Product TypeMarket Overview US Holiday Retail Sales and Comparable Sales Review: Solid Total Growth Not Enough To Support Challenged Sectors Author Coresight January 17, 2020 US holiday retail and comparable sales show a relatively strong macro environment, but mixed results in retail. Some retailers posted strong comparabale sales growth, but for others the holiday shopping season delivered fairly modest gains.
Product TypeStore Tracker Reviewing 2019 US and UK Store Closures Author Coresight January 16, 2020 We review store closures and openings in the US and UK for the full-year 2019. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 2: Pier 1 Imports Plans To Shutter Almost Half of Its Store Fleet Author Coresight January 10, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Macy’s and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Debenhams in the UK.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 1: Michaels Companies Names New CEO Author Coresight January 3, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Michaels Companies in the US and Joy in the UK.
Product TypeInsight Report November 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight December 26, 2019 US, UK and China consumer data shows a mixed bag in prices, wage growth and consumer spending. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the new year.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 52: Jared Opens New Concept Store Author Coresight December 26, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we cover a Jared jewelry collaboration with digital native diamond and bridal jewelry retailer James Allen, both Signet Jewelers banners. In the UK, Flannels has expanded into Northern Ireland while Bonmarché loses its CEO. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 51: Shopko Optical Opens Many Centers Author Coresight December 20, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Shopko Optical and home-furnishings retailer RH in the US and House of Fraser in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeInsight Report How Computer Vision Can Save Retailers from Costly In-Store Execution Issues Author Coresight December 19, 2019 Retailers face a complex business environment in which strong in-store execution is key to delivering a consistent, high-quality shopping experience—which requires exceptional store operations management. Poor in-store execution can easily lead to issues such as infrequent stock replenishment, misplaced SKUs and non-compliance with planograms, prices and promotions.
Product TypeDeep Dive 3Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up Author Coresight December 17, 2019 Third-quarter 2019 retail earnings show mixed results across categories. Our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveal most companies beat consensus, but there were sectors that fared much better than others—and luxury was one that did not meet expectations despite recent recovery.
Product TypeFlash Report Kroger and Walgreens Deepen Year-Old Partnership with Purchasing Alliance Author Coresight December 13, 2019 New Walgreens-Kroger alliance seeks to cut costs, enhance efficiency—and fend off the ever-encroaching Amazon menace. The two companies will buy more products together, sell one another’s private labels and integrate supply chains.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 50: Dollar General Plans To Continue Store Expansion in Fiscal Year 2020 Author Coresight December 13, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dollar General and RTW Retailwinds in the US and Co-op and Ted Baker in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeFlash Report Holiday 2019: US Cyber Monday Digital Sales Hit $9.4 Billion Author Coresight December 4, 2019 Cyber Monday continued Black Friday’s streak of record-breaking online sales for a roaring start to the holiday shopping season in the US. Sales were especially heavy at the last minute, with consumers spending an average of $11 million per minute in the final hour.
Product TypeFlash Report Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Sees Companies Promote More Heavily, Shoppers Continue to Migrate Online Author Coresight December 3, 2019 In the US, this year’s Black Friday saw retailers promote more heavily than last year and consumers continue to migrate to online platforms.
Product TypeInsight Report Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Macro economic indicators from the US, UK and China all seem to point to positive – but growth seems unsteady and although positive there remain areas of concern. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the holidays.
Product TypeInsight Report Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.
