Event Coverage | January 13, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day One: Digital Strategy, Inventory Agility and Loyalty Are Top of MindNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), has moved online for the first time, taking place entirely virtually over six days, from January 12 to 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new digital strategies, the importance of an agile supply chain and the growing value of loyalty programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Event Coverage | January 13, 2021 Register for Free Access CES 2021 Day Two: Technology Companies Highlight Efforts To Increase Diversity and InclusionCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day two of the virtual event, which focused on initiatives launched, and progress made, by technology companies to benefit society in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as video gaming as a driver of technology. Sustainability, diversity and inclusion also emerged as key themes. Read More
| January 13, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Strategies for International Brands and Retailers To Capitalize on Chinese New YearWe present Three Things You Need To Know: Strategies for International Brands and Retailers To Capitalize on Chinese New Year Read More
Event Coverage | January 12, 2021 Register for Free Access CES 2021 Day One: Home, Health, Wellness and Sustainability Trends Drive Product Launches at First Virtual CESCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14 and is a virtual event for the first time. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new product announcements by major global consumer-electronics companies, across health and wellness, home cleanliness and entertainment, and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 12, 2021 Premium Chinese New Year: Five Strategies for International Brands and Retailers To Capitalize on the HolidayChinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, is the most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture, falling on February 11–17 in 2021. We discuss five ways in which international brands and retailers can capitalize on this retail opportunity in 2021 and future years, covering new products, red packets, themed campaigns, livestreaming and logistics. Read More
Deep Dive | January 12, 2021 Register for Free Access Retail 2021: 10 Trends for China E-CommerceWe expect 2021 to be a year full of innovation in China’s e-commerce market, with the Covid-19 pandemic having significantly altered the nature of how consumers engage with brands and make purchases. In this free report, we present 10 key trends for Chinese e-commerce in 2021 and discuss how brands and retailers that are targeting the China market could capitalize on the changes we expect to see over the course of the year. These trends cover livestreaming, shopping festivals, group buying, New Retail and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 7, 2021 Premium The TJX Companies: A Timeline of Key EventsThe TJX Companies, an off-price apparel and home goods retailer, has been steadily growing its revenues and physical footprint. This report provides a timeline of significant events in the company’s history over the past four years, as well as data on total revenue growth and comparable store sales across the TJX segments from fiscal year 2015 to 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | January 6, 2021 Premium RetailTech: HCM Software—Cultivating Retailers’ Core Human InvestmentsEmployees, in addition to inventory, are among the most valuable assets that a retailer possesses. HCM (human capital management) software aims to address specific challenges related to staff management that are unique to retail. We discuss these challenges and explore the functionality and leading vendors of HCM software. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 3, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: 2021 Outlook: Looking Forward to a Healthier Retail Environment as the Year ProgressesThe Coresight Research team wish you a healthy and prosperous new year. We will continue to provide research to guide you through 2021 and our eventual emergence from the period of crisis, including through our consumer tracker, sector coverage, thematic reports and Innovator research. Read More
Store Tracker | December 31, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 53: Shopko Optical To Open 50 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Pet Supplies and Shopko Optical in the US and LK Bennett in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | December 24, 2020 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Stays Strong, Led by 84% Growth in Online Food SalesThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended November 29, 2020. Read More
Store Tracker | December 24, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 52: NIKE Plans To Open 30 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Guitar Center, NIKE and rue21 in the US and Arcadia Group, Debenhams, Flannels and Gap in the UK. Read More
| December 24, 2020 Free Report Holiday Bites: US Consumers’ Holiday Spending Expectations—Survey UpdateOur Holiday Bites series features bitesize information on the shape and scale of consumer demand, retail sales and category performance in the 2020 holiday season. We consider the subject of US consumers’ holiday Spending Expectations—Survey Update Read More
Insight Report | December 22, 2020 Premium November 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in November 2020, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, while the UK maintained growth momentum and China reported a positive increase in retail sales for the fourth consecutive month. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 20, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Renewed Lockdowns Come at a Crucial Time for RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact of renewed Covid-19 lockdowns on retail globally. Read More
