Insight Report | April 7, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: More Consumers Direct Third-Round Stimulus Checks into Discretionary Retail (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on March 29, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | April 7, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: More Consumers Direct Third-Round Stimulus Checks into Discretionary Retail (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we present findings on how consumers spent or plan to spend their third-round stimulus checks. We discuss what product categories respondents had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks and what consumers are buying more of and less of than pre-pandemic. We also cover what activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and consumer avoidance of public places. Our consumer survey was undertaken on March 29. Read More
Deep Dive | April 5, 2021 Premium RetailTech: Computer Vision—Approaching the Holy Grail of Ubiquitous Visual SearchAs part of our RetailTech series, we discuss computer vision, a powerful fundamental technology that is enabling many new exciting business models in retail and other industries. We discuss the applications of the technology in retail and provide an overview of global technology vendors and innovators in the market. Read More
Insight Report | March 30, 2021 Premium US Easter 2021 Retail Preview: High-Growth Context Provides Opportunities for RetailersWith Easter fast approaching, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the holiday this year. We discuss the outlook for retail this Easter in light of current shopping trends and against weak comparatives for April 2020 amid a coronavirus-impacted retail environment. We also consider opportunities for retailers to drive Easter spending and prominent seasonal themes at major US retailers Kohl’s, Target and Walmart. Read More
Free Data Graphic | March 29, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: India Retail Insights—Tata Group in Competition with Reliance Retail IndustriesWe present Coresight Bites: India Retail Insights—Tata Group in Competition with Reliance Retail Industries Read More
Insight Report | March 29, 2021 Register for Free Access US Consumer Tracker: Shopper Behaviors and Expectations as We Head Toward Easter (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on March 22, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | March 29, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Shopper Behaviors and Expectations as We Head Toward Easter (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we present findings on consumers’ spending expectations for Easter 2021. We discuss what activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and consumer avoidance of public places. We also cover what product categories respondents had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks and what consumers are buying more of and less of than pre-pandemic. Our consumer survey was undertaken on March 22. Read More
Insight Report | March 29, 2021 Premium February 2021 UK Retail Sales: Sales Struggle as Lockdown ContinuesWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for February 2021. Retail sales witnessed the third consecutive month of decline in February, as nonessential retailers struggled amidst Covid-19 lockdowns. Read More
Insight Report | March 24, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Frictionless PaymentPayment methods that reduce friction at the point of sale improve the customer experience—and digital technologies are becoming integral to frictionless checkout. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve how they receive payments and thus enhance the overall customer experience. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2021 Free Report Coresight Research x CEW: How Is Technology Transforming the Beauty Industry?Today’s beauty consumers are looking for a high level of online interaction with brands and retailers, particularly with the Covid-19 pandemic having given rise to concerns around hygiene. Together with CEW, we discuss how beauty brands are embracing new technologies such as AI, AR and VR to engage with consumers online and offer them a more personalized beauty shopping experience. In this free report, we explore how technology is transforming the beauty industry and highlight the implications of its adoption for brands and retailers. Read More
Free Data Graphic | March 16, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Retail Traffic Declines by 36%We present Coresight Bites: US Retail Traffic Declines by 36% Read More
Deep Dive | March 15, 2021 Free Report How Category Management Has Changed ForeverWe explore the future of retail category management with a focus on grocery, mass merchandisers and drug retail. We discuss the key skills necessary for success and consider current challenges and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on collaboration. We leverage findings from a December 2020 Coresight Research survey of global retailers and suppliers of grocery products/consumer packaged goods. Read More
Free Data Graphic | March 10, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Store Tracker Extra—Retail Square-Footage Impacts of US Store Openings and ClosuresWe present Coresight Bites: US Store Tracker Extra—Retail Square-Footage Impacts of US Store Openings and Closures Read More
Market Outlook | March 10, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for 2021 and BeyondIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the recovery of the apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including a shift to DTC, the importance of sustainability and the rise of athleisure. Read More
Free Data Graphic | March 9, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Rebound in Online Apparel and Beauty PurchasesWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Rebound in Online Apparel and Beauty Purchases. Read More
