Infographic | September 20, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Global FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 38 of 2024, spanning India’s Big Billion Days 2024, US credit card balances and economic optimism in China. Read More
Insight Report | September 19, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: California and New York Enact Tough New Anti-Theft LawsWe present the latest developments in retail shrink, which include new anti-theft laws in the US and supermarket security measures in the UK. Plus, discover new solutions and partnerships in the loss-prevention technology space, and dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected US retailers. Read More
Insight Report | September 18, 2024 Premium Data Dive: US Consumer Debt in Focus as the Fed Cuts RatesAs the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, we review the state of consumer debt in the US, including trajectories, delinquencies (past-due) and ratios to income. Read More
Insight Report | September 18, 2024 Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 Preview: Fast Delivery and Increased Sustainability To Boost SalesWe present key insights ahead of India-based online marketplace Flipkart’s annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), which will begin on September 27, 2024. We discuss consumer sentiment for the festive season, categories that consumers are likely to buy during the event, and key initiatives from Flipkart to offer a seamless shopping experience and drive sales. Read More
Event Coverage | September 18, 2024 Register for Free Access Strategic Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2024: Six Key Themes Shaping Retail’s FutureCoresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Fall 2024, a new conference that will explore the latest trends, innovations, challenges and opportunities in the retail industry. Plan your time at Shoptalk Fall 2024 with this essential guide to key sessions across six retail themes, from unified commerce to brand loyalty. Read More
Insight Report | September 17, 2024 Premium August 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Eases Following One-Month SpikeIn August 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by over 3% year over year, easing from the growth rate seen last month. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | September 17, 2024 Premium Beauty Shopping in Focus—Walmart and Amazon Retain Dominance Over Specialists and Drugstores: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere and what are beauty shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on the beauty sector. Read More
Deep Dive | September 16, 2024 Premium Consumer Confidence Hints at Economic Uptick: China Consumer Survey InsightsFollowing a period of dwindling consumer sentiment in China, we have recently seen this trend pivot, based on proprietary survey data. Dive into our analysis of consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, and understand current shopping behaviors. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 15, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—AI: An Overutilized Phrase; an Underutilized Solution, with Manik BhatiaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses whether the actual implementation of AI (artificial intelligence) in retail aligns with the technology’s dominance in industry conversation. Read More
Store Tracker | September 13, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 37: Big Lots Files for Bankruptcy; LL Flooring To Close Additional StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard, Big Lots, Dollar Tree and LL Flooring, among other major retailers. Read More
Infographic | September 13, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekDiscover key data points we are watching in week 37 of 2024, spanning electronic shelf labels, omnichannel shopping and retail management, and including proprietary survey data. Read More
Insight Report | September 12, 2024 Premium Luxury Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Contrasting Expansion and Consolidation TrendsBuilding on our Market Navigator on global luxury retailing, we examine data on selected brands’ store traffic, store closures and store openings to understand the evolving real estate landscape in the US luxury market. Read More
Insight Report | September 11, 2024 Premium RetailTech: Electronic Shelf Labels—A Boon or Burden for Consumers?Consumers and regulators are concerned about retailers’ use of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) with dynamic pricing to implement surge pricing and gouge already price-weary consumers. Understand the hype around Walmart’s announcement to roll out ESLs, and discover the benefits of the technology for retailers, consumers and the environment. Read More
Deep Dive | September 11, 2024 Free Report From Omnichannel to Unified Commerce: Elevating Cross-Channel Customer Experiences to the Next LevelToday, consumers wish to seamlessly navigate between online, mobile and in-store channels. Dive into our insights to get a step ahead in retail’s evolution to unified commerce, and understand consumer behavior with our US consumer survey analysis. This research report is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Locus. Read More
Deep Dive | September 10, 2024 Premium Responses to Inflation—Frugal Habits Continue: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat 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. Read More
