Event Coverage | October 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Sustainability in Retail: Using the EnCORE Framework to Boost the Triple Bottom LineDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, recently presented to the World Retail Congress about the importance of sustainability in retail. We provide key insights from the event, including how retailers can leverage Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework to boost profits and drive growth while realizing environmental benefits. Read More
Flash Report | October 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Introducing the New Coresight 100: The Companies Reinventing RetailWith 2020 having accelerated the pace of change in retail, we have re-evaluated the Coresight 100, our focus list of the top 100 of the largest and most influential companies in the global retail ecosystem. We introduce the new list of the top companies to watch, which spans eight sectors and now includes select innovators and private companies. Read More
Question of the Week | October 26, 2020 Free Report How Has US Discretionary Consumer Spending Shifted This Year?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Has US Discretionary Consumer Spending Shifted This Year? Read More
| October 22, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 UpdateThree Things You Need To Know: US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 Update Read More
| October 21, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Latest Expectations for Holiday-Season ShoppingWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Survey Update—Consumers’ Latest Expectations for Holiday-Season Shopping Read More
Market Outlook | October 21, 2020 Premium Market Outlook: US Beauty Industry—The Path to Recovery Is Being Led by Digital BusinessIn this Market Outlook, we explore the recovery of the US beauty industry in a coronavirus-impacted retail environment. We analyze data on the sector’s size and present our estimates for growth in 2020 and 2021. We outline the competitive landscape and consider the innovators that are enabling e-commerce expansion in beauty. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including shifting demand in skin care and makeup categories, opportunities for eye makeup and the adoption of touchless retail. Read More
Event Coverage | October 21, 2020 Register for Free Access Women in Retail Leadership Days: Previewing the “Shark Tank”-Style Virtual Startup Pitch SessionDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee the Women in Retail Leadership Days startup pitch session on October 22, 2020. We preview the event, outlining the judging criteria and profiling the three women-led retail-tech startups that will present their solutions—namely, ThirdChannel, Perksy and Savitude. Read More
Event Coverage | October 20, 2020 Register for Free Access Revolutionizing Grocery in the New Era of Retail: Key Insights from the California Grocers Association Strategic ConferenceDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, spoke at the California Grocers Association Strategic Conference, providing insights into the trends shaping the future of the grocery sector. We present key takeaways from the event, including the challenges that grocers face in today’s retail world and the future of the omnichannel grocery shopping experience and supply chain. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Tech Companies Offer Virtual Trips and Experiences for Travel-Starved ConsumersEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at new tech company launches to provide interactive virtual travel experiences for housebound travel enthusiasts. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2020 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #4—US Consumer Spending Shifts in Five ChartsContinuing our 12 Weeks of Holidays series, we provide findings on how US consumer spending and retail sales have shifted amid Covid-19—and how they will change further for the holiday season. We consider the opportunities for retailers and provide recommendations to build sales this holiday season. Read More
Market Outlook | October 20, 2020 Premium US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 UpdateWe explore the continued impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on the US department store sector and present an outlook for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. In addition to discussing major players in the department store sector, we explore key trends to provide insight and analysis on focus sales categories, delivery services, fulfillment and digital sales. We summarize our key estimates in an infographic. Read More
Insight Report | October 19, 2020 Free Report 10 Takeaways from the 10.10 Shopping Festival, a New, Global, Charitable Shopping EventCoresight Research kicked off the holiday shopping season with its global 10.10 Shopping Festival, which engaged consumers, drove brand awareness and sparked a revitalization of retail. The new event was held on October 9–12 in collaboration with Shopkick, Fashwire and an exciting array of charities and supporting partners, retailers and brands. We present 10 key takeaways from the 10.10 Shopping Festival, exploring its success, its central theme of charitable giveback, and the pull-forward of holiday spending. Read More
Insight Report | October 19, 2020 Premium September 2020 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 12%; Declines Ease in Apparel While Several Nonfood Sectors SurgeAmid still difficult circumstances, US retail sales saw an extraordinary year-over-year jump in September, fueled by strong growth in several sectors. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in September 2020. Read More
Question of the Week | October 19, 2020 Free Report Why Are Some US Shoppers Starting Holiday Shopping Earlier This Year?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why Are Some US Shoppers Starting Holiday Shopping Earlier This Year? Read More
Insight Report | October 19, 2020 Register for Free Access US Survey Update: Consumers’ Latest Expectations for Holiday-Season Shopping (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on October 13, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More