Event Presentation | January 21, 2021 Premium What Do Data and AI Mean for Retail?Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research examines “What Do Data and AI Mean for Retail?” in a roundtable discussion. Read More
| January 21, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: Online Gains in the US Apparel and Footwear MarketWe present Coresight Bites: Online Gains in the US Apparel and Footwear Market. Read More
Insight Report | January 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Engagement Agents Optimizes Marketing CampaignsAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Engagement Agents, a software platform provider that enables retailers to optimize the marketing that they pay for within store leases—thus helping retailers to drive traffic and sales in-store and online, and potentially save time and resources in the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns. This free report is sponsored by Engagement Agents. Read More
Insight Report | January 21, 2021 Premium China Retail Insights: The Digital Recommerce Market Takes OffChinese consumers are increasingly embracing pre-owned products, boosting the recommerce market. We present an overview of the online secondhand retail market, covering the major market players, current challenges and how brands and retailers can capitalize on the growing recommerce trend. Read More
Event Coverage | January 20, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Four: The Importance of Transparency in the Supply Chain; Optimizing the Online Shopping ExperienceNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day four of the event, which focused on the importance of a strong supply chain in enabling better supplier-retailer communication and facilitating reliable last-mile delivery. The benefits of optimizing the online shopping experience by increasing personalization also emerged as a key theme. Read More
| January 20, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales End 2020 on a Strong NoteWe present Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales End 2020 on a Strong Note. Read More
Event Coverage | January 20, 2021 Register for Free Access CES 2021: Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig Talks with Alibaba and Dick’s Sporting GoodsCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, took place on January 11–14. During the “Retail Trends: New Shopper” conference session, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, delivered a presentation on six key trends in retail for 2021 and hosted fireside chats with leaders from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Alibaba Group. We present insights from the session. Read More
Insight Report | January 20, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Warehouse AutomationThe recent surge in e-commerce growth amid Covid-19 has seen demand spike for warehousing space, fulfillment efficiency and storage capacity. This is driving the need for increased automation in the warehousing sector. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers automate their warehouse operations. Read More
Insight Report | January 20, 2021 Premium Alibaba in the Global Retail Market: Busting Five MythsWith Alibaba generating $945 billion in GMV through its China retail marketplaces in fiscal year 2020 and pioneering “New Retail,” understanding Alibaba is essential to any company looking to sell into China. In this report, we unlock five myths related to online retail in China to provide insights into the workings of this e-commerce giant. Read More
| January 19, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Apparel Takes Biggest Post-Holiday HitWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Apparel Takes Biggest Post-Holiday Hit. Read More
Deep Dive | January 19, 2021 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Leveraging AI To Enhance Creativity, Sustainability and Efficiency in Modern Fashion DesignThe world of fashion design has changed rapidly as brands and retailers have been forced to adapt to shifting consumer behavior. Increasing demand for fast fashion is being met with calls for sustainability and inclusivity in apparel—creating challenges for fashion brands and retailers. We explore challenges in the shifting design landscape and areas of opportunity for fashion brands, retailers and designers to improve the efficiency and creativity with which they design and to cater for a multitude of body shapes and sizes. This free report is sponsored by Savitude. Read More
Insight Report | January 18, 2021 Premium December 2020 US Retail Sales: A Strong December Takes Total Holiday Growth to 9%US retail sales continued to see strong growth in December 2020. Furthermore, 2020 retail sales overall grew 6.9%—very strong growth in light of the industry’s early struggles amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in December 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | January 18, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Apparel Takes Biggest Post-Holiday Hit (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we explore what shoppers are buying and which retailers they are buying from, and we present findings on consumers’ avoidance of public places and what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on January 11. Read More
Question of the Week | January 18, 2021 Free Report What Are the 10 Key Trends for China E-Commerce in 2021?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the 10 Key Trends for China E-Commerce in 2021? Read More
Insight Report | January 18, 2021 Premium December 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines by 36%, Easing Toward the End of the MonthDecember 2020 saw a total US nonfood store traffic decline of 36% year over year, as several states saw record levels of Covid-19 cases, primarily due to the effects of Thanksgiving and Christmas travel. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
