Event Coverage | September 30, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021: Top 10 HighlightsWe present 10 highlights from the Groceryshop 2021 conference, which focused on innovation in the CPG, food and grocery sectors. Industry insights cover key themes such as food waste, sustainability, fulfillment strategies, partnerships and more. Read More
Insight Report | September 29, 2021 Premium US Grocery—Redefining Loyalty via E-Commerce SubscriptionsAfter 2020’s e-commerce boom, US grocery shopping looks set to stay online, and amid increased competition, retailers are seeking to secure shoppers’ loyalty with subscription packages. Our survey findings offer insights into how this new landscape is developing and what most attracts online grocery shoppers. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 26, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Conversations on Sustainability and Grocery at GroceryshopThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses insights into sustainability and grocery from the Groceryshop 2021 conference. Read More
Store Tracker | September 24, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 38: US Store Closures Down 38% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dolce & Gabbana, Mulberry and Parachute in the US and Craghoppers and NIKE in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | September 23, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Four: Conference Wrap-Up and Wish List for Next YearWe present key insights from day four of Groceryshop, on September 22, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions featured sessions on last-mile fulfillment, retailer-CPG collaboration and customer loyalty strategies. Read More
Insight Report | September 23, 2021 Premium August 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in August 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US but deceleration in China and the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Event Coverage | September 22, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Three: Sustainability and the Relentless Pace of Technology DevelopmentWe present key insights from day three of Groceryshop, on September 21, 2021. The event’s sessions covered themes as sustainability, ESG, the future of technology development and much more. Read More
Insight Report | September 22, 2021 Premium Holiday 2021: US Last-Mile Delivery To See Peak Challenges—Four TrendsOver the holiday season, existing pandemic-driven last-mile disruption will be exacerbated by heightened demand. We assess the challenges ahead for retailers and strategies they can adopt in response. Read More
Event Coverage | September 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Two: Transformed Consumer Demand for Omnichannel Grocery and ConvenienceWe present key insights from day two of Groceryshop, on September 20, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions covered themes such as omnichannel retail and the need to offer ever-greater convenience to the consumer. Read More
Event Coverage | September 20, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021: Day One Insights—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition and Panel HighlightsOn September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, emceed and featured on the judging panel for the Groceryshop 2021 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups competed to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We discuss the pitch competition and announce the winners. In addition, we present highlights from four presentations given on the first day of Groceryshop 2021. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 19, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Are Increasingly Leading Consumers to the Great OutdoorsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how retailers are catering to consumers’ increased interest in spending on outdoor activities. Read More
Store Tracker | September 17, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon and Miniso in the US and, B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | September 16, 2021 Premium Preview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch CompetitionOn September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference. Read More
Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey FindingsCoresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment. Read More
Deep Dive | September 14, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-LivedOur latest US Consumer Tracker charts Labor Day’s effects on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
