Market Outlook | June 3, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Opportunities in E-Commerce and ApparelIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the US department store sector. We explore e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape and US retail innovators. We also discuss key themes in the sector, covering supply chains, new retail partnerships and continuing category expansion. Read More
Insight Report | June 3, 2021 Premium 2021 US Tax Tracker #4: Number of Returns Up 12%, Average Refund Up 2%Each year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the extended deadline of May 17 this year. We look at what has happened in the 2021 tax filing season so far, as of May 21, 2021. This report covers the number of returns filed and processed, the total and average refunds returned and a comparison of the 2021 tax filing season versus 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | May 31, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021Our US Consumer Tracker offers insights into current shopping behaviors, including during Amazon’s Prime Day. Learn more about consumers’ plans to spend and trends in avoidance of public places. Read More
Store Tracker | May 28, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 21: US Store Openings Up 60% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, highlights include developments from Amazon, Hy-Vee and Scheels in the US and Farmfoods, Homebase, Marks & Spencer and Tesco in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | May 26, 2021 Premium April 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in April 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 23, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Increasing Gas Prices and Supply Chain Hiccups Could Hinder Summer Travel and Consumer PurchasesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact of fuel price increases on summer travel and spending in the US. Read More
Store Tracker | May 21, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 20: Windsor Fashion To Open 150 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, highlights include developments from Casey’s, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Fashion in the US and Amazon, Co-op, Happy Socks, Oliver Bonas and Wren Kitchens in the UK. Read More
Event Presentation | May 19, 2021 Premium What’s Next for E-Commerce and New Retail in China?Deborah Weinswig, CEO & Founder of Coresight Research presents key trends for China’s New Retail and discusses how brands and retailers can learn from the innovations and capitalize on them across the globe. Read More
Insight Report | May 19, 2021 Premium April 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows but Remains Strong, at 15% Year over YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In April 2021, sales growth slowed but remained strong, at 15% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020. Read More
Event Presentation | May 18, 2021 Premium Contactless Beauty Landscape: Technological Innovation Driving New Experiences and RevenuesDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the contactless beauty landscape and e-commerce growth as a driver of solutions. Read More
Event Presentation | May 18, 2021 Premium The Power of Intelligent Forecasting: How To Optimize Demand and Supply Chain Planning in an Increasingly Volatile WorldCoresight Research CEO & Founder, Deborah Weinswig, and Prevedere Founder & CEO, Rich Wagner, explore top trends and predictions for the US CPG industry and discuss how companies can navigate in the coming year. Read More
Event Presentation | May 18, 2021 Premium Thriving in Retail in 2021Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the state of retail today: eight key retail trends for 2021. Read More
Innovator Profile | May 18, 2021 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Mark Innovation’s Digital Content Transforms Employee Training and CommunicationAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Mark Innovation, a provider of technology and communication applications that help businesses train employees and store associates to meet the needs of digital-age audiences. This free report is sponsored by Mark Innovation. Read More
Insight Report | May 18, 2021 Premium April 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Slightly Accelerate, but Trends Improve Toward the End of the MonthIn April 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 28.4% on a two-year basis (as compared to April 2019), a slight weakening from March’s 27.3% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 16, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Taking Inclusivity to Product Offerings with Adaptive Apparel and FootwearThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the emerging adaptive clothing and footwear market—and how a product offering serving the needs of people with disabilities can be one component of retailers’ efforts on inclusion. Read More
