October 27, 2020 Insight Report Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #5—Thanksgiving 2020 Preview—Will Smaller Gatherings Create a “Big Bird” Problem?We explore the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, which is likely to be markedly different this year due to changing consumer behavior amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss expectations for in-store shopping and e-commerce growth, as well as the potential “big bird” problem caused by a shift to smaller, at-home celebrations this holiday. This report is part of our 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we present key data, trends and observations as we count down to the peak holiday season.
October 26, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Introducing the New Coresight 100: The Companies Reinventing RetailWith 2020 having accelerated the pace of change in retail, we have re-evaluated the Coresight 100, our focus list of the top 100 of the largest and most influential companies in the global retail ecosystem. We introduce the new list of the top companies to watch, which spans eight sectors and now includes select innovators and private companies.
October 23, 2020 Insight Report Premium Amazon Prime Day 2020: Exclusive Pricing Data Reveal Depth and Breadth of PromotionsIn collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, Coresight Research analyzes the level and distribution of discounts on Amazon.com during Prime Day 2020 across the beauty, electronics, men’s fashion and women’s fashion categories. We also offer some comparisons to discounts at Best Buy, Target and Walmart during the Prime Day period. See our free infographic for a summary of select data.
October 16, 2020 Insight Report Premium Sustainability at Kering: Setting the Course for the Luxury IndustryWe discuss the 2025 Sustainability Strategy of Kering, a Paris-based international group specializing in luxury goods. This report is part of our series exploring the commitments of selected major retailers to sustainability, through the lens of Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework.
October 15, 2020 Insight Report Premium Insights from Amazon’s US Prime Day 2020: A Discount-Focused Start to Holiday ShoppingAmazon held its sixth annual Prime Day shopping festival in the US on October 13–14, having postponed it from July due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We present insights from the 48-hour event, which offered promotions in multiple retail categories and saw the e-commerce platform feature livestreaming sessions to promote deals in real time. We also outline the selected major US retailers that offered deals alongside Amazon’s event this year.
October 13, 2020 Insight Report Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #3—Carriers Add Holiday Surcharges To Manage Holiday Peak CapacityWe discuss the issues regarding last-mile shipping for the holiday season this year, with a focus on shipping capacity volumes and holiday surcharge fees for the big three carriers in the US—FedEx, UPS and the USPS. This report is part of our 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we present key data, trends and observations as we count down to the peak holiday season.
October 13, 2020 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium US Apparel Retail: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 UpdateWe explore the continued impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on the US apparel retail sector and present an outlook for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. In addition to commentary from US apparel brands and retailers, we discuss the adoption of new selling models, expansion in the digital channel and technological innovation, among other key trends. We summarize our key estimates in an infographic.
October 12, 2020 Insight Report Premium One Month to Singles’ Day: Platforms’ Plans for the 11.11 Global Shopping FestivalWith one month to go until Singles’ Day 2020, we discuss the different plans made by Chinese platforms, including e-commerce and short video platforms, for this year’s event.
October 12, 2020 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2020: US Retail and Logistics Firms Boost Staff Numbers for an Online Holiday SeasonAs part of our Holiday 2020 series, this report outlines key developments related to holiday hiring in US retail.
October 9, 2020 Insight Report Premium Retail Robustness Index: October 2020 Update—Average Financial Health Metric DeterioratesCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. The October update revises the scores based on financial reports and store-reopening announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in September.
October 9, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 41: Allbirds and Wegmans Open New StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Wegmans and Dick’s Sporting Goods in the US and Ann Summers and H&M in the UK.
October 8, 2020 Insight Report Free Report 10 Things To Know About the Perfect 10 Shopping Festival: Coresight Research Launches the Global 10.10 Shopping FestivalCoresight Research is kicking off the 2020 shopping holiday season with the inaugural 10.10 Shopping Festival, in collaboration with shopping rewards app Shopkick, online fashion marketplace Fashwire and an exciting array of charities, supporting partners, retailers and brands. We highlight the 10 things you need to know, including which retailers will participate in 10.10 and what proportion of consumers expect to shop the event.
October 6, 2020 Insight Report Free Report The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #2—The Global Shopping Festival of 10.10 Festivalizes Holiday 2020We discuss the “festivalization” of holiday retail, with a focus on the new 10.10 Shopping Festival and Amazon’s Prime Day. We discuss the implications for US retailers, including the expected early start to the holiday shopping season. This free report is part of our 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we present key data, trends and observations as we count down to the peak holiday season.
October 6, 2020 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: US Retail REITs—Recovery Under PressureIn this Market Outlook, we explore the recovery of the US retail REITs (real estate investment trusts) sector in a coronavirus-impacted retail environment. We analyze data on the sector’s size and competitive landscape and consider the impact of store closures on retail REITs. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including rent collection, store closures and tenant-landlord relationships.
October 5, 2020 Insight Report Register for Free Access US Survey Update: Consumer Behavior Proves Volatile Across Retail and Food Service (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on September 29, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.
