Deep Dive | August 12, 2022 Premium The C-Suite’s Evolution: Embracing Technology and Adapting to Hybrid Working in RetailThe C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society; we identify 12 categories in which roles have emerged and analyze the trends behind the growth of the C-suite among Coresight 100 companies. Read More
Store Tracker | August 12, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 32: US Store Closures Down 58% 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 Allsup’s, Amazon, Carter’s and Floor & Decor, among others, in the US, and Charles Tyrwhitt, Clarks, Majestic Wine and Next, among others, in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Shopper ConvenienceEnsuring convenient and seamless e-commerce experiences is indispensable for retailers to succeed in today’s hyper-competitive retail environment. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in online shopper convenience. Read More
Insight Report | August 11, 2022 Premium Three Months to Singles’ Day: Logistics Infrastructure and the Supply Chain—Leveraging Services of China’s E-Commerce PlatformsWe continue our countdown to Singles’ Day by exploring the logistics and supply chain services of four major e-commerce platforms in China—Alibaba (Cainiao), JD.com (JD Logistics), Douyin and Kuaishou—covering their international reach, sustainability initiatives and technological capabilities. Read More
Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium US Apparel and Footwear Brands Adopt Hybrid Wholesale-DTC ModelsUS apparel brands are shifting to hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models. Our analysis covers 13 companies and four alternative practices, as well as strategies for implementing wholesale and DTC models. Read More
Deep Dive | August 10, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper ConvenienceConvenience is imperative in today’s increasingly omnichannel retail environment and retailers should focus on removing friction points and giving shoppers more control across their purchase journeys. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for in-store shopper convenience. Read More
Insight Report | August 10, 2022 Premium Organized Retail Crime: A Growing Threat for All RetailersOrganized retail crime (ORC) has been in the spotlight due to an increasing number of thefts involving high-profile retailers. We discuss the challenges and costs of ORC and how retailers can combat the issue. Read More
Insight Report | August 10, 2022 Premium RetailTech: Associate Enablement Technologies—Using the Strengths of In-Store Staff as an Advantage Over E-Commerce PlayersArtificial intelligence (AI)-powered clienteling tools enable retailers to leverage one of their most valuable assets: the store associate. We explore how retailers can arm their associates with technology to offer better, more knowledgeable service and so gain an advantage over e-commerce players. Read More
Insight Report | August 10, 2022 Register for Free Access Beauty and Fragrance as an Entry Point to LuxuryLuxury brands fulfill consumers’ demand for superior products that provide a sense of culture and status. We explore why beauty and fragrance are natural entry points for fashion brands seeking to elevate themselves to luxury positioning. Read More
Insight Report | August 9, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 2: Colgate, Crocs, CVS, Floor & Decor, L’Oréal and Sprouts Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sales Remain FlatOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 7, 2022, including Alibaba, Carter’s Inc, Clorox Company and Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., among others. Read More
Deep Dive | August 9, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Summertime Shifts in Consumer Behavior PlateauConsumer behavior shifts to experiences during the summer may have plateaued. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail Read More
Insight Report | August 8, 2022 Premium Dining Out vs. Eating In—Four Key Trends in US Consumer BehaviorWe present four trends in the changing dynamics around food retail and foodservice in the US, using data sourced from national statistics and our proprietary surveys of US consumers. Read More
Insight Report | August 8, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: The Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital TwinsAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore the Internet of Things (IoT) as it relates to the metaverse, covering its key components and the benefits of digital twins. Read More
Insight Report | August 5, 2022 Premium US Holiday Retail 2022: Early Thoughts on a Likely Challenged Peak SeasonOur early US holiday retail outlook offers our first thoughts on 2022’s holiday-season trading in US retail, to help retailers, suppliers and vendors plan for the peak season, covering consumer demand, input costs and holiday hiring. Read More
Deep Dive | August 5, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: Sustainability—How Important Is It to Shoppers and What Do They Want Retailers To Do?Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our proprietary survey data. In this report, we analyze the importance of sustainability on how consumers shop and what they want retailers to do, using our surveys from 2020, 2021 and 2022. Read More
