Store Tracker | March 31, 2022 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 13: US Store Openings Up 8% 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 Marc’s, Walmart and WinCo Foods in the US and Hamleys, Pandora and Rituals in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | March 31, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day Four and Wrap-Up: Key Retail Trends Include Personalization, Livestreaming and the MetaverseWe present our top insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 30, as well as the key trends that were discussed throughout the event, This report covers personalization, livestreaming, the metaverse and more. Read More
Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Premium Shein in US Fast Fashion: The Multibillion-Dollar Apparel Giant Captures Share Among Young ShoppersShein is gaining share in the US fast-fashion market. We analyze the apparel giant’s strategies, target consumers, and competitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as recent company developments. Read More
Event Coverage | March 30, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day Three: Unlocking Creative Collaboration in Beauty, Supply Chain Complexity and Retail TransformationWe present our top insights from the third day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 29, covering fun and creativity in the beauty industry, global supply chain concerns, reverse logistics, data privacy, consumer-centric growth and more. Read More
Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Free Report Retail Personalization in 2022: Balancing Trust, Data Collection and PrivacyBrands and retailers must recognize value exchange as a key component when they deliver personalized marketing efforts to consumers. We discuss the difference in perceptions between consumers and retailers on retail personalization and data privacy, based on proprietary survey findings. We also look at areas such as loyalty programs and consumers’ willingness to share their personal data. This free report is sponsored by Sailthru. Read More
Event Coverage | March 29, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day Two: Strategic Growth Opportunities for Retail—Livestreaming, Digital Tech, the Metaverse and MoreWe present our top insights from the second day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 28, covering emerging digital technologies, livestreaming e-commerce, the metaverse and more. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium March 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Year-Over-Year Sales Growth To Slow Against Historic 2021 ComparativesIn our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end February 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections. Read More
Event Coverage | March 28, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day One: Retail’s In-Person ReunionWe present our top insights from the first day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 27, covering prestige beauty developments, private traffic, transparency in business leadership, healthcare, investor opportunities and more. Read More
Event Coverage | March 28, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022—”Shark Reef” Startup Competition Recap: 15 Retail-Tech Innovators, Two WinnersCoresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 2022. We present highlights from the presentations of each participating startup and reveal the winners of the competition. Read More
Deep Dive | March 28, 2022 Premium 4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and RetailersWe analyze the fourth quarter of 2021 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Store Tracker | March 25, 2022 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 12: US Store Closures Down 56% 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 Boot Barn, Dillard’s and Whole Foods Market in the US and Adidas, Peacocks and River Island in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | March 22, 2022 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Momentum To Continue in 2022 and BeyondThe e-commerce apparel market presents growth opportunities, especially for companies that can innovate to offer interactive experiences and address increasing last-mile costs. We examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector and present key market drivers, industry players, themes and innovators. Read More
Deep Dive | March 21, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Public Avoidance Falls Below 50% as Return to Normality Gathers PaceLess than half of US consumers are now avoiding public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 20, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: A Changing of the Guard at Marks & Spencer: Reviewing the UK Stalwart’s TurnaroundThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the multiyear strategy of major UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) as it announces changes in its leadership. Read More
Store Tracker | March 18, 2022 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 11: US Store Openings Up 9% 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 Express, Kmart and Shoe Station in the US and Dunelm, Primark and Swift in the UK. Read More
