more at home. Grocery retail stands to see billions in spend migrate from restaurants to grocery—especially online. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 27, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shopper Worries Increase, Prompting More To Cut Retail Spending (Full Report) Our US consumer survey provides a detailed update on consumer behavior and sentiment amid the coronavirus crisis. We asked US consumers about their concerns and how the coronavirus outbreak is changing how they shop. The survey for this report was undertaken on March 25 and provides an update to our prior survey findings.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 26, 2020 premium Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the Storm With the ongoing coronavirus outbreak forcing store closures across the US, the Coresight Research Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to cope. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 26, 2020 premium Coresight Matrix: AI Software for Optimization Technology can do more for less, and advances in artificial intelligence are delivering powerful new tools for retailers. With machine learning, AI can recognize patterns and create algorithms that adapt and improve over time.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 26, 2020 premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head—Infographic We assess the competition between two major players in the e-commerce sector in India. This infographic outlines key comparative data between Amazon India and Flipkart.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 25, 2020 premium Beauty Insights: Beauty Activism Represents the Next Wave of Brand Differentiation Activism is taking hold in the beauty sector as retailers and brands take a stance on environmental and social issues. In this report, we discuss how social activism is becoming the next big movement the beauty industry, offering brands the opportunity to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 25, 2020 premium Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Digitalization In this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on technology companies that are enabling the transformation of physical stores through artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 25, 2020 premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 7: Coronavirus Disruption Prompts IRS To Extend Tax Filing and Payment Deadline by 90 Days With IRS service centers closed and all in-person meetings with taxpayers cancelled, the US Department of the Treasury announced the IRS will extend the tax deadline from April 15 to July 15. That extension also means taxpayers can pay late without interest or penalties.Read More
