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Deep Dive | June 14, 2021 Premium

IPOs in Retail: Strong Growth Opportunities in the US and the UK

There has been a significant rise in retail and consumer goods initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US and the UK in 2020 and the first half of 2021. We explore the opportunities and challenges facing private retailers and brand owners seeking to enter public markets via IPOs. We also discuss the aftermarket performance of recently completed IPOs and notable developments in the pipeline for 2021.

Deep Dive | June 9, 2021 Free Report

10 Trends in US CPG

US CPG companies have increasingly adopted advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, amid pandemic-led disruption. In this free report, sponsored by Prevedere, we analyze 10 key trends impacting the US CPG industry that are being driven by such technologies—covering sustainability, demand forecasting, digital shelf optimization and more.

Deep Dive | June 7, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Evolving the Last Mile in the US

In this Playbook, we present four key strategies that US retailers can adopt to gain a competitive advantage in the last mile, covering in-house logistics infrastructure, returns, sustainability, and technology for BOPIS and curbside pickup.

Deep Dive | June 2, 2021 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Why Retail Needs To Revisit SEO

The pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce and the tightening of marketing budgets present an opportunity for retailers to review their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. In this free report, sponsored by Botify, we analyze the key industry trends driving the need for SEO reconsideration in retail and discuss the importance and benefits of organic search. We also explore the Botify enterprise SEO platform, which can help retailers uncover SEO opportunities to derive real business value.

Deep Dive | May 31, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021

Our US Consumer Tracker offers insights into current shopping behaviors, including during Amazon’s Prime Day. Learn more about consumers’ plans to spend and trends in avoidance of public places.

Insight Report | May 25, 2021

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Coresight Research x January Digital: A Year of Agility—What Post-ish Covid-19 Consumer Behavior Looks Like Right Now

After one of the most turbulent years in retail history, 2021 is poised to again be defined by rapid shifts in consumer behavior in the second half of the year. In partnership with strategic consulting and media firm January Digital, we explore how US consumer habits and priorities are continuing to evolve, underscoring the need for agility in retail.

Deep Dive | May 24, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Spending Plans for Memorial Day Amid Record-Low Avoidance of Public Places

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ spending plans for Memorial Day this year. We also 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.

Deep Dive | May 20, 2021 Premium

US Online Grocery Survey 2021: Post-Surge Prospects

Our fourth annual online grocery survey explores the development of US online grocery shoppers’ behavior and preferences, with a focus on the impact of Covid-19. We explore how many shoppers are buying food and essentials online, how much they purchase online and which retailers they are buying from, among other findings.

Deep Dive | May 12, 2021 Premium

Think Tank: The US Adaptive Apparel Market—Its Purpose and Promise

Adaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. In this Think Tank, we explore the US market, including consumer needs, growth opportunities, recent developments and industry initiatives that are helping to expand the space.

Store Tracker | May 5, 2021 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, April 2021: Openings To Result in 50 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space This Year

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 April 30, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020.

Insight Report | May 4, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Plan To Celebrate and Spend for Mother’s Day (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 19. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.

Deep Dive | April 28, 2021 Free Report

The Age of Precision Category Management: Hyper-Localized Assortment Optimization Using Advanced Technologies

In order to meet customer demand and expectations, it is essential for CPG companies and retailers to carry the right product assortment. In this report, sponsored by HIVERY, we discuss how CPG companies and retailers can achieve the goal of customer-centricity through the hyper-localization of assortment. We consider challenges in using data and assortment planning, as well as the skills required to succeed in retail category management.

Deep Dive | April 22, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Livestreaming E-Commerce in the US

In this Playbook, we present five best practices for US brands and retailers to develop winning livestreaming e-commerce strategies, covering consumer reach, seamless shopping experiences, viewer engagement and more.

Deep Dive | April 20, 2021 Premium

How Travel Will Bounce Back and What This Means for US Retail

The travel industry and associated retail in the US were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, as consumers stayed home at record rates in 2020 and continue to be wary of visiting public places such as tourist attractions. However, in the second half of 2021, we expect travel to pick up substantially, beginning with regional domestic travel by car and eventually spreading to international air travel. In this report, we discuss the potential bounceback of travel and its implications for US retail.

Deep Dive | April 19, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ 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. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 12.