Insight Report | June 7, 2022 Premium 6.18 Shopping Festival 2022: Five Trends To WatchThe extended 6.18 shopping festival in China is already well under way, with pre-sales and first sales periods providing a boost to consumer spending. We present five trends to watch during this year’s festival, covering sustainability, the metaverse, omnichannel strategies and more. Read More
Event Coverage | June 7, 2022 Premium Shoptalk Europe 2022, Day One: “And the Winner Is…”—15 Retail and Tech Innovators Compete in the Startup PitchWe present key takeaways from the first day of Shoptalk Europe 2022, held in London, England, from June 6 to 8. We cover the Startup Pitch panel, including insights from all 15 retail and tech innovators showcased and which companies took home the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards. Read More
Insight Report | June 7, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 6: Capri Holdings, Lululemon and RH Post Solid Results; Big Lots’ Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 29, 2022, namely Big Lots, Capri Holdings, Lululemon, PVH Corp. and RH. Read More
Deep Dive | June 6, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: Are Shoppers Consolidating Trips to Stores Amid Record-High Gas Prices?As record-high US gas prices force consumers to adapt their shopping patterns, we examine consumer behavior broken down by age and income band, 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 5, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retail’s Current Polarized TrajectoriesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail’s current polarized trajectories. Read More
Store Tracker | June 3, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 22: Couche-Tard and Sears Hometown Announce Store Closure PlansOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard, American Eagle Outfitters and Sears Hometown in the US and B&M, HMV and Nisa in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | June 1, 2022 Premium Playbook: Succeeding with Alternative Models in Retail–Resale, Subscription and RentalIn this Playbook, we present six key strategies for retailers to capitalize on the benefits of three alternative models in retail: resale, subscription and rental. We discuss examples of each strategy and analyze how retailers can unlock new opportunity with each model. Read More
Store Tracker | June 1, 2022 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, May 2022: Nordstrom Pushes Total Closed Retail Space To 27 Million Square FeetThe 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 May 27, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 5: Guess, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Burlington, Gap and Ross Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 29, 2022, namely Alibaba, American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy and Dollar General, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2022 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Lockdowns in China and Cyberattacks Rattle Supply Chains While Acquisition Activity Heats UpAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine how the lockdowns in Shanghai, Shenzhen and other cities in China continue to disrupt the supply chain, the threat of cyberattacks in supply chains, recent logistics-related acquisitions and the potential impact of the FABRIC Act. Read More
Deep Dive | May 31, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Conflicted Shoppers React to Rising Covid-19 Cases and Rising TemperaturesConsumer behavior shows the conflict between rising Covid-19 cases and warmer weather. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Event Coverage | May 31, 2022 Premium Aptos Engage 2022: From Good to Great in Unified Commerce, Addressing Retail Challenges Across Inflation, Loyalty and MoreWe present key insights from Aptos Engage 2022, held on May 16–19, covering the current challenges in retail—such as inflation and customer loyalty—and Aptos management’s vision for unified commerce. Read More
Deep Dive | May 31, 2022 Premium US Household Care Outlook—Sustainability and Wellness To Support Multiyear ExpansionHousehold care product sales will experience stronger than pre-pandemic growth levels in 2022. This report analyzes the market size and factors that impact growth, including inflation, as well as key companies. Read More
Insight Report | May 30, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: CryptocurrenciesAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore the role of cryptocurrencies in the metaverse and discuss their benefits and underlying technologies. We consider what brands and retailers should know about cryptocurrencies. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 29, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Alarm Bells Are Ringing Far and WideThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the slowdown in US retail and global inflationary challenges. Read More
