June 1, 2022 Insight Report Premium US Home Fitness: Hybrid Is the FutureAlthough consumers are returning to gyms, home fitness is evolving into a hybrid model following the huge boom in purchases of fitness equipment for home use during the pandemic. We discuss the home fitness market, including apps, wearables and implications for apparel retailers.
June 1, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2022: Amazon Dominates as Pandemic Impacts FadeWe explore Amazon’s shifting position in an apparel sector reshaped by the pandemic, revealing how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fifth annual Amazon apparel survey report.
June 1, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, May 2022: Nordstrom Pushes Total Closed Retail Space To 27 Million Square FeetThe US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of May 27, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.
May 31, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 5: Guess, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Burlington, Gap and Ross Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 29, 2022, namely Alibaba, American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy and Dollar General, among others.
May 31, 2022 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Lockdowns in China and Cyberattacks Rattle Supply Chains While Acquisition Activity Heats UpAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine how the lockdowns in Shanghai, Shenzhen and other cities in China continue to disrupt the supply chain, the threat of cyberattacks in supply chains, recent logistics-related acquisitions and the potential impact of the FABRIC Act.
May 31, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Conflicted Shoppers React to Rising Covid-19 Cases and Rising TemperaturesConsumer behavior shows the conflict between rising Covid-19 cases and warmer weather. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
May 27, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 21: US Store Openings Up 6% 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 Allsup’s, L.L. Bean and Wegmans in the US and Geek Retreat, House of Fraser and Savers in the UK.
May 26, 2022 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: Global Luxury—Digitalization and Localization To Drive Market GrowthIn our most recent Market Outlook, we examine the scale, composition and trajectory of the global personal luxury market, discuss the factors driving its growth and cover market themes we are watching.
May 25, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 4: Target and Walmart Sound Alarm Bells over Discretionary Demand; Kohl’s and Lowe’s See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 22, 2022, namely Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Deckers Outdoor and The Home Depot, among others.
May 25, 2022 Deep Dive Premium The Rise of Experiential Retail in India: Driving Consumer Engagement in Physical StoresBrick-and-mortar stores should turn to experiential retail—leveraging technologies, in-store events, immersive experiences, unique services and store associates—to bring shoppers back to stores and increase consumer engagement. We look at the rise of experiential retail in India and the benefits of this marketing strategy.
May 24, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Spending Falters as Avoidance Rises Once MoreIn-store shopping is already feeling the impact of rising Covid-19 cases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
May 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium Are NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains?Although the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the application NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. We discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security.
May 20, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit ChinaWe analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more.
May 19, 2022 Insight Report Premium India Retail Insights: Exploring India’s Latest Super App and the Wider Super-App EcosystemWe examine India’s latest super app, Tata Neu, covering its core offerings, loyalty-building features and plans for growth, as well as consumer’s reactions on the app’s launch day. We also discuss India’s super-app ecosystem as a whole.
May 17, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 3: Coty, Tapestry and Weis Post Strong Results; Qurate’s Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 15, 2022, namely Coty, Qurate Retail, Tapestry and Under Armour, among others.