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Store Tracker | November 15, 2024 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 46: Big-Ticket Weakness Claims Another Home Retailer

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight another significant rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Marketing Officer at REI.

Infographic | November 15, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 46: US Retail and E-Commerce Focus

Discover key data points we are watching in week 46 of 2024. This week, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US retailing, covering market projections, market share breakdown and e-commerce penetration.

Event Presentation | November 14, 2024 Premium

AI’s CORE Revolution—Transforming Business Models and Customer Experience: Insights Presented at YPO Global Business Summit 2024

How is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming retail business models and the customer experience? Dive into the CORE revolution with our insights, presented at the YPO Global Business Summit 2024.

Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: US Retailers Continue To Backtrack on Self-Checkout, Shoplifting Soars to Record Levels in England and Wales

We present the latest developments in retail shrink, including new legislation and self-checkout changes in the US, and shoplifting data from the UK. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers.

Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium

Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2024—Coresight Research Observations

Coresight Research is a global company with offices across multiple continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2024.

Insight Report | November 13, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside Earnings

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 10, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, Ralph Lauren, Qurate Retail and Wayfair, among others.

Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey Insights

We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season.

Market Outlook | November 12, 2024 Premium

Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing Landscape

In this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the US retail and e-commerce market. Dive into our report today to gain insights on emerging ideas and opportunities in US retailing, understand the growth trajectory of the market as we head into 2025, and explore the competitive landscape.

Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Premium

Further Stimulus Measures—Are They Moving the Needle on Sentiment?: China Consumer Survey Insights

Diving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering China’s stimulus measures. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends.

Infographic | November 11, 2024 Premium

Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers on Porch Piracy, Preferred Delivery Options and Fulfillment Expectations

Discover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ attitudes to last-mile delivery this holiday season, including their concern about porch piracy and their preferences for fast versus reliable delivery.

Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Free Report

AI for Merchandising: Applications, Implementation and Benefits Abound

Dive into the transformative impact and critical benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) on merchandising within the retail industry, and gain actionable insights on the key steps required to successfully integrate the technology. This research report is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Board.

Analyst Corner | November 10, 2024

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Analyst Corner: AliExpress Fights for Share of Cross-Border E-Commerce with New Singles’ Day Push—with John Mercer

In this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses moves by China’s AliExpress cross-border e-commerce platform (owned by Alibaba Group) to penetrate Western markets, including through its Singles’ Day promotions.

Company Profile | November 8, 2024 Premium

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) Company Profile

VF Corporation is a US-based brand owner of lifestyle apparel, footwear and related products for men, women and children. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates stores in Canada, China, the UK, the US and over 150 other countries. 

Infographic | November 8, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 45: Stores, Stores, Stores

Discover key data points we are watching in week 45 of 2024. This week, we focus on physical retail: How are store closures tracking for 2024 in the UK, the US and Canada?

Store Tracker | November 8, 2024 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 45: American Freight To Close All Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the huge rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from various major retailers, including American Freight, Marks & Spencer and Primark. Non-store-closure news includes an update on the CEO of Dollar Tree stepping down.