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Insight Report | December 17, 2020 Premium

The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #12—Five Notable Things We Have Seen in US Retail This Holiday Season

This report concludes The 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we have presented key data, trends and observations in the countdown to the peak holiday season. In this report, we discuss five key trends that we have seen this holiday season in US retail, spanning hiring to online grocery growth to last-mile delivery.

| December 17, 2020 Free Report

Holiday Bites: Selected US Retailers: Increased Fulfillment Capacity

Our Holiday Bites series features bitesize information on the shape and scale of consumer demand, retail sales and category performance in the 2020 holiday season. We consider the subject of selected US retailers: increased fulfillment capacity.

| December 16, 2020 Free Report

Holiday Bites: Selected Major US Retailers—Same-Day Delivery Options

Our Holiday Bites series features bitesize information on the shape and scale of consumer demand, retail sales and category performance in the 2020 holiday season. We consider the subject of selected major US retailers: same-day delivery options.

Insight Report | December 14, 2020 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q20, Week 6: Home-Goods Retailers, Discounters and Warehouse Clubs Outperform; Apparel Sees Strong Recovery

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-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 December 13, namely Big Lots, Costco, Lululemon Athletica, RH and Stitch Fix. This is the final report in the third-quarter Earnings Insights series.

Insight Report | December 9, 2020 Premium

Consumer Tech Briefing: At-Home Fitness Startups Flourish amid the Pandemic

Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series explores recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at new developments from at-home fitness startups, including Mirror’s launch in Lululemon stores and recent funding raised by home fitness tech startups Tonal and Zwift.

Insight Report | December 3, 2020

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US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Climbs 66%, Driven by Strong Growth in Online Food Sales

The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended November 1, 2020.

Insight Report | December 2, 2020 Premium

AI Can Help Retailers To Compete and Thrive

This report explores categories in the AI ecosystem, including chips, platforms, applications and users. We discuss examples of AI offerings from select technology companies and innovators, focusing on the areas in which retailers can benefit by leveraging AI tools—including smarter customer engagement, communication, operational efficiency, removing friction and e-commerce.

Deep Dive | December 1, 2020 Premium

America’s Changing Shopping Centers: Part 3—Malls Seek To Adapt as Pandemic Expedites Retail Shakeup

As malls grapple with the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic—including a rise in e-commerce, retail bankruptcies and the threat of declining foot traffic—mall owners are finding new ways to compete for consumer’s attention and retail spending. In this report—the third and final in our America’s Changing Shopping Centers series—we discuss the steps taken by mall operators to future-proof their centers amid the changing retail landscape.

Insight Report | November 30, 2020 Premium

Holiday 2020: US Black Friday Insights—“The Quietest in 20 Years”

Our observations and insights on US Black Friday demand, based on our store checks, consumer survey and discussions with retailers, as well as select third-party data points on store traffic and e-commerce sales.

Insight Report | November 30, 2020 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q20, Week 4: Apparel Specialists See Strong Recovery; Home Categories Remain Strong

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-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 November 29, namely American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Burlington Stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar Tree, Gap Inc., Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and Williams-Sonoma.

Store Tracker | November 27, 2020 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 48: Guitar Center Files for Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Foot Locker, Home Depot, Hibbett Sports, L Brands and Lowe’s in the US and Clarks, Jaeger and Peacocks in the UK.

Deep Dive | November 26, 2020 Premium

Singles’ Day 2020 Ebook: Analyzing Product, Marketing and Channel Strategies

In Coresight Research’s Singles’ Day 2020 Ebook, we offer a thematic discussion of the key strategies employed by brand and retailers around the world to drive sales during the shopping extravaganza in November 2020. We analyze four key topics: new products, marketing campaigns, new entrants and New Retail strategies.

Insight Report | November 26, 2020 Premium

Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #7—Data-Oriented and AI-Integrated CRM Solutions

In 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 key trends in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in the retail industry and what software solutions CRM providers are offering.

Market Outlook | November 25, 2020 Premium

The US Athleisure Market: Analyzing Opportunities and Strategies

In this report, we discuss the US athleisure market, identifying key growth drivers and trends in this segment of the apparel industry. In addition, we examine what retailers and brands are doing to better serve demand for sports apparel and footwear that can be worn for both sports and casual purposes.

Insight Report | November 25, 2020 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Alibaba Invests in Hypermarket Chain Sun Art and Luxury E-Commerce Platform Farfetch

We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Alibaba’s investment to increase its stake in domestic hypermarket Sun Art Retail to become the controlling shareholder and JD.com’s partnership with Kuaishou to host a 200-hour livestreaming session for Singles’ Day from November 1 to 9.