Market Outlook | January 11, 2024 Premium Market Navigator: US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Growth Slowdown To Persist Amid Sluggish Discretionary SpendingWe present our definitive guide on the US mass merchandiser, warehouse club and discount store market. Delve into emerging opportunities, the competitive landscape, the market’s growth trajectory and more! Read More
Event Coverage | January 10, 2024 Premium CES 2024 Day One: Elevance Health, Intel, L’Oréal and Walmart Drive Customer-Centric InnovationWe present highlights from the first day of CES 2024, which featured a “State of the Industry” address by the CTA. Keynotes from major retailers provided insights on AI (artificial intelligence), customer-centric innovation, sustainability and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium The Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and StakeholdersOnline retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency and innovation. We dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall. Read More
Event Coverage | January 10, 2024 Premium A Guide to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show—Looking Ahead to Insights and Perspectives on Six Critical Topics in RetailWhat should you expect from NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show? Our event guide presents notable sessions for attendees across major topics in retail, from retailtainment to circular business models to talent and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium Generative AI Latest: Funding, New Technology Features and Copyright InfringementContinuing our Generative AI Latest series, we present recent announcements in the generative AI (artificial intelligence) space globally—including the latest tech startup funding, new technology features and developments related to copyright infringment. Read More
Deep Dive | January 10, 2024 Premium In-Store Shopping Thrives Over Holiday Peak: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal which categories from an in-store shopping surge over the holiday peak. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Event Coverage | January 9, 2024 Premium CES 2024: Pre-Conference Insights on AI, Health, Inclusivity and Sustainability—A Powerhouse Quartet of InnovationWe present highlights from the pre-conference days of CES 2024, covering the ShowStoppers Launch.IT, Unveiled and Pepcom Digital Experience! product showcases as well as tech trends to watch from the CTA and selected company press conferences. Read More
Deep Dive | January 9, 2024 Premium Retail 2024: Five Forces and Five Trends Impacting US RetailAs part of our Retail 2024 series of outlook reports, our flagship annual report outlines five forces and five retail trends that Coresight Research expects to impact US retail throughout 2024, which we believe will be a year of transition for consumers and retailers alike. Read More
Deep Dive | January 8, 2024 Premium Consumers’ Channel Preferences Gradually Shift: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ shifting channel preferences by category and the implications for retail. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | January 8, 2024 Premium November 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Black Friday Boosts Traffic and SalesIn November 2023, US nonfood store traffic declined by 3.3%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 3.3%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 7, 2024 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: ’Twas the Night Before CESThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks ahead to CES 2024—from startup showcases to national pavilions like the Israeli Pavilion, and a variety of company meetings and social events, stay tuned for our coverage the event. Read More
Infographic | January 5, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekThis week, we spotlight key data points on US and UK store closures and openings; the outlook for the US mass merchandiser, warehouse club and discount store market; and US retail inventories. Read More
Store Tracker | January 5, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 1: Rothy’s Plans To Open 10 US StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Harbor Freight Tools and Frasers Group, among others, and summarizes openings and closures in 2023. Read More
Insight Report | January 3, 2024 Premium 3Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Positive Factors Pave the Way for Better Inventory Turnover in the Holiday QuarterIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights reports (formerly US Retail Inventory Tracker), we analyze inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q23 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. Read More
Market Outlook | January 3, 2024 Premium Retail 2024 Sector Outlooks: EbookDiscover the state of the US economy and the prospects for retail in 2024, including growth projections and themes to watch across multiple sectors, from apparel to beauty to grocery and more. Read More
