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Insight Report | November 7, 2022

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online Grocery Sales Jump by One-Quarter

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 key insights from the four weeks ended October 2, 2022.

Company Profile | November 7, 2022 Premium

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) Company Profile

Levi’s is a US-based brand owner of accessories, casual and dress pants, footwear, jackets, jeans, shorts, skirts and tops. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates stores in the US and 110 other countries.

Deep Dive | November 7, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Home-Improvement Retailing: Home Depot vs. Lowe’s

We analyze leading US home-improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s as part of our Head-to-Head series, comparing revenue, operating margin, customer purchases, store metrics, technological advancement, supply chain strategies, key strategies and acquisition activities.

Insight Report | November 7, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: US Holiday Hiring—Planned Retail Hiring Slumps

As part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we assess the trends and challenges that we predict will characterize seasonal hiring in retail this year.

Analyst Corner | November 6, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Shoppers Continue To Navigate the Chutes and Ladders of the US Economy

This week, Deborah Weinswig discusses her recent presentation at Retail Innovation Club’s annual event, including how US consumers are navigating a kind of “chutes and ladders” (or snakes and ladders) economy, and our projection for US holiday retail sales.

Deep Dive | November 4, 2022 Premium

October 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Home Sales Decline as Mortgage Rates Hit 2002 Levels

We examine nine indicators to assess the health of the US housing market in our monthly report. The most recent data show that all home sales have declined.

Insight Report | November 4, 2022 Premium

One Week to Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Prepare for 11.11 Shopping Festival Amid Economic Uncertainty

The 2022 iteration of the world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, is just one week away. We discuss the major e-commerce and social media platforms participating in this year’s event.

Store Tracker | November 4, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 44: US Closures Down 54% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ace Hardware, Aldi and Boot Barn, among others, in the US and Clarks, Deichmann and Matalan, among others, in the UK.

Company Profile | November 3, 2022 Premium

Adidas AG (DB: ADS) Company Profile

Adidas is a Germany-based brand owner and retailer of sportswear accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Bavaria, the company operates stores in Australia, China, the UK, the US and 15 other countries, plus e-commerce operations in over 160 countries.

Free Data Graphic | November 3, 2022 Free Report

Coresight Bites: Who Are Dollar-Store Food Shoppers?

We present Coresight Bites: Who Are Dollar-Store Food Shoppers?

Insight Report | November 3, 2022 Premium

Strategies for the Metaverse: How Retailers Can Overcome the Biggest Hurdles to Adoption

The metaverse is a key retail trend that Coresight Research is watching. However, it is still in its early stages and constantly evolving; there are challenges for brands and retailers in implementing Web 3.0 strategies to establish a presence in the metaverse. We identify four key hurdles to metaverse adoption and discuss how retailers can overcome them.

Insight Report | November 2, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: UK Retail Outlook

As part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we discuss our expectations for the final-quarter peak in UK retailing.

Deep Dive | November 2, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestream E-Commerce Tech Providers and Platforms—2022 Update

Livestream shopping combines entertainment and e-commerce. First established in China, it is fast becoming an essential marketing tool for brands and retailers around the world. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities.

Deep Dive | November 2, 2022 Premium

The Future of US Grocery Retail: Quantifying US Grocery Market Dynamics Through 2030

As part of our new Future of series, we look ahead to 2030 with our analysts’ quantitative predictions for US grocery retailing, including market scale, channels, consumer behavior, product categories and technologies transforming the sector.

Insight Report | November 2, 2022 Premium

October 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in September 2022, retail sales growth slowed in the UK and US. In China, due to the country’s ongoing real estate crisis and Covid-19 lockdowns, retail sales decelerated in September. Our Monthly Consumer Update assesses these trends and considers wage growth, and food and fuel prices in these three markets.