March 15, 2024 Infographic Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekFrom the obesity economy to Dollar Tree store closures to China consumer survey insights, discover the key data points we are watching in week 11 of 2024.
March 15, 2024 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 11: The Body Shop Closes All US Stores; Dollar Tree, Inc. To Shutter 1,000 LocationsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from The Body Shop and Dollar Tree, Inc., among others.
March 14, 2024 Event Presentation Premium AI @ Retail: Supercharging the Customer Experience—Insights Presented at the Vision Monday Leadership Summit 2024How can retailers supercharge the customer experience? In this presentation, discover the uses cases of AI (artificial intelligence) across multiple US retail sectors. Plus, delve into the headwinds, tailwinds, and trends set to impact retail in 2024. Read our full presentation from the Vision Monday Leadership Summit 2024.
March 14, 2024 Insight Report Premium February 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates—Electronics Stores Rebound; Nonstore Retailers See Strong GrowthIn February 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by over 5% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.
March 14, 2024 Insight Report Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Legislative Momentum Grows and New Tech Solutions Emerge To Tackle TheftContinuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we focus this month on developments from the US and the UK. We discuss recent legislative changes and proposals, reported metrics on the prevalence of retail crime, and news about loss-prevention technologies. Plus, discover US consumer attitudes to theft and prevention measures in retail, as well as recent retailer commentary on shrink.
March 14, 2024 Insight Report Premium Data Dive: The Global Obesity Economy—Shaped by the Spending of 1 Billion ConsumersWorldwide, 1 billion people are now obese, according to a new study in medical journal The Lancet. We review the findings from that study and offer quantification of various aspects of the global “obesity economy.”
March 13, 2024 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Generative AI ApplicationsWe discuss the need for generative AI (GenAI) applications and present selected technology providers globally, with innovative solutions spanning audio, code generation, productivity, video and more.
March 13, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 6: BJ’s, JD.com, Ross and Others Record Strong Performances; Big Lots and Kroger Witness DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended March 10, 2024, including American Eagle Outfitters, BJ’s Warehouse Club, Burlington Stores, Foot Locker, JD.com, Kroger, Nordstrom and Target, among others.
March 13, 2024 Event Coverage Premium Salesforce TrailblazerDX 2024: New Einstein Tools Unleash the Genius of AI for DevelopersWe present key insights from Salesforce’s TrailblazerDX 2024 conference, with a focus on next-generation AI (artificial intelligence). Read about the company’s new Einstein 1 Studio and Einstein Copilot solutions.
March 12, 2024 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Navigator: UK Retail, Including E-Commerce—Consumer Constraints To Fuel Multi-Year Discounter GrowthIn this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the UK retail market, including e-commerce. Dive in to gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities, understand the growth trajectory of the market and explore the competitive landscape.
March 12, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members More Consumers Visit Open-Air Shopping Centers as Seasons Change: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal how US consumers are spending as winter turns to spring. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.
March 12, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members Consumers Report Staying Home for Lunar New Year: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe explore Chinese consumer behavior during the Chinese New year (CNY) national holiday, and the implications for retail of consumers staying home. Our monthly China Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on Chinese consumers’ shopping behavior, levels of activity and sentiment.
March 11, 2024 Event Coverage Free Report Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail DisruptionWe preview the Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, providing details on the event’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators.
March 11, 2024 Event Coverage Free Report Essential Guide to Shoptalk 2024: Strategies and Opportunities Across Five Retail ThemesPlan your time at Shoptalk 2024 with this free, essential guide to key sessions across five retail themes, from AI (artificial intelligence) to unified retail experiences. Coresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024.
March 11, 2024 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: UK Home-Improvement Retailing—Easing Market Conditions and Pent-Up Demand To Support Sales GrowthIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of UK home-improvement (DIY) retailing, exploring its competitive landscape and key trends shaping the sector.
