Insight Report | September 22, 2022 Premium Big Billion Days 2022 Preview: Flipkart Focuses on Technology and Customer ServiceWe present key insights ahead of India-based online marketplace Flipkart’s annual flagship shopping event, The Big Billion Days (BBD), which will take place from September 23–30, 2022. Read More
Event Coverage | September 21, 2022 Premium Tapestry Investor Day 2022: Company Unveils Its “Futurespeed” Strategy for $8 Billion in Revenue by 2025Tapestry had its 2022 Investor Day on September 9, 2022, in New York City. We present key insights and analysis from the event. Read More
Deep Dive | September 20, 2022 Premium 2Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retailers Post Negative Sales Growth as Demand for Discretionary Goods ErodesWe analyze the second quarter of 2022 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Event Coverage | September 20, 2022 Free Report Groceryshop 2022 Day One: Retailers Deliver Convenience to Consumers Through Technology and Tap Social CommerceWe present our top insights from the first day of Groceryshop 2022, how retailers are harnessing technology and data to adapt to consumer demand for convenience, as well as initiatives to improve the shopping experience and tap social commerce. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium August 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Pick Up; Most Sectors Report Positive GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in August 2022, year-over-year sales grew 5.1%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | September 20, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Headed Toward Fall with Retail Inflation Pressures PersistingAs retail inflation pressures persist into fall, our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium Inside Gap Inc.’s Lab Stores: Observations Through the Lens of the BEST FrameworkEarlier this year, members of the Coresight Research team visited Gap Inc.’s four laboratory stores, located near the company’s San Francisco, California headquarters. We view the stores through the lens of our proprietary BEST framework. Read More
Insight Report | September 19, 2022 Premium August 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volume Declines Deepen as Inflation JumpsIn August 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 5.2% year over year while values grew 3.6%. Online sales declined by 9.5%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 18, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Reviewing the Second Elizabethan Age—How Did the UK Economy Fare During Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign and What Does the Near Future Hold?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how the UK economy fared during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and what the near future holds. Read More
Deep Dive | September 16, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in Australia Grocery Retailing: Woolworths vs. ColesWoolworths and Coles are heavyweights in Australian grocery retailing. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into key elements of their businesses: revenue and margin growth, market share, store portfolios, e-commerce initiatives and growth strategies. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Passes 30% for the First Time in 2022The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended August 7, 2022. Read More
Store Tracker | September 16, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 37: US Store Closures Down by Half Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters and Casey’s General Stores, among others, in the US and Asda, Farmfoods, and Rituals, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Free Report Groceryshop 2022 Preview: “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch CompetitionCoresight Research will host the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Groceryshop 2022. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. We also provide details of the panel discussions in which Coresight Research will participate at Groceryshop 2022. Read More
Innovator Profile | September 16, 2022 Free Report Innovator Profile: Vici Robotics Powers Productivity in Inventory Management Through RoboticsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Vici Robotics, a commercial robot-as-a-service (RaaS) company that powers retailer productivity through inventory automation. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Premium August 2022 US Retail Sales: Value Growth Strengthens but Real Declines ContinueAugust 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 7.9% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increases and which declined. Read More