Flash Report | November 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Walmart Unplugs Its Fleet of Shelf-Scanning RobotsIn this free report, we discuss a recent move by Walmart to axe its program to deploy shelf-scanning robots, with the company having reportedly canceled its contract with robotics technology provider Bossa Nova robotics. Read More
Insight Report | November 2, 2020 Register for Free Access Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #5—Lab to Beauty To Capitalize on the Growing “Natural Beauty” Trend in ChinaHosted annually on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Continuing Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series, we profile beauty brand Lab to Beauty, which specializes in CBD skin care. We discuss the growing popularity of the “natural beauty” concept in China and how Lab to Beauty will utilize key opinion leaders and livestreaming to engage with consumers ahead of, and during, Singles’ Day. Read More
Insight Report | November 2, 2020 Register for Free Access US Survey Update: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Thanksgiving and Black Friday (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on October 27, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | November 2, 2020 Premium US Survey Update: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Thanksgiving and Black Friday (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 discuss whether consumers expect to shop for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and the most popular categories for intended purchases. We also present findings around consumers’ avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on October 27. Read More
Event Coverage | November 2, 2020 Register for Free Access Retail Innovation Club Annual Event 2020 Preview: Showcasing Israel’s Innovative Retail-Tech EcosystemOn November 3, 2020, Coresight Research will partner with the Retail Innovation Club for the Retail Innovation Club Annual Event 2020—a digital event that will showcase Israeli startup companies, industry influencers and retail leaders. In this report, we introduce the innovative startups that will present at the event. Read More
Question of the Week | November 2, 2020 Free Report What Are the Biggest Challenges in Retail Merchandising Execution?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the Biggest Challenges in Retail Merchandising Execution? Read More
Analyst Corner | November 1, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Amazon’s Private Labels and Third-Party Sellers: Powering Prime Day and Every Day on AmazonThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” dives into new data on Amazon’s private labels and considers the contribution of those labels and third-party sales to Amazon’s retail strategy. Read More
Insight Report | October 30, 2020 Register for Free Access Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #4—Punky Colour Aims for the Clean-Beauty Market Gap in ChinaHosted annually on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Continuing Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series, we profile US hair-dye brand Punky Colour and discuss the brand’s focus on clean beauty and delivering a consistent brand experience as it enters the China market. Read More
Insight Report | October 30, 2020 Premium September 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in September 2020, we saw exceptional retail sales growth in the US, while the UK maintained growth momentum and China reported positive sales growth for the second consecutive month. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Store Tracker | October 30, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 44: Carter’s and Gap Inc. Announce Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Carter’s, Gap Inc. and Ross Stores in the US and Flannels in the UK. Read More
| October 29, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Holiday 2020—Hottest ToysWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Holiday 2020: Hottest Toys. Read More
Insight Report | October 29, 2020 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Remains Strong, Led by 75% Growth in Online Food SalesThe 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 report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended October 4, 2020. Read More
Insight Report | October 29, 2020 Register for Free Access Holiday 2020: UK Retail Outlook—Over 40% of Nonfood Sales Set To Be OnlineWe provide our estimates for the UK retail outlook for holiday 2020, covering expected total retail sales growth and demand by category. We discuss the impacts of coronavirus-related restrictions and capacity challenges on the scale of peak-season sales this year. We also present estimates for UK online retail sales in the holiday quarter. Read More
Insight Report | October 29, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Alibaba To Invest in Travel Retailer Dufry To Tap Into China’s Growing Domestic Duty-Free MarketWe discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Alibaba’s planned investment in travel retailer Dufry to capture sales from China’s growing domestic duty-free market and Pinduoduo’s partnership with Yili, the largest dairy company in China, to livestream the production process in its formula factory as a move to gain consumer trust. Read More
Insight Report | October 29, 2020 Register for Free Access Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #3—Volition Beauty Harnesses Digital Innovation To Reach Chinese ConsumersHosted on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. We profile Volition Beauty and discuss the brand’s use of digital innovations in its Tmall Global journey. This report is part of Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series, which profiles 11 US and international small and medium-sized brands with insights into their Tmall Global strategy in the run-up to the shopping event. Read More
