Analyst Corner | October 25, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: We Can Still Celebrate a Covid-Safe Halloween This YearThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retailer’s innovative solutions for Covid-safe celebrations during the upcoming Halloween holiday. Read More
Insight Report | October 23, 2020 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2020: Exclusive Pricing Data Reveal Depth and Breadth of PromotionsIn collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, Coresight Research analyzes the level and distribution of discounts on Amazon.com during Prime Day 2020 across the beauty, electronics, men’s fashion and women’s fashion categories. We also offer some comparisons to discounts at Best Buy, Target and Walmart during the Prime Day period. See our free infographic for a summary of select data. Read More
Event Coverage | October 23, 2020 Register for Free Access Big Billion Days 2020 Wrap-Up: Focus on “Tier 2 and Beyond” Regions Drives SalesFlipkart held its annual Big Billion Days in India on October 16–21. We discuss the metrics that Flipkart released for the five-day event, covering the e-commerce platform’s focus on “Tier 2 and beyond” cities and sales growth across multiple product categories. Read More
Store Tracker | October 23, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 43: Conns Homeplus and Target Plan To Open New StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Conns Homeplus, Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Target in the US and Poundstretcher and The Co-op in the UK. Read More
Infographic | October 22, 2020 Free Report Amazon Prime Day 2020: Exclusive Pricing Data Reveal Depth and Breadth of Promotions—InfographicIn collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, Coresight Research analyzes the level and distribution of discounts on Amazon.com during Prime Day 2020 across the beauty, electronics, men’s fashion and women’s fashion categories. We also offer some comparisons to discounts at Best Buy, Target and Walmart during the Prime Day period. Read More
| October 22, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 UpdateThree Things You Need To Know: US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 Update Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2020 Free Report Bridging the Retail Merchandising Execution GapWe explore the execution of merchandising in retail, including challenges, best practices and the impact of effective execution on retailers’ total revenues. We leverage findings from an August 2020 Coresight Research survey of global retailers involved in decision-making around retail merchandising. Read More
Insight Report | October 22, 2020 Premium Insights from China: Using Social Commerce Platform Little Red Book To Raise Brand AwarenessChinese social commerce platform Little Red Book blends user-generated content and e-commerce. We discuss the growing popularity and influence of the platform, and present four ways in which brands can leverage Little Red Book to raise brand awareness—covering online stores, collaboration with influencers, livestreaming and advertising. Read More
Insight Report | October 22, 2020 Premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #6—Trends To Watch in Last-Mile DeliveryIn our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss key trends in last-mile delivery processes in the retail industry and what major players are doing to tackle last-mile challenges. Read More
| October 21, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Latest Expectations for Holiday-Season ShoppingWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Survey Update—Consumers’ Latest Expectations for Holiday-Season Shopping Read More
Market Outlook | October 21, 2020 Premium Market Outlook: US Beauty Industry—The Path to Recovery Is Being Led by Digital BusinessIn this Market Outlook, we explore the recovery of the US beauty industry in a coronavirus-impacted retail environment. We analyze data on the sector’s size and present our estimates for growth in 2020 and 2021. We outline the competitive landscape and consider the innovators that are enabling e-commerce expansion in beauty. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including shifting demand in skin care and makeup categories, opportunities for eye makeup and the adoption of touchless retail. Read More
Event Coverage | October 21, 2020 Register for Free Access Women in Retail Leadership Days: Previewing the “Shark Tank”-Style Virtual Startup Pitch SessionDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee the Women in Retail Leadership Days startup pitch session on October 22, 2020. We preview the event, outlining the judging criteria and profiling the three women-led retail-tech startups that will present their solutions—namely, ThirdChannel, Perksy and Savitude. Read More
Insight Report | October 21, 2020 Premium Big Billion Days and Great Indian Festival 2020: Highlights So Far from India’s Key E-Commerce FestivalsFlipkart’s annual Big Billion Days (BBD) sales event and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival (GIF) kicked off on October 16 and October 17 respectively, with BBD running for six days through October 21 and GIF set to continue for a month without a specific end date. We discuss the festival highlights so far, including sales data released by the retailers, consumer reach, headline promotions and top offer categories. Read More
Event Coverage | October 20, 2020 Register for Free Access Revolutionizing Grocery in the New Era of Retail: Key Insights from the California Grocers Association Strategic ConferenceDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, spoke at the California Grocers Association Strategic Conference, providing insights into the trends shaping the future of the grocery sector. We present key takeaways from the event, including the challenges that grocers face in today’s retail world and the future of the omnichannel grocery shopping experience and supply chain. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Tech Companies Offer Virtual Trips and Experiences for Travel-Starved ConsumersEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at new tech company launches to provide interactive virtual travel experiences for housebound travel enthusiasts. Read More
