Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 9, 2020 premium The Inaugural 10.10 Shopping Festival: From Concept to Creation—and the Five Factors That Drove Its Success Coresight Research launched the 10.10 Shopping Festival exactly one month ago, to bring fun and excitement back to the retail industry and to help retailers and shoppers address the disruption caused by Covid-19. We provide insights into the creation and launch of the inaugural 10.10 Shopping Festival, which took place on October 9–12, and the five key factors that drove its success. Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | November 6, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 45: Pet Valu 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 7-Eleven, Nordstrom and Pet Valu in the US and Shoe Zone in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | October 23, 2020 Register for free access Big Billion Days 2020 Wrap-Up: Focus on “Tier 2 and Beyond” Regions Drives Sales Flipkart held its annual Big Billion Days in India on October 16–21. We discuss the metrics that Flipkart released for the five-day event, covering the e-commerce platform’s focus on “Tier 2 and beyond” cities and sales growth across multiple product categories.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | October 21, 2020 premium Big Billion Days and Great Indian Festival 2020: Highlights So Far from India’s Key E-Commerce Festivals Flipkart’s annual Big Billion Days (BBD) sales event and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival (GIF) kicked off on October 16 and October 17 respectively, with BBD running for six days through October 21 and GIF set to continue for a month without a specific end date. We discuss the festival highlights so far, including sales data released by the retailers, consumer reach, headline promotions and top offer categories.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | October 1, 2020 premium 2Q20 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Reviewing the Covid-19 Recovery Second-quarter 2020 retail earnings include recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. We assess the recent performance of US retailers in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Although the pace of recovery varies between retail sectors, many retailers initially saw strong sales in reopened stores, driven by pent-up demand. Furthermore, the coronavirus-led pivot to e-commerce led to unprecedented growth in digital sales. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 14, 2020 premium Earnings Insights 2Q20, Week 6 and Wrap-Up: Digital Businesses Lead Retail Recovery Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 13, including American Eagle Outfitters, Casey’s General Stores and Kroger. This is the final report in the second-quarter Earnings Insights series. As such, we also summarize the performance of retailers reported in the prior weeks.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 10, 2020 premium Autonomous Retail in China: Opportunities for Brands In China, alternative retail formats are becoming more desirable for brands and retailers to meet consumer demand for safety and convenience in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. We discuss the rise of “autonomous retail,” our term for a labor-light, technology-heavy retail segment that encompasses unstaffed stores, vending machines and unstaffed shelves.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | August 7, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 32: Lord & Taylor and Tailored Brands File 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 Lord & Taylor and Tailored Brands in the US, and Amazon, DW Sports and Hotter in the UKRead More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | July 8, 2020 premium 1Q20 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Reviewing the Covid-19 Impact First-quarter 2020 retail earnings include the negative impact on sales caused by the coronavirus outbreak. We assess the recent performance of US retailers in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. With retail sectors weathering the Covid-19 crisis in different ways, sales declines are now easing due to stores reopening post lockdown, but the pace of recovery will vary. Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker 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 TypeStore Tracker 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
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | June 9, 2020 premium US Store Closures 2020 Outlook: Covid-19 Update—Prolonged Impact Set To Drive Up Closures This report assesses the outlook for physical retail over the remainder of 2020—updating our previous expectations in light of the escalating impact of the coronavirus crisis. We compare year-to-date store closure data with 2019 and discuss a potential rise in bankruptcies, which may become a reality for many struggling retailers. We also update our prediction for the total number of closures we expect to see in the US in the full-year 2020. Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | May 22, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 21: JCPenney Files for Bankruptcy; Pier 1 Imports To Liquidate Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from JCPenney, Nordstrom and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Antler and Johnson Shoes Company in the UK.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | May 15, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 20: Stage Stores Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from GNC, Loves Furniture and Stage Stores in the US and Debenhams in the UK.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | May 13, 2020 premium Operating in a Post-Coronavirus World: How Indian Retailers Can Navigate the Road to Recovery The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has seen the Indian government impose restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. We discuss the wide-ranging impacts of the ongoing lockdown on India’s retail sector and explore how retailers have responded to the crisis. In addition to examining the challenges that lie ahead, we present a three-pronged approach for retailers to survive the post-coronavirus recovery period and emerge stronger.Read More
