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Deep Dive | April 16, 2024 Premium

Economic and Financial Sentiment Hit Six-Month High: China Consumer Survey Insights

We assess Chinese consumers’ shifting channel preferences by category and the implications for retail. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment.

Deep Dive | April 15, 2024 Premium

Top Tech for US Drugstores and Pharmacies: A Prescription for Digitally Enabled Success

We explore several of the technologies spurring innovation and change in the US drugstore and pharmacy sector, including artificial intelligence (AI) and central-fill technology.

Insight Report | April 15, 2024 Premium

March 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Moderates But Remains Solid; General Merchandise Stores Rebound

In March 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by just over 3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.

Insight Report | April 12, 2024 Premium

99 Cents Only and Family Dollar Store Closures: Implications from Shopper Profiles and Store Locations

US discount retailer 99 Cents Only plans to close all stores, while Dollar Tree, Inc. plans to close nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores in the next several years. We review shopper profiles, store maps and store formats to assess the impacts and opportunities arising from these dollar-store closures.

Insight Report | April 11, 2024 Premium

Secondhand Chic: US Fashion Resale Market Growth Driven by Vintage and Luxury Demand; Signs of Profitability

Dive into the growth trajectory and competitive landscape of the US fashion resale market, exploring proprietary US consumer survey findings to uncover valuable insights on the opportunities for retailers.

Market Outlook | April 11, 2024 Premium

Market Navigator: US Healthcare—Evolving To Become More Personalized and Consumer-Focused

In this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the US healthcare market. Dive in today to gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities, understand the growth trajectory of the market and explore the competitive landscape.

Insight Report | April 10, 2024 Premium

RetailTech: Connected TV—Bringing the Store to the Comfort of Your Sofa

Connected TV (also known as CTV) is an exciting new area that is growing in the US and attracting attention for its opportunities for retail. We discuss connected TV and consider Walmart’s recent $2.3 billion offer to acquire consumer-electronics company Vizio.

Deep Dive | April 9, 2024 Premium

Nearly Half of Shoppers Seek Out Promotions To Beat Food Inflation: US Consumer Survey Insights

We examine US consumers’ perceptions of and responses to nonfood and food inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | April 9, 2024 Premium

4Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Companies Report Better Performances Following the Holiday Season

We analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the fourth quarter of 2023, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Insight Report | April 8, 2024

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Innovator Profile: GoCharlie’s AI Assistant Provides Data Control and Drives Productivity for Brands

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we present GoCharlie, whose GenAI (generative artificial intelligence)-powered assistant automates tasks, drives complex workflows and facilitates instant, precise data retrieval.

Insight Report | April 8, 2024

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Innovator Profile: Hawke AI Powers Performance Analytics for Enhanced Marketing Intelligence

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we present Hawke AI, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered marketing intelligence tool provides data-driven campaign performance analysis.

Insight Report | April 4, 2024 Premium

4Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Turnover Ratios Grow Following the Holiday Season

In our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series, 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 4Q23 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period.

Insight Report | April 3, 2024 Premium

Shein’s “Supply Chain as a Service”: Reshaping Retail Logistics

Online fashion behemoth Shein is extending its small-scale, made-to-order model to third-party brands and designers. Explore the implications of the “supply chain-as-a-service (SCaaS)” initiative in this report.

Insight Report | April 2, 2024 Premium

Five Ways To Win in the China Market: Opportunities for Western Brands and Retailers—China Retail Insights

Why does China present huge opportunity for Western retailers, and how can they win in the China retail market? We discuss some of the key drivers and trends shaping China’s retail landscape, and present strategies for Western brands and retailers to achieve success in this market.

Deep Dive | April 2, 2024 Premium

Amazon Makes Gains During Big Spring Sale Event: US Consumer Survey Insights

We reveal which categories consumers targeted during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.