Product TypeFlash Report Holiday 2019: US Cyber Monday Digital Sales Hit $9.4 Billion Author Coresight December 4, 2019 Cyber Monday continued Black Friday’s streak of record-breaking online sales for a roaring start to the holiday shopping season in the US. Sales were especially heavy at the last minute, with consumers spending an average of $11 million per minute in the final hour.
Product TypeFlash Report Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Sees Companies Promote More Heavily, Shoppers Continue to Migrate Online Author Coresight December 3, 2019 In the US, this year’s Black Friday saw retailers promote more heavily than last year and consumers continue to migrate to online platforms.
Product TypeInsight Report Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Macro economic indicators from the US, UK and China all seem to point to positive – but growth seems unsteady and although positive there remain areas of concern. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the holidays.
Product TypeInsight Report Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: Black Friday—Calendar Shift Prompts US Retailers To Pull Deals Forward Author Coresight November 25, 2019 Part of our Holiday 2019 series, this report offers our preview to the Black Friday shopping holiday in the US this year. We consider the early promotions of selected retailers such as Amazon, Target and Walmart, and detail online revenue forecasts and the impact of tariffs and trade uncertainty on US retailers this holiday season.
Product TypeInsight Report “Store” Tour: Freshippo’s Immersive Art Supermarket Author Coresight November 22, 2019 This report offers an insight into Freshippo’s Crazy Art Supermarket in Shanghai. We outline how Alibaba’s supermarket chain is bringing New Retail experiences to China’s consumers in conjunction with Mumu Art Museum and British artist Lucy Sparrow.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail Footprint Author Coresight November 22, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bloomingdale’s and Lululemon in the US and Vans in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeInsight Report US Retail Sales, October 2019: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department Stores Author Coresight November 18, 2019 US retail sales grew again in October, but we saw mixed results at clothing specialty retailers, department stores and nonstore retailers
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly Weinswig’s Weekly—November 10, 2019 Author Coresight November 8, 2019 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of Spectacular Retail.
Product TypeInsight Report Store Tour: Wegmans’ First NYC Grocery Store Opens in Brooklyn Author Coresight November 8, 2019 This report evaluates the Brooklyn Wegmans store according to the Coresight BEST proprietary framework: The store excels in its substantial breadth of product offerings and staff of helpful, friendly employees, but could do more on technology.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 45: Dressbarn Announces Final Wind-Down Author Coresight November 8, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harrods in the UK and Dressbarn, Forever 21 and Kroger in the US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeEvent Coverage Kroger Analyst Day 2019: Confidence in Restock Kroger; Digital Fuelling Shopper Loyalty Author Coresight November 6, 2019 In Kroger’s analyst day 2019, management outlined key growth strategies – including the benefit of “incrementaility” from digital channels: Over 50% of Kroger’s revenue from delivery and pickup services comes from competitors. And, as customers shop across more modalities (channels), they bring more sales from rivals to Kroger.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000 Author Coresight November 1, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeInsight Report Supply Chain Briefing: Smart Routing Helps Streamline Warehousing and Delivery Through Algorithms Author Coresight October 31, 2019 Smart routing, which uses machine learning algorithms to optimize delivery routes, offers many benefits for both retailers and consumers, not least increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Product TypeDeep Dive 10 Trends Reshaping US CPG Author Coresight October 30, 2019 The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US is undergoing significant change, with consumer preferences shifting rapidly and retailers adapting in the face of heightened competition.
