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Deep Dive | December 15, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Social Commerce

Social media has become an important medium for brands and retailers to promote, market and sell products. This Retail-Tech Landscape presents selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in operating social commerce models, covering social networking, reselling, group buying, video commerce and livestreaming, and social payments integration.

Deep Dive | December 15, 2021 Premium

2022 Global Retail Trends

We present the key global retail trends for 2022, which Coresight Research expects to be a year of transition for consumers and retailers. Our RESET framework for change provides retailers with a model for using that time to adapt to a new world marked by consumer-centricity.

Deep Dive | December 14, 2021 Premium

10 Trends in US Grocery

The US grocery market is evolving rapidly, and the change brought by the pandemic will in many areas be permanent. We present 10 key grocery trends to watch in 2022, and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area.

Insight Report | December 14, 2021 Premium

Coty Investor Day 2021: Company Sees FY22–FY25 Revenue CAGR of 6%–8%

The Coresight Research team attended Coty’s Investor Day 2021. We present key insights from the event, covering the company’s growth plan through fiscal 2025 and its six strategic pillars to achieve growth. Notably, the pillars cover sustainability, social advocacy, e-commerce and expansion in China.

Deep Dive | December 14, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Shopping Bounces in the Holiday Homestretch

As we head into the homestretch of the holiday season, more consumers are buying apparel and toys/games—two popular product categories for gifting. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | December 14, 2021 Premium

November 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Record-High Inflation Keeps Consumer Confidence Low

In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end November 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing.

Free Data Graphic | December 14, 2021 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: Analyzing Trends and Opportunities in the US Footwear Market

We present Three Things You Need To Know: Analyzing Trends and Opportunities in the US Footwear Market

Event Presentation | December 14, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Leaders Circle: Supply Chains, Sustainability and the Bottom Line

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosts a roundtable discussion with Kathleen Cook, Principal Product Innovation Executive at IBM.

Deep Dive | December 13, 2021 Premium

SPACs in Retail Outlook: Strong Opportunities for Retailers

The US SPAC trend has remained solid in 2021. We explore key retail sectors for recent SPAC activity, recent retail-focused SPAC merger transactions by retail category and our post-merger analysis. We also discuss retail-focused SPAC developments in the pipeline for 2022 and present our insights into the future of SPACs in retail.

Insight Report | December 13, 2021 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, December 2021: Livestreaming Fires Up Holiday Shopping

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the impact of livestreaming on Singles’ Day 2021; the launch of ambitious holiday livestreaming schedules; and the growing diversity of livestreaming formats. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Insight Report | December 13, 2021 Premium

The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #11—UK Retail Update

As part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we look at UK retail performance and trends so far this season and offer an outlook for the remainder of the holiday peak.

Analyst Corner | December 12, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Open Letter to Department Stores—Don‘t Give in Lightly to Pressure To Spin Off Your E-Commerce Businesses

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses activist investors’ interest in department store e-commerce businesses.

Deep Dive | December 10, 2021 Premium

Retail Innovators: India E-Commerce—Platforms and Tech Enablers

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we discuss six online platforms and tech enablers that are disrupting India’s e-commerce market—namely, Boonbox, Bulbul, Increff, Jumbotail, Meesho and Pocket Aces.

Deep Dive | December 10, 2021 Premium

The Indian Startup Ecosystem: Scaling New Heights and Attracting Investor Interest

We discuss the thriving startup ecosystem in India, covering key growth drivers and notable startups and unicorns. We also detail selected government initiatives that are supporting entrepreneurs and new businesses, and incubators and accelerators that are creating development opportunities for startups in India.

Store Tracker | December 10, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 49: US Store Closures Inch Past Openings

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Daiso Japan, Hy-Vee and Wayfair in the US and Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Just for Pets and Shoe Zone in the UK.