Store Tracker | April 22, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 16: US Store Openings Approach 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, features highlights from Uniqlo, Walmart and West Elm in the US and Dunelm, Sweaty Betty and Tesco in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | April 21, 2022 Register for Free Access How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Coresight Research x Alibaba WebinarWe present our top insights from our recent webinar in partnership with Alibaba, How Are Chinese Consumers Embracing Sustainability? Read about China’s national sustainability goals, Chinese consumers’ attitudes to sustainability and opportunities to drive growth. Read More
Insight Report | April 20, 2022 Premium M&A in Jewelry Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth OpportunitiesMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are on the rise in US jewelry retail. We explore how US retailers can capitalize on opportunities as well as analyze the focus areas for growth with examples of recent transactions. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Short-Term Ebbs and Flows Amidst Longer-Term Return to NormalcyConsumer avoidance rose this week, indicating short term ebbs and flows that are part of a longer-term return to normalcy. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in the US Women’s Underwear Market: Aerie vs. Victoria’s SecretThe competitive US underwear market is led by rivals Aerie and Victoria’s Secret. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies, covering revenue growth, operating margins, business expansion and partnerships, digital strategies and more. Read More
Event Presentation | April 14, 2022 Premium The Ultimate Operating Model for E-CommerceOn April 14, 2022, Coresight Research and Nogin hosted a webinar to discuss how retailers are using artificial intelligence and commerce-as-a-service (CaaS) to futureproof their operations. In this presentation, we explore the ultimate operating model for e-commerce, leveraging proprietary survey findings. Read More
Insight Report | April 14, 2022 Premium Regional Grocery Chains in the US: E-Commerce To Support ConsolidationAs the US grocery sector consolidates and digitalizes, regional grocery chains need to strategize to compete against their larger, nationwide rivals. We tabulate major regional grocery chains by region and map their store locations. We also discuss two key M&A trends in the US regional grocery market. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium UK Checkout-Free Stores: Our Observations from Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s SmartShop Pick & Go and Tesco GetGoIn this report, we present our key observations from store visits to Amazon Fresh, Tesco GetGo and Sainsbury’s Smartshop Pick & Go stores in Holborn, all of which use checkout-free technology. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 11, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Off-Price Retailing Continues Growth and ExpansionWe analyze the growth prospects for the US off-price sector in 2022 and beyond, and examine the sector’s recent performance and competitive landscape. We present key trends we are watching. Read More
Store Tracker | April 8, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 14: US Store Openings Up 12% 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 99 Ranch, Bass Pro and Trader Joe’s in the US and IKEA, Moss Bros and The Sofa Workshop in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | April 7, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: Inflation Reactions and Grocery TrendsWith high inflation in US grocery, we examine shoppers’ perceptions of price rises and how they are changing their behavior as a result, with breakdowns by income band, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra provides a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | April 6, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in US Off-Price Retail: Ross Stores vs. TJX MarmaxxRoss Stores and TJX Marmaxx are the two largest players in the US off-price sector. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two companies, providing insights into their revenues, store fleets, supply chain capabilities and more. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 6, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Growth Continues with New Selling ModelsWe analyze the US apparel and footwear market for 2022 and beyond, examining growth rates, e-commerce, the competitive landscape and six key themes we are watching. Read More
Insight Report | April 5, 2022 Premium 4Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Improve in the Holiday Quarter Despite Supply Chain DisruptionsOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates increased year over year as well as on a two-year basis for many retailers. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium US Retail Foodservice: Three Key TrendsWe examine three key trends in the US retail foodservice space, which has seen significant shifts due to the pandemic. We discuss how grocery retailers can tap ghost kitchens, meal kits and deli departments to boost sales. Read More
