Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 21, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Expectations Continue To Shift, Impacting Spend and Channels As consumers re-evaluate their holiday spending expectations, brick-and-mortar retailers may lose out to online competitors—particularly among certain demographics, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ evolving plans for the 2021 holiday season and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 17, 2021 Premium August 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year Basis Total US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 19.7% when compared to 2019 values, slightly decelerating from July’s 21% growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2021. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | September 16, 2021 Register for Free Access Preview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition On September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 15, 2021 Premium Competitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021 As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings Coresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 14, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-Lived Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts Labor Day’s effects on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 14, 2021 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Slows After Period of Acceleration The 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 ended August 8, 2021.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium New Retail in China: Global Apparel and Beauty Brands Flock to JD.com We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including global luxury and apparel brands opening flagship stores on JD.com, Alibaba’s partnership with the government of Hainan province and ByteDance’s investment in brand management company Hangzhou Weinian.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 13, 2021 Premium Two Months to Singles’ Day: New Products With two months to go until Singles’ Day 2021, we explore the types of new products that may debut during the shopping festival this year, as well as initiatives by Chinese e-commerce platforms to bring overseas product to the China market.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 9, 2021 Premium Sustainability Insights: Busting Five Myths in Retail Sustainability spans virtually every business and consumer touchpoint, but there are many misconceptions that lead to confusion among brands and retailers. To help organizations understand the far-reaching concept as they embark on a sustainability strategy, we bust five myths—covering profitability, food waste, fashion and e-commerce.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 8, 2021 Premium What Happened to eBay? Charting the Marketplace’s Position in US Retail We quantify eBay’s relative decline in US retail and investigate why the company has seemingly lost out to its competitors. We discuss eBay’s GMV trends over the past five years, its share of nonfood shoppers and its positioning in the resale market. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 6, 2021 Premium Indian Startup Funding in 2021 Already Surpasses 2020 Total, Heralding a Record Year for the Ecosystem The Indian startup ecosystem is experiencing a record year, with funding already surpassing totals levels from 2020 or any year prior. We examine key startups that are attracting funding and analyze the recent performance of startups by sector. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 6, 2021 Premium Fulfillment in US Grocery E-Commerce: Heading Toward Greater Diversity We assess the rapidly evolving US online grocery-delivery market, which has been impacted by changing consumer expectations amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss disruptive new players in the fulfillment landscape and the challenges facing retailers.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | September 2, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—A Sustained Shift to E-Commerce and a Focus on Health and Wellness In this Market Outlook, we provide an overview of grocery retail in India, including consumer spending growth and projections. We also discuss key market drivers, avenues for growth and prominent themes in grocery retail through the remainder of 2021 and beyond.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 1, 2021 Premium Stitch Fix: How the Online Personal Styling Service Is Disrupting the US Apparel Market Stitch Fix has expanded from a startup to a multibillion-dollar public retail company within just 10 years of its incorporation. We review the company’s business model in detail, highlighting the company’s major growth strategies and revenue drivers.Read More
