July 26, 2021 Deep Dive Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for apparel brands and retailers. We present 10 trends that are impacting global apparel and footwear retail and identify strategies for apparel brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond.
July 23, 2021 Insight Report Premium L Brands Investor Day 2021: Bath & Body Works Outlines Expansion Plan, Victoria’s Secret Details Comeback StrategyWe present key insights from the L Brands virtual Investor Day on July 19, 2021, covering BBW and Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming split, each business’s financial outlook and strategies for the medium term.
July 22, 2021 Deep Dive Premium RetailTech: CRM Software—It’s All About the CustomerAs part of our RetailTech report series, we discuss CRM (customer relationship management) software, a powerful fundamental technology that enables retailers and other enterprises to automate and manage the entire sales and customer-support process.
July 22, 2021 Deep Dive Premium How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Traffic, Ticket, E-Commerce and Inflation in CPGThe CPG and grocery sector showed exceptional strength and has remained one of the strongest performing retail segments throughout the pandemic. Using data from IRI resources, we discuss three key ongoing trends in the US CPG market, as well as regional CPG sales growth.
July 21, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2021: Amazon Outperforms in a Tough Year for US Clothing and FootwearAs US retail continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic—which hit the apparel sector particularly hard—we explore 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 fourth annual Amazon apparel survey report.
July 19, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet: Impacts in US GroceryDiscounters make an outsized dent in the US grocery market, given the channel’s small size relative to other grocery retail channels and maintained strong growth momentum amid the pandemic. In this report, we discuss the developments of grocery discounters in the US and their impact on traditional grocery retailers, covering Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet.
July 15, 2021 Deep Dive Premium M&A in Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth OpportunitiesWe analyze 2020 and year-to-date 2021 retail-focused mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in the US. We also assess opportunities and challenges for retailers seeking to enter M&A transactions.
July 14, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Playbook: Inclusivity in RetailInclusivity 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.
July 13, 2021 Insight Report Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Furniture and Home-Furnishings Market—Insights into Their Continuing SuccessIn 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.
July 8, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Coresight Research x Newmine: Tackling Returns Ahead of Holiday 2021—Technology-Driven Strategies To Protect the Bottom LineWe present three key insights from Coresight Research’s panel discussion with technology innovator Newmine, including how new technology is disrupting the retail returns market.
July 8, 2021 Insight Report Premium Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market OpportunityDiverse 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.
July 7, 2021 Insight Report 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.
July 5, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Hyperlocal Delivery Providers To Sustain Growth Although Challenges Lie AheadDemand 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.
June 30, 2021 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: US Grocery Retailers—Shifting Demand and Changing BehaviorsThe 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.
June 30, 2021 Deep Dive Premium US Retail Returns: Reshaping Customer-Focused E-CommerceReturns 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.
