Deep Dive | September 23, 2021 Premium Five Key DTC Strategies in ApparelThe rise of the direct-to-consumer model (versus wholesale)—known as DTC—is a key trend in digital retail. In this report, we dive into five key DTC strategies that brands can use to get ahead in the apparel sector. Read More
Insight Report | September 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery ExpensesRetailers are turning to store-based e-commerce fulfillment to meet consumer expectations and reduce shipping costs. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity and present strategies for managing last-mile costs while providing fast delivery services. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2021 Register for Free Access The 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021: A PrimerThis fall will see the second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival, powered by Coresight Research. We offer a primer on what companies and consumers can expect from the livestream-focused holiday. Read More
Deep Dive | September 16, 2021 Premium Customer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: The Importance of Data in Interconnected Supply ChainsContinuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey FindingsCoresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment. Read More
Deep Dive | September 14, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-LivedOur latest US Consumer Tracker charts Labor Day’s effects on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | September 8, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Apparel Specialty Retail: H&M vs. Inditex (Zara)As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare H&M and Inditex (the owner of Zara), two of the biggest players in the global apparel specialty retail sector. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses. Read More
Deep Dive | September 6, 2021 Premium Fulfillment in US Grocery E-Commerce: Heading Toward Greater DiversityWe assess the rapidly evolving US online grocery-delivery market, which has been impacted by changing consumer expectations amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss disruptive new players in the fulfillment landscape and the challenges facing retailers. Read More
Insight Report | September 1, 2021 Premium Stitch Fix: How the Online Personal Styling Service Is Disrupting the US Apparel MarketStitch Fix has expanded from a startup to a multibillion-dollar public retail company within just 10 years of its incorporation. We review the company’s business model in detail, highlighting the company’s major growth strategies and revenue drivers. Read More
Insight Report | August 24, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part One—Ship from Store Presents a Profitable Online Order-Fulfillment OpportunityLeveraging their mall-based stores to fulfill online orders presents huge opportunity for retailers to reduce store-based inventories, manage reverse logistics, meet consumer demand more efficiently and thus improve their top and bottom line. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity, with a focus on the “ship from store” order-fulfillment model. Read More
Deep Dive | August 19, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Discount Retail: Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree, Inc.As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Dollar General and Dollar Tree, Inc., the two largest dollar store companies in the US by revenue and store count. In this report, we provide an overview of both companies, including market share, and cover three key elements of their businesses—comprising revenue, profitability and store strategy. Read More
Deep Dive | August 16, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Retreat from Stores, Malls and Restaurants as Covid-19 Cases RiseAs Covid-19 cases rise in the US, we explore how consumer behavior is changing. Our latest weekly survey report presents findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | August 12, 2021 Premium Intelligent Demand Forecasting and On-Demand Manufacturing: Using AI Technology To Meet Consumer ExpectationsContinuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss how retailers and brands can employ artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to respond to ever-increasing consumer expectations through accurate demand forecasting and on-demand manufacturing, creating happy return customers. Read More
Deep Dive | August 4, 2021 Premium Think Tank: China—The Vanguard in Luxury ConsumptionChinese consumers are at the forefront of luxury consumption. In this Think Tank, we present our market trajectory estimates and four key trends within China’s luxury retail growth. We also cover selected luxury brands and companies in China, and the role of e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com in facilitating China’s luxury ecosystem. Our report includes insights from our conversations with key personnel at Alibaba Group and JD.com. Read More
Deep Dive | August 3, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Sustainability Awareness and Rising Concerns About Covid-19Our 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 spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. This week, we also discuss US consumers’ attitudes to sustainability. Read More
