Analyst Corner | February 7, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Our Two Biggest Trends for 2021 and BeyondThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” presents the two biggest multiyear trends that Coresight Research believes will impact retail in 2021: wellness and sustainability. Read More
Deep Dive | February 2, 2021 Register for Free Access Retail 2021: Global TrendsWe present our key global retail and consumer trends for 2021, which fall under five umbrellas: the new consumer; the future of physical retail; the evolution of digital retail; doing good is good business; and discovering ways of transacting. The trends range from some of the biggest, multiyear, multicategory trends such as wellness and sustainability to more nascent or niche trends such as livestreaming and experiential e-commerce. In this free report, our analysts outline their predictions, as well as the details and impacts of each trend on various retail sectors and regions. Read More
Store Tracker | January 29, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 4: Francesca’s To Close 276 Stores Following Bankruptcy SaleOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, Conn’s HomePlus, Costco, Francesca’s, Godiva and L’Occitane in the US and Frasers Group and JYSK in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2021 Register for Free Access The US Adaptive Apparel Market: Think Tank Preview—The Retail Opportunity in Clothing for People with DisabilitiesAdaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. We present highlights from the US market, covering the adaptive consumer, retailers and brands in the adaptive space, recent innovations and catalysts for market growth. This free report is a preview to our upcoming Think Tank: US Adaptive Apparel Market. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 24, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: US and China: A Tale of Two Retail Economies in 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail sales data for the US and China in 2020. Read More
Event Coverage | January 22, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Five: Optimizing Customer Support and Rethinking the Physical StoreNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day five of the event, which focused on improving customer support in the age of digital shopping. Panelists also emphasized the importance of a strong, integrated cloud structure in driving innovation and agility. Read More
Store Tracker | January 21, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 3: Citi Trends To Open 100 Stores by 2023Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Barneys at Saks, Citi trends, Christopher & Banks, Conn’s HomePlus and Macy’s in the US and Arcadia Group and Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group in the UK. Read More
Event Presentation | January 21, 2021 Premium What Do Data and AI Mean for Retail?Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research examines “What Do Data and AI Mean for Retail?” in a roundtable discussion. Read More
Event Coverage | January 20, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Four: The Importance of Transparency in the Supply Chain; Optimizing the Online Shopping ExperienceNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day four of the event, which focused on the importance of a strong supply chain in enabling better supplier-retailer communication and facilitating reliable last-mile delivery. The benefits of optimizing the online shopping experience by increasing personalization also emerged as a key theme. Read More
Insight Report | January 20, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Warehouse AutomationThe recent surge in e-commerce growth amid Covid-19 has seen demand spike for warehousing space, fulfillment efficiency and storage capacity. This is driving the need for increased automation in the warehousing sector. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers automate their warehouse operations. Read More
Insight Report | January 20, 2021 Premium Alibaba in the Global Retail Market: Busting Five MythsWith Alibaba generating $945 billion in GMV through its China retail marketplaces in fiscal year 2020 and pioneering “New Retail,” understanding Alibaba is essential to any company looking to sell into China. In this report, we unlock five myths related to online retail in China to provide insights into the workings of this e-commerce giant. Read More
Deep Dive | January 19, 2021 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Leveraging AI To Enhance Creativity, Sustainability and Efficiency in Modern Fashion DesignThe world of fashion design has changed rapidly as brands and retailers have been forced to adapt to shifting consumer behavior. Increasing demand for fast fashion is being met with calls for sustainability and inclusivity in apparel—creating challenges for fashion brands and retailers. We explore challenges in the shifting design landscape and areas of opportunity for fashion brands, retailers and designers to improve the efficiency and creativity with which they design and to cater for a multitude of body shapes and sizes. This free report is sponsored by Savitude. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 17, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Private Labels Are Increasingly Important in Apparel Retail, Right?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the prospects for private labels in apparel retail, following the acquisition of Jaeger by Marks & Spencer in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | January 15, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Three: Data-Driven Solutions, from Supply Chain to Store; Understanding Changed Shopping PatternsNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day three of the event, which focused on the importance of understanding consumers, many of whom have changed their behaviors over the course of the pandemic. The benefits of integrating technology across all retail operations, from supply chain to stores, emerged as another key theme. Read More
Store Tracker | January 15, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 2: Family Video To Close All 250 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Family Video, IKEA and Loves Furniture in the US and B&M, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer in the UK. Read More
