Insight Report | February 21, 2022 Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Food, Beverage and Food Supplement Market: Outperforming in E-CommerceDigitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are a growing presence in the US food, beverage and food supplement market. We discuss the competitive landscape and three key trends that are driving sector growth. Read More
Deep Dive | February 21, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers’ Behavior Is in TransitionUS consumer behavior is in transition as the Omicron surge fades. As consumers return to public places, they are still buying food online, suggesting a possible more permanent shift to e-grocery. Read More
Deep Dive | February 21, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: The MetaverseThe infinite metaverse environment holds huge opportunity for retail. Retailers can be open for business 24/7, offering engaging and immersive virtual spaces to connect with consumers as well as exclusive digital assets. We present selected startups globally that are helping to shape the metaverse. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 20, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Four Questions Brands and Retailers Should Ask Themselves About the MetaverseThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” outlines and answers four questions brands and retailers should be considering on the metaverse. Read More
Insight Report | February 18, 2022 Premium January 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Weakens Further; Ticket Remains Strong as Shoppers Consolidate TripsIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we analyze sales across sectors, regions and location types. January 2022’s data shows traffic weakening while tickets remain strong. Read More
Event Coverage | February 18, 2022 Premium Brand Bharat Summit: Understanding Growth Opportunities in India’s Lower-Tier MarketsWe present insights from the Brand Bharat Summit—a virtual event focusing on lower-tier cities and villages in India—held on January 27, 2022. Read More
Store Tracker | February 18, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 7: US Openings Up 5% 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 Cub Foods, Primark and Sprouts Farmers Market in the US, and Castore, Fultons Foods and Sports Direct in the UK. Read More
Free Data Graphic | February 17, 2022 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Consumer Tracker—Consumers Return to Public PlacesWe presents Coresight Bites: US Consumer Tracker—Consumers Return to Public Places Read More
Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Premium International Department Stores’ Growth Strategies: Five Learnings for US RetailersWe present five strategies that US department store retailers can learn from international retailers to increase store and online traffic, expand their customer base and grow revenues in the pandemic-impacted environment. Read More
Insight Report | February 15, 2022 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Ends 2021 with Mid-Teens GrowthThe 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 into the four weeks December 26, 2021. Read More
Insight Report | February 15, 2022 Premium 2022 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $9.5 Billion in Refunds To Kick Off Filing SeasonEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the deadline of April 18 this year. We look at what has happened in the 2022 tax filing season so far, as of February 4, 2022. This report covers the number of returns filed and processed, the total and average refunds returned Read More
Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Last-Mile Delivery SolutionsRetailers are focused on improving their last-mile capabilities to meet increasing demand from consumers for fast and convenient delivery services. We present selected startups globally that provide last-mile delivery technologies—covering automated dispatching, autonomous driving, robotics integration and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Return to Public PlacesAs the Omicron variant recedes in the US, consumers are returning to public places. We track the specific activities they are doing as well as what they are buying both online and in-store. Read More
Insight Report | February 14, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 3: L’Oréal and CVS Post Strong Results; Coty and Tapestry Raise GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 13, 2022, namely Coty, CVS Health, L’Oréal and Tapestry. Read More
Insight Report | February 14, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, February 2022: Collaborations Invigorate the Live Shopping ExperienceAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent partnerships and three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—which include a focus on Chinese New Year spending. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More