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Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Inclusivity in Retail

Inclusivity is a movement that is being propelled by societal forces. It is a thread that runs through every part of an organization. In this Playbook, we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations.

Insight Report | July 13, 2021 Premium

Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Furniture and Home-Furnishings Market—Insights into Their Continuing Success

In this report, we assess the outlook for US furniture and home furnishings DNVBs as they meet the challenges of easing pandemic restrictions and traditional retailers expanding further into e-commerce.

Event Coverage | July 8, 2021

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Coresight Research x Newmine: Tackling Returns Ahead of Holiday 2021—Technology-Driven Strategies To Protect the Bottom Line

We present three key insights from Coresight Research’s panel discussion with technology innovator Newmine, including how new technology is disrupting the retail returns market.

Insight Report | July 8, 2021 Premium

Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market Opportunity

Diverse representation across gender identification is driving growth in retail categories including apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty. We discuss the emergence and evolution of the gender-free product category, highlighting opportunities for brands and retailers.

Insight Report | July 7, 2021 Premium

Can Wayfair Sustain Its Newfound Profitability?

Online furniture retailer Wayfair finally achieved profitability in 2020 due to its earlier growth-oriented investments and the favorable impact of Covid-19. We analyze the company’s prospects as US retail recovers from the pandemic.

Insight Report | July 5, 2021 Premium

US Hyperlocal Delivery Providers To Sustain Growth Although Challenges Lie Ahead

Demand for hyperlocal delivery exploded during the pandemic in the US. We believe that providers of such services have staying power as consumers increasingly expect, and rely on, quick and convenient grocery delivery. We discuss three trends in the US hyperlocal delivery space and the impacts of key challenges for brands and retailers.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 30, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: US Grocery Retailers—Shifting Demand and Changing Behaviors

The US grocery market had a strong 2020 compared to discretionary sectors, supported by significant e-commerce spending growth. We examine the size and trajectory of the US grocery market and key factors impacting growth. We also cover the performance and outlook for online grocery, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond.

Deep Dive | June 30, 2021 Premium

US Retail Returns: Reshaping Customer-Focused E-Commerce

Returns are an ongoing retail challenge and with the spike in e-commerce in 2020, managing reverse logistics is putting increasing pressure on brands and retailers. We discuss key metrics within e-commerce product returns in the US and present four strategies that retailers can implement to improve the online returns process.

Store Tracker | June 30, 2021 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, June 2021: Major US Retailers To Open 58 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2021

The 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 June 25, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020.

Insight Report | June 24, 2021 Premium

6.18 Shopping Festival 2021 Provides a Further Boost to Retail in China

The 6.18 Shopping Festival further stimulated post-pandemic consumption in China. We outline sales performances across different e-commerce platforms during the festival and discuss three key trends that we saw during this year’s event—covering consumer interest in new products, upgraded logistics networks and e-commerce platforms’ strategies to improve the shopping experience.

Insight Report | June 24, 2021 Premium

1Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers Post Higher Inventory Turnover Rates on a Two-Year Basis

Our 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 1Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing—with most retailers posting improved inventory turnover levels on a two-year basis.

Deep Dive | June 24, 2021 Premium

The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains: Introduction—Four Pillars for Building a Resilient and Profitable Supply Chain

Introducing Coresight Research’s new series, entitled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we outline four pillars to building a resilient and profitable supply chain in retail, built on a foundation of sustainability and the bottom line.

Deep Dive | June 22, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Travel Plans and a Widespread Return to Public Places Signal a Strong Summer Ahead

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks.

Insight Report | June 18, 2021 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2021: Preview—Five Key Insights

We present five key insights into Prime Day 2021 in advance of the event on June 21–22, covering popular product categories, advantages of the June timing for Amazon, Prime membership rates, support for third-party businesses and competing retailers’ sales events.

Store Tracker | June 18, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 24: US Store Closures Up 4% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dillard’s, Hermès and Schnucks in the US and Amazon, Debenhams and Toolstation in the UK.