Store Tracker | March 10, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 10: US Openings Cross 3,500Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Amazon, Abercrombie & Fitch, Big Lots, Burlington Stores, Dollar Tree, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
Insight Report | March 10, 2023 Premium January 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Strengthens to 14%In January 2023, US store-based traffic grew 14.1% year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 10, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Syrup Tech Uses AI To Optimize Omnichannel Inventory ManagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we present Syrup, an AI (artificial intelligence)-powered platform that helps omnichannel brands and retailers optimize inventory management. Read More
Insight Report | March 9, 2023 Premium Temu, the New E-Commerce Marketplace Taking the US by Storm—What Do Consumers Actually Think?We examine recent proprietary consumer survey data to understand the consumers’ usage and reception of Temu in the US e-commerce space. Read More
Deep Dive | March 9, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 6: Burlington, Dollar Tree, Kroger and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Sales Growth; Carter’s, Kohl’s, Lowe’s and Qurate Retail See Sales DeclineThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, includes highlights from Best Buy, Big Lots, Burlington Stores, Carter’s and Dollar Tree, among others. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 9, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Gander Enables Brands To Engage with Online Shoppers via Integrated UGC VideoAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Gander, developers of an end-to-end solution that enables brands to create and embed quality video UGC (user-generated content) on their websites. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 8, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Reflekt Me Enhances E-Commerce Through Personalized Product ImageryAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2023, we present Reflekt Me, developer of a B2B SaaS platform that enables brands and retailers to provide personalized and inclusive product images featuring “real people.” Read More
Deep Dive | March 7, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers May Slowly Be Getting Out and About MoreAmid inflation, consumers are planning strong spending this Easter. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | March 7, 2023 Premium Data Dive: The Grocery-Store Categories Where US Shoppers Are Cutting Purchases the MostIn this Data Dive, we assess which CPG (consumer packaged goods)/grocery-store categories are seeing the steepest unit declines as US shoppers cut their volume purchases in grocery retail and adjacent sectors. Read More
Event Coverage | March 7, 2023 Free Report A Must-Read Guide to Shoptalk 2023: How To Maximize Your Time and Create Opportunities Across Five Retail ThemesWe offer a guide for Shoptalk attendees of notable sessions across the major themes of this year’s event: shopper engagement, emerging channels, store experience, technology and organizational changes. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | March 6, 2023 Register for Free Access US Grocery Retail and Recessions: Learnings from the Past and Recommendations for the FutureWe analyze grocery retailing during past recessions and offer recommendations for grocery retail companies should the US see economic conditions worsen—covering private label, social responsibility, loyalty programs, retail media and more. This free report is produced in partnership with food industry association FMI. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 5, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Temu vs. SheinThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” presents a head-to-head comparison of cross-border marketplace Temu and fast-fashion player Shein, covering sustainability, supply chain and more. Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra: The Impact of Debt and Financial Security on Shopping HabitsWe assess how factors beyond mere income, such as debt and financial security, influence US consumer behavior. Our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a more detailed or specific take on trends and data from our weekly surveys of US consumers. Read More
Insight Report | March 2, 2023 Premium February 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand from January 2023, retail sales slowed (but remained positive) in both the US and UK, while they declined in China. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | March 2, 2023 Premium European Grocery Retail Dynamics Amid Broader Inflationary TrendsEuropean consumers and retailers are under pressure amid an energy crisis and mounting concerns over a possible economic downturn. We discuss EU and UK grocery retail sales and inflation metrics in the context of broader inflationary pressures. Read More