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Insight Report | December 20, 2022 Premium

November 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Holiday Traffic Declines

In our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. November 2022’s data shows traffic declined by 0.9% year over year.

Insight Report | December 20, 2022 Premium

Leveraging Customer Data in US Home and Home-Improvement Retailing: Moving Toward a Customer Data Platform

Collecting and deploying customer data is a challenge for all retailers. We analyze how a customer data platform (CDP) can make these processes more effective, especially in the home and home-improvement sector.

Deep Dive | December 20, 2022 Premium

3Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Quarter for Retail Amid Inflationary Pressures

This report offers analysis of the third quarter of 2022 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps.

Insight Report | December 20, 2022 Premium

November 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Remain Deeply Negative but Some Sectors See Value Growth Strengthen

In November 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 6.1% year over year while values grew 3.1%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Deep Dive | December 20, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Turn to Stores

We examine US shopper behavior as the holiday approaches. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Insight Report | December 19, 2022 Premium

Mixed-Use Real Estate—London’s Battersea Power Station Renewed with Retail Relevance

Members of the Coresight Research team visited Battersea Power Station, a historic, decommissioned power station that recently reopened as a mixed-use center. We review the amenities available at Battersea Power Station and the destination’s retail potential.

Insight Report | December 19, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Fashion: Inclusivity and Realism in Avatar Wearables, plus Survey Findings from Roblox

We explore fashion in the metaverse (avatar wearables), with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and opportunities for brands in video games and pre-Web 3.0 platforms. We also present select findings from a recent consumer survey by virtual world Roblox.

Analyst Corner | December 18, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Holiday Channel Checks—Where Are The Shoppers?

This week, Deborah Weinswig discusses Coresight Research’s latest insights on the holiday season based on our observations from stores and malls in New Jersey and New York City.

Insight Report | December 16, 2022 Premium

November 2022 US Retail Sales: Holiday Growth Slows

November 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 5.4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at how different sectors performed.

Insight Report | December 16, 2022 Premium

Robotics in Retail—Part 1: Autonomous Vehicles and Cobots Optimize the Supply Chain

In the first report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series, we explore two key applications of robotics in the retail supply chain: in warehousing and in last-mile delivery. We discuss the role and benefits of autonomous vehicles (including drones) and cobots (collaborative robots), as well as selected use cases by brands and retailers.

Deep Dive | December 16, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Retailers Shopped—Analyzing Changes by Consumer Demographic

We analyze how consumers shopped for nonfood products in October and November 2022 by demographics such as age and geography, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra provides a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Store Tracker | December 15, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 50: UK Openings Up by One-Quarter

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Casey’s General Store, Co-op, JD Sports, Lululemon Athletica and Vera Bradley, among other companies.

Insight Report | December 15, 2022 Premium

Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Food, Beverage and Food Supplement Market: Opportunities in Hybrid Models

Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are a small but growing presence in the US food, beverage and food supplement market. We discuss the category size, key trends that are driving sector growth and the major headwinds.

Insight Report | December 15, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: US Channel Checks—Are the Gifting Elves Shopping Online… and Fulfilling from the Store?

The Coresight Research team conducted channel checks in New Jersey shopping centers in early December: American Dream and Westfield’s Garden State Plaza. We present our latest insights on the holiday season based on these trips as well as observations from some New York City stores.

Insight Report | December 15, 2022 Premium

Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2023: Calendar

The retail calendar in India sees a number of festivals and holidays that brands and retailers can tap with promotional campaigns. Use our 2023 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the India market.