Insight Report | June 16, 2023 Premium May 2023 US Retail Sales: Resilient Consumers Drive Retail Sales GrowthIn May 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 4.3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Infographic | June 15, 2023 Premium US Social Commerce Survey 2023—Infographic: Video-Centric Platforms and Influencers Offer Opportunities for BrandsHow are US consumers shopping on social media? This infographic presents highlights from our latest annual social commerce survey, analyzing how shoppers engage with social media platforms and the trends shaping the future of social commerce. Read More
Deep Dive | June 15, 2023 Premium US Social Commerce Survey 2023: Video-Centric Platforms and Influencers Offer Opportunities for BrandsHow popular is social commerce in the US, and how are consumers shopping on social media? Our latest annual social commerce survey analyzes consumer trends—across product categories, social media platforms and consumer demographics—to give brands and retailers valuable insights to inform their social commerce strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | June 15, 2023 Premium Exploring International Home and Home-Improvement Sector Retailing in the UAEWe explore how US-based and international home and home-improvement retailers are adapting ther strategies to operate in the United Arab Emirates, drawing on data from Statista and the UN and the Coresight Research team’s interviews with retail executives and customers in the UAE. Read More
Insight Report | June 13, 2023 Premium The Metaverse Is Not Dead: Defying the Rumors of Its DemiseWith attention recently shifting to generative AI (artificial intelligence), are we seeing the demise of the metaverse? We explore recent metaverse-related developments—both positive and unfavorable—that paint a picture of the current state and long-term potential of the metaverse. We lay out what brands, retailers and solution providers need to know to drive success in the virtual world. Read More
Deep Dive | June 12, 2023 Premium RetailTech: Retail’s Green Revolution—Five Technologies Driving SustainabilityWith emphasis on sustainability in retail increasing, which technologies can retailers use to meet their environmental goals through the supply chain and gain a competitive edge? We explore five sustainability-enhancing technologies through the lens of the Coresight Research EnCORE framework. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 11, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Deploying Tech for Leading-Edge Loss Prevention in RetailThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the need for, and availability of, loss-prevention technologies in retail. Read More
Event Presentation | June 8, 2023 Premium Is the Future of Security Locked in Technology?: Insights Presented at NRF Protect 2023Coresight Research presented at NRF Protect 2023 on technologies for loss prevention. In this presentation, we provide insights into the security technology landscape, including RFID tags, computer vision, generative AI (artificial intelligence) and prescriptive analytics. Read More
Deep Dive | June 7, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Loss PreventionRetail shrink is a prevalent challenge, severely impacting profitability for retailers. To combat all types of losses and protect their business (including associates) and profits, more retailers are turning to innovative technology solution providers for the answers. We present selected companies globally that provide loss-prevention and related risk-reducing solutions across the retail industry. Read More
Insight Report | June 6, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 6: Five Below, Lululemon and PVH Post Strong Results; Capri Holdings, Macy’s and Nordstrom See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on first-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended June 4, 2023, which include Capri Holdings, Dollar General and Five Below. Read More
Deep Dive | June 6, 2023 Premium Consumers Pursue Conflicting Anti-Inflation Strategies: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 23We analyze consumers’ perceptions of and reactions to inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | June 5, 2023 Premium Focus on Sustainable Fashion: China Consumer TrackerWe assess Chinese consumers’ attitudes to sustainable fashion. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 4, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Focus on Superior Brand Building To Be BEST in RetailThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses learnings for retail from the Coresight Research BEST framework. Read More
Insight Report | June 1, 2023 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Food Drives Online CPG Growth to Mid-Teens PercentageThe Coresight Research and Circana (formerly IRI) monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage, health & beauty, and general merchandise & homecare. We present five key insights from the four weeks ended March 26, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium BEST at Retail: Brand Building—Storytelling Drives In-Person Store VisitsIn the first report of our new BEST at Retail series, we explore the actions that companies can take to build stronger brands—under the first component of our BEST framework for retail excellence. We also examine how three iconic brands maximize brand building in their stores, offering insights from recent in-store visits. Read More
