Deep Dive | November 19, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Apparel Demand Strengthens as the Holiday Peak Draws Closer: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Insight Report | November 19, 2024 Premium The 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2025–26The 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and compare when these fall to the prior year. Read More
Insight Report | November 18, 2024 Premium Ulta Beauty Investor Day 2024: Targeting Sustainable Growth, with a Focus on Digital InnovationDiscover insights from Ulta Beauty’s Investor Day 2024, covering the company’s strategic priorities for sustainable growth. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: Hottest Toys—Creativity-Boosting Toys and Promotions To Rule the SeasonWe discuss the hottest toys in the US retail space based on the “top toys” lists from Amazon, Target and Walmart, among others. We also discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and present key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting this holiday season. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 17, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Is GenAI Changing the World? Part Two: Solving Four Major Hurdles Takes Progressive Improvement, with Charlie PoonIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Charlie Poon, Analyst, discusses GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) as a progressive opportunity. What hurdles need to be overcome to realize the technology’s true potential? Understand the path to a GenAI revolution. Read More
Insight Report | November 15, 2024 Premium October 2024 US Retail Sales: Nonstore Retailers Lead as Growth AcceleratesIn October 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew by over 5% year over year, accelerating from the growth seen in August and September. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Infographic | November 15, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 46: US Retail and E-Commerce FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 46 of 2024. This week, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US retailing, covering market projections, market share breakdown and e-commerce penetration. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: US Retailers Continue To Backtrack on Self-Checkout, Shoplifting Soars to Record Levels in England and WalesWe present the latest developments in retail shrink, including new legislation and self-checkout changes in the US, and shoplifting data from the UK. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2024—Coresight Research ObservationsCoresight Research is a global company with offices across multiple continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2024. Read More
Insight Report | November 13, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside EarningsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 10, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, Ralph Lauren, Qurate Retail and Wayfair, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season. Read More
Market Outlook | November 12, 2024 Premium Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing LandscapeIn this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the US retail and e-commerce market. Dive into our report today to gain insights on emerging ideas and opportunities in US retailing, understand the growth trajectory of the market as we head into 2025, and explore the competitive landscape. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Premium Further Stimulus Measures—Are They Moving the Needle on Sentiment?: China Consumer Survey InsightsDiving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering China’s stimulus measures. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Infographic | November 11, 2024 Premium Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers on Porch Piracy, Preferred Delivery Options and Fulfillment ExpectationsDiscover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ attitudes to last-mile delivery this holiday season, including their concern about porch piracy and their preferences for fast versus reliable delivery. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Free Report AI for Merchandising: Applications, Implementation and Benefits AboundDive into the transformative impact and critical benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) on merchandising within the retail industry, and gain actionable insights on the key steps required to successfully integrate the technology. This research report is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Board. Read More
