Insight Report | May 25, 2023 Premium Sportswear Brands in 1Q23: High Costs and Promotions Erode Margins, but Key Brands Remain Positive for Full-Year 2023We examine the first-quarter earnings releases of six sportswear brands or brand owners to gain valuable insights, including the impact of the Yeezy line at Adidas, and offer forward-looking implications on pricing, inventory clearance and supply chain management. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2023 Premium May 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth Amid Declining Consumer SentimentThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of May 19, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 4: Ross Stores, TJX and Walmart Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sees Slow GrowthOur 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 May 21, 2023, which include Alibaba, Bath & Body Works and Home Depot. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2023 Premium ChatGPT and Generative AI: Five Things Retailers Should Know—UpdateGenerative AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to transform the retail industry. We explore five things retailers should know about ChatGPT and other AI solutions, including the benefits, pitfalls and technology landscape of generative AI. Read More
Event Coverage | May 22, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Role of Key Technologies and Channels in the Future of Retail—Autonomous Stores, Generative AI, Retail Media and MoreWe present a wrap-up of Shoptalk Europe 2023, exploring five major themes: technology, store experience, shopper engagement, organizational changes, and emerging channels and business models. Our insights cover autonomous stores, generative AI (artificial intelligence), retail media, Web3, livestreaming and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | May 22, 2023 Premium China Consumer Tracker: Shops Regain PopularityWe present findings from our latest weekly survey of Chinese consumers, assessing their behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 21, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Singles’ Day 2023—Opportunities in China and WorldwideThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses new and forthcoming research that helps retailers understand the Singles’ Day opportunity. Read More
Insight Report | May 17, 2023 Premium April 2023 US Retail Sales: Growth Slows Further as Momentum Weakens Across the BoardIn April 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 1.9% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Infographic | May 17, 2023 Free Report 10 Key Trends Shaping Livestreaming E-Commerce in 2023—Free InfographicIn Western markets, livestream shopping adoption has accelerated over the past two years, but what trends will shape the channel in 2023? Coresight Research and Bambuser present research highlights in this free infographic, leveraging proprietary survey findings. Read More
Deep Dive | May 16, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Analyzing Cross-Shopping at Nonfood RetailersOur weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on proprietary survey data. This week, we also analyze the competition between the top-five nonfood retailers. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 7, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: How US Shoppers Choose a Home-Goods RetailerIn the wake of Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy protection, this week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reviews new data on US shopper preferences when selecting a home or home-improvement retailer. Read More
Store Tracker | May 5, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 18: US Store Openings Cross 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Tuesday Morning and Sainsbury’s, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2023 Premium March 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Store-Based Sales and Traffic Growth Decelerate FurtherIn March 2023, US store-based traffic declined 3%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 8%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends and in-store metrics overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Store Tracker | May 4, 2023 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, April 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond Pushes Total Closed Space to 52 Million Square FeetThe US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements and details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base and square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of April 28, 2023, versus the comparable period in 2022. Read More
Event Presentation | May 3, 2023 Premium Using the Coresight Research 3x3x3 Framework To Navigate a “Chutes and Ladders” Economy: Insights Presented at Golden Seeds 2023 Annual SummitOn May 3, 2023, Coresight Research presented at the Golden Seeds 2023 Annual Summit, discussing the 3x3x3 framework to help retailers navigate a “chutes and ladders” economy. We cover key topics including retail media, quick commerce, livestreaming and the metaverse. Read More