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Insight Report | July 25, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: Theft and Fraud Remain Top Challenges for Food Retailers

Continuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we dive into recent developments on shrink from the UK and the US that occurred between mid-June and mid-July 2024, as well as recent earnings commentary from major retailers from Canada and the US.

Insight Report | July 25, 2024 Premium

July 2024 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Growth Acceleration Following a Weak June

The monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of July 18, 2024.

Insight Report | July 24, 2024 Premium

AI in Action: Redefining Drug Discovery

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI are transforming industries worldwide, and the healthcare sector is no exception. Discover the applications and benefits of AI in revolutionizing drug discovery, and notable technology providers in the space.

Deep Dive | July 23, 2024 Premium

Off-Price and Dollar-Store Shopping in Focus—TJX and Dollar Tree Rank as Top Choices: US Consumer Survey Insights

Where and what are off-price and dollar-store shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on the off-price and dollar-store retail sectors.

Insight Report | July 22, 2024 Premium

AI/XR, M.D.: Operational Technology—Healthcare’s Tech-Enabled Future, Part Two

Building on our Market Navigator, we highlight players from across the health-tech space, delving into the advanced technologies they offer. We also examine how healthcare companies are deploying these technologies internally to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Insight Report | July 19, 2024 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Insights: Travel, Food, Early Deals, Livestreaming—This Year’s Sales Boosters

We present our observations of Amazon’s Prime Day shopping event, held in the US and Western markets on July 16–17 this year. Discover insights related to travel, grocery and livestreaming, and see which US retailers are cutting into Amazon’s share of wallet.

Deep Dive | July 18, 2024 Premium

AI/XR, M.D.: Consumer-Facing Technology—Healthcare’s Tech-Enabled Future, Part One

Various technological advancements in recent years have led to significant improvements across the US healthcare space. We highlight players from across the health-tech space, delving into the advanced technologies they deploy and how these offerings are impacting the ways in which consumers receive healthcare in the US.

Insight Report | July 17, 2024 Premium

Data Drop: US Retail—Number of Stores, Firms and Employees

Discover data from the latest Economic Census revealing the number of US physical retail stores, firms and employees by sector. This report is part of our Data Drop series, which provides fast access to a set of data, with minimum intermediation.

Insight Report | July 16, 2024 Premium

June 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Slumps as Only Department Stores See Improvement

In June 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by less than 2% year over year, the worst recorded rate since April 2023. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.

Deep Dive | July 16, 2024 Premium

Responses to Inflation—Fewer Shoppers Are Buying Less: US Consumer Survey Insights

What are US consumers’ perceptions of inflation, and how are they changing their spending habits as a result? We analyze new survey findings to find out, and present an update on consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | July 15, 2024 Premium

Decoding the GLP-1 Trend: How Is the Ozempic Economy Impacting CPG Retail?

Explore the impacts of the rising Ozempic economy in the US. We offer insights into GLP-1 drug users’ food-consumption patterns, informed in part by proprietary survey data. We also discuss recent earnings results and commentary from CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies on the growing adoption of GLP-1 drugs.

Deep Dive | July 11, 2024 Premium

Luxury Retailing: Home and Away—Three Learnings for Growth Across Global Markets

Currently, consumer shopping behaviors are shifting, meaning that luxury brands and retailers must embrace new strategies to remain relevant and competitive. We explore three key trends that are driving growth in global luxury retailing and major players’ recent responses to changing market forces.

Deep Dive | July 9, 2024 Premium

Social Commerce in Focus—Beauty Leads the Way: US Consumer Survey Insights

How popular is social commerce, and what are social media shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess the role of social media in the shopping process. We also provide an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | July 9, 2024 Free Report

The Future of Visual Content in US E-Commerce: Optimizing Your Strategy with AI

In partnership with Vizit, we examine the importance of optimal visual content in US e-commerce and dive into the challenges and benefits for brands and retailers in elevating their visual content strategy. Our insights draw on findings from Coresight Research surveys of consumers and brands/retailers.

Insight Report | July 8, 2024 Premium

Amazon Prime Day India 2024: Preview—Setting Up for Success with Fast Fulfillment and Affordable Access

Amazon’s Prime Day shopping event will be held on July 20–21, 2024, in India. We present five key insights ahead of the event, from deals to delivery to affordable Prime membership.