Insight Report | June 2, 2020 Premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #1—The Consumerization and Digitalization of Product DesignIn our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss the consumerization and digitalization of product design, which will influence change in retail supply chains as we head into the 2020s. Read More
Insight Report | June 1, 2020 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q20, Week 2: Evidence of Pent-Up Consumer Demand as US Lockdowns Ease and Stores ReopenOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 31, including Burlington Stores, Dollar General and Ulta Beauty. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 31, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 31, 2020—Lidl US Reaches 100 Stores as Aldi US Closes In on 2,000-Store MilestoneThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the growth of Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet in the US grocery market. Read More
Insight Report | May 29, 2020 Premium April 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in April 2020, it is clear that the month saw the worst impact of the coronavirus in the US and the UK, while China experienced a small rebound. Read More
Store Tracker | May 29, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 22: L Brands To Close StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from L Brands and The TJX Companies in the US. Read More
Insight Report | May 27, 2020 Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 16: Tax Filings Down, IRS Issues $258 Billion in Economic Impact PaymentsAs of week 16 of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported that the number of returns filed was down year over year, as was the total number of refunds issued. Economic Impact Payments totaled more than $258 billion, with the highest number of stimulus payments going to California. Read More
Question of the Week | May 25, 2020 Free Report How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted Chinese Tourists’ Travel Plans?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted Chinese Tourists’ Travel Plans? Read More
Deep Dive | May 25, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers Remain Cautious and Selective Toward Post-Lockdown Activities (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed updated on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. We discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end, including what they expect to do in the month after lockdowns end. Our consumer survey was undertaken on May 20. Read More
Flash Report | May 25, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers Remain Cautious and Selective Toward Post-Lockdown Activities (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on May 20, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Store Tracker | May 22, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 21: JCPenney Files for Bankruptcy; Pier 1 Imports To LiquidateOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from JCPenney, Nordstrom and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Antler and Johnson Shoes Company in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2020 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update: Coronavirus Inflicted Economic Harm to Both Countries in 1Q20Recently released data from the US and China show both economies being impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic in the first quarter of 2020. US GDP declined to the lowest level since the Global Recession in 2008, and China’s GDP contracted for the first time in nearly 30 years. Furthermore, due to the Covid-19 crisis, industrial output in both nations fell significantly. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2020 Premium Contactless Payment Options Continue To Gain Acceptance, Spurred by NecessitySince the outbreak of the coronavirus, many businesses have ceased accepting cash as payment in order to minimize contact and thus reduce the risk of spreading the virus. We discuss recent developments in mobile payment technologies, the adoption of which is being driven by changing consumer expectations in the current environment. Read More
Insight Report | May 20, 2020 Premium Global Tourism: China’s Travelers Set To Pivot to Domestic Tourism, Coresight Research Survey ConfirmsAs part of our quarterly Global Tourism series—which discusses domestic and international tourism themes and trends—we explore how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the behaviors and plans of Chinese travelers, based on key findings from our recent proprietary survey. Read More
Deep Dive | May 19, 2020 Premium Retail Innovators: Beauty Brands and RetailersThe Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on five innovators in the beauty market: Beautycounter, Glossier, Madison Reed, Nykaa and Perfect Diary. We discuss these industry players in the context of changing consumer demand in the beauty sector, including the influence of social commerce and a heightened emphasis on clean beauty and sustainability. Read More
Insight Report | May 19, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Augmented Reality Boosts Consumer Engagement during Coronavirus LockdownsEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at the role of augmented reality in new product launches, which is enabling retailers to stay connected with consumers during coronavirus lockdowns and prepare for the post-crisis retail environment. Read More