Deep Dive | March 31, 2021 Premium Think Tank: Community Group Buying in China—Advantages of the Model and Future ProspectsCoresight Research’s new Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond. In this report, we explore the community group-buying market in China, covering a timeline of key developments and the advantages that the model presents for both consumers and retailers. We discuss the key players in the China market—including startups and Internet giants—and consider the future of the market in China and internationally. Read More
Insight Report | March 31, 2021 Premium 2021 US Tax Tracker #2: IRS Issues $146 Billion in Refunds, Down Versus Last YearEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis. The IRS has extended the deadline to May 17 this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this report, we look at what has happened in the tax filing season so far, as of the fifth week. The season got off to a delayed start on February 12 this year. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 28, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Spring Has Sprung (at Least in New York City) and Residents Start To Look Toward SummerThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact of US lockdowns on seasonal spending, including our outlook for Easter retail. Read More
Event Coverage | March 26, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s Tmall Global Summit: Retail Opportunities and Strategies for Success in China’s E-Commerce MarketDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, moderated Alibaba’s Tmall Global Summit on March 25, 2021. We present three key insights from the event, covering a framework for brands to enter the China market, strategies for startups to go global and recommendations for brands to succeed in China. Read More
Store Tracker | March 26, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 12: US Openings Continue To Outpace ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from 7-Eleven, Alimentation Couche-Tard, At Home, Designer Brands, Fabletics, Hobby Lobby, Kroger and Signet Jewelers in the US and Beales, Decathlon, Dunelm, John Lewis, Joules and Mango in the UK. Read More
Event Presentation | March 23, 2021 Premium The Future of Retail: A Look at 2021 and BeyondMarie Driscoll, Senior Analyst at Coresight Research discusses the new consumer: behaviors that will stick and those that will revert. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q20, Week 7: Home-Goods and Discount Remain Strong; Apparel Sees Mixed RecoveryOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2020 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended March 21—namely, Dollar General, Five Below, NIKE, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Williams-Sonoma. Read More
Analyst Corner | March 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Get Ready as We Annualize the Great DisruptionThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” predicts a volatile period for US retail as it annualizes the troughs from 2020 and as a third round of stimulus checks hit consumers’ bank accounts. Read More
Store Tracker | March 19, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 11: Big Lots To Open up to 60 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Primark, Psycho Bunny and Toys“R”Us in the US and Greggs, John Lewis and Thorntons in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | March 18, 2021 Premium Zalando Capital Markets Day 2021: Company Targets €30 Billion Annual GMV and Over 10% Share of Europe’s Fashion Market by 2025The Coresight Research team attended Zalando’s virtual Capital Markets Day on March 16, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering the company’s “starting point for fashion” vision, its new targets for 2025 and its sustainability goals. Read More
Event Presentation | March 18, 2021 Premium A Loss-Prevention Discussion with Bunnings WarehouseDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses loss-prevention technology and staying ahead of the bad guys. Read More
Insight Report | March 18, 2021 Premium Target Financial Community Meeting 2021: Focus on Fulfillment, Partnerships and Store Expansion This YearThe Coresight Research team attended Target’s virtual Financial Community Meeting on March 2, 2021. We present our top takeaways from the event, including the company’s continued investment in its supply chain, its assortment expansion through partnerships and private-label launches, and its focus on digital and flexible fulfillment capabilities. Read More
Insight Report | March 17, 2021 Premium American Eagle Outfitters Investor Day 2021: Aerie To Double Revenue by 2023; American Eagle Banner To Be RevitalizedThe Coresight Research team attended American Eagle Outfitters’ virtual Investor Day on January 21, 2021. We present our top takeaways from the event, including the company’s initiatives to meet the objectives of its “Real Power. Real Growth plan”, as well as its long-term opportunities in the international market and sustainability commitments. Read More
Insight Report | March 17, 2021 Premium February 2021 US Retail Sales: Weather and Lack of Stimulus Slows Growth, but Sales Remain StrongUS retail sales growth grew by 7.2% in February 2021, down from revised growth in the low double-digits in January. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in February 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | March 17, 2021 Premium RetailTech: What Do Data and AI Mean for Retail?This report discusses the challenges that many retailers face in leveraging data effectively, as well as the as well as the strengths of artificial intelligence (AI) for retail data analysis. We use Coresight Research’s proprietary CORE framework to categorize and explain the benefits of AI for retailers. Read More
