Analyst Corner | November 6, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Shoppers Continue To Navigate the Chutes and Ladders of the US EconomyThis week, Deborah Weinswig discusses her recent presentation at Retail Innovation Club’s annual event, including how US consumers are navigating a kind of “chutes and ladders” (or snakes and ladders) economy, and our projection for US holiday retail sales. Read More
Insight Report | November 2, 2022 Premium Countdown to Holiday 2022: UK Retail OutlookAs part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we discuss our expectations for the final-quarter peak in UK retailing. Read More
Insight Report | October 24, 2022 Register for Free Access Retail-Tech Landscape: Israel—October 2022 UpdateIsrael’s retail-tech ecosystem comprises innovative companies offering solutions for wide-ranging applications, from supply chain logistics to the in-store consumer experience. We present selected startups in Israel that provide technologies through the retail value chain. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 23, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Why US Grocery Needs a Good Dose of ConsolidationThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the planned Kroger-Albertsons merger and why the consolidation will benefit US grocery shoppers and retailers. Read More
Store Tracker | October 21, 2022 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 42: US Store Openings Down 1.5% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harbor Freight Tools, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s, among others, in the US, and Abercrombie & Fitch, Asda and Charlotte Tilbury, among others, in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | October 20, 2022 Premium Alvanon 3D Tech Festival 2022 Highlights: User-Centered Design and Technology Advance InclusivityCoresight Research attended and participated in day two of Alvanon 3D Tech Festival’s second day on September 14, 2022. We present highlights of how user-centered design and technology are advancing inclusivity in retail. Read More
Deep Dive | October 20, 2022 Premium How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Ticket, Traffic, Channels and PricingWe explore how US consumers are shopping for groceries as the impact of the pandemic fades, covering basket size, e-commerce, store traffic and the competitive landscape. Read More
Event Coverage | October 19, 2022 Premium Google Cloud Next ’22 Conference Keynote: Toppling the Tower of Babel with the Translation HubWe present key insights from the Google Cloud Next ’22 conference keynote on October 11, 2022, covering new product announcements and upgrades—with the new Translation Hub taking center stage. Read More
Insight Report | October 18, 2022 Premium China National Day Golden Week 2022 Wrap-Up: Zero Covid Depresses Tourism Revenue and Trips During Week-Long HolidayGolden Week is a week-long national holiday in China characterized by travel and tourism spending. In this report, we present insights into tourism consumption patterns and consumer behavior during Golden Week 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | October 18, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Quick CommerceQuick-commerce players provide rapid home delivery of groceries and daily essential items to customers. We present selected startups globally that provide quick-commerce (instant needs) services across the retail sector through dark stores and partnerships. Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2022 Premium America’s Biggest Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers: Assessing Performance and StrategyWe analyze America’s biggest apparel and footwear specialty retailers, providing financial metrics, positioning, target audiences, growth strategies and analyst commentary on their performance. Our coverage includes Gap Inc, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, American Eagle Outfitters, Lululemon Athletica, Victoria’s Secret & Co., Urban Outfitters, H&M, Designer Brands and Academy Sports + Outdoors Read More
Deep Dive | October 17, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Halloween Spending PlansWe analyze consumers’ expectations of their Halloween spending and activities. Our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 16, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Shoptober Is Back Again This Year, but for Different ReasonsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the return of “Shoptober”—the pull-forward of the holiday shopping season into October. Read More
Flash Report | October 14, 2022 Register for Free Access Kroger and Albertsons Announce Merger: Details, Data and ImplicationsOn October 14, 2022, US grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons announced that they entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies plan to merge. In this report, Coresight Research analysts discuss the deal and its likely implications, drawing on sales, store and shopper data. Read More
Company Profile | October 14, 2022 Premium Unilever PLC (LSE: ULVR) Company ProfileUnilever is a UK-based CPG company that operates in beauty, personal care, food and home care segments. Headquartered in London, the company operates in over 190 countries and owns an extensive portfolio of over 400 brands. Read More