Event Coverage | May 3, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—10 Innovators, Three Areas of Retail DisruptionWe preview the Shoptalk Europe 2023 Startup Pitch competition, presenting the 10 participating technology innovators, which span three areas of retail disruption: marketing and new business models; new ways to engage consumers; and optimizing operations and sustainability. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 30, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Beauty and Wellness—Rediscovering the 50+ WomanThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” leverages proprietary survey findings to explore the wants and needs of women aged 50+, a demographic that presents a meaningful opportunity for the US beauty and wellness industry. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Premium Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Key Factors Influencing US ShoppersUsing proprietary survey data, we analyze the top five factors customers consider when choosing a specialist retailer in the US home and home-improvement sector. We also explore examples of specialist retailers meeting these factors, showcasing what retailers can do to meet customer expectations and preferences. Read More
Insight Report | April 28, 2023 Premium Bed Bath & Beyond: Which Retailers Are Set To Capture Market Share?We cover the circumstances that led to Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy on April 23, 2023, including its key strategic failures and the retailers that will likely benefit from its bankruptcy. Read More
Innovator Profile | April 27, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: SegmentStream Solves the Conversion Attribution Challenge for MarketersAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk Europe 2023, we present SegmentStream, a conversion modeling platform that helps brand advertisers solve the attribution challenge and understand how ads are performing across different digital channels. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 23, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Tackling the Food-Waste Challenge with TechnologyThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” revisits the subject of food waste, exploring the scale of, and potential solutions for, this problem. Read More
Insight Report | April 22, 2023 Premium US CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Drives Online CPG Growth Up to Mid-Single-Digit PercentageThe Coresight Research and 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 February 26, 2023. Read More
Insight Report | April 19, 2023 Premium RetailTech: How Consumers and Grocery Retailers Can Reduce Food Waste from Field to FridgeThe scale of food waste is enormous, with financial and environmental sustainability-related impacts. We explore the robust technology landscape focused on reducing food waste across the entire value chain: in the field, in the grocery store, in the pantry, in the restaurant, as well as in food recycling. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2023 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Sector—Product, Experience and Cost Control Matter Amid Softer DemandIn this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector. We explore market drivers, the competitive landscape, key themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond, as well as innovators in the space. Read More
Insight Report | April 18, 2023 Premium March 2023 US Retail Sales: Growth Decelerates from FebruaryIn March 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 6.5% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 16, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Walmart Leans In on Automation To Boost MarginsThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses Walmart’s recently announced plans to accelerate revenue and operating-income growth, with the targeted profitability improvements owing to increasing automation in its supply chain. Read More
Store Tracker | April 14, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 15: Closures Up in US and UKOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Walmart, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | April 10, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in Global CPG: Procter & Gamble vs. UnileverProcter & Gamble (P&G) and Unilever are two of the largest and most established consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide company overviews as well as insights into five key elements of their businesses. Read More
Insight Report | April 10, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, March 2023Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 9, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Four Trends in How US Consumers Are Shopping for GroceriesThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” presents four trends in grocery shopping behaviors among US consumers, from our data-driven research. Read More