Insight Report | September 22, 2021 Premium Holiday 2021: US Last-Mile Delivery To See Peak Challenges—Four TrendsOver the holiday season, existing pandemic-driven last-mile disruption will be exacerbated by heightened demand. We assess the challenges ahead for retailers and strategies they can adopt in response. Read More
Free Data Graphic | September 22, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Holiday Expectations ShiftWe Present Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Holiday Expectations Shift Read More
Event Coverage | September 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Two: Transformed Consumer Demand for Omnichannel Grocery and ConvenienceWe present key insights from day two of Groceryshop, on September 20, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions covered themes such as omnichannel retail and the need to offer ever-greater convenience to the consumer. Read More
Free Data Graphic | September 21, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales, August 2021—Uptick in Year-over-Year GrowthWe Present Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales, August 2021—Uptick in Year-over-Year Growth Read More
Insight Report | September 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery ExpensesRetailers are turning to store-based e-commerce fulfillment to meet consumer expectations and reduce shipping costs. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity and present strategies for managing last-mile costs while providing fast delivery services. Read More
Insight Report | September 21, 2021 Premium Holiday 2021: US Retail Outlook—Strong Growth Likely, with Potential for VolatilityWe offer our first look ahead to US retail’s holiday season, assessing the prospects for sales growth and the potential impacts of more consumers staying at home and global supply chain challenges. Read More
Deep Dive | September 21, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Expectations Continue To Shift, Impacting Spend and ChannelsAs consumers re-evaluate their holiday spending expectations, brick-and-mortar retailers may lose out to online competitors—particularly among certain demographics, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ evolving plans for the 2021 holiday season and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Event Coverage | September 20, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021: Day One Insights—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition and Panel HighlightsOn September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, emceed and featured on the judging panel for the Groceryshop 2021 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups competed to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We discuss the pitch competition and announce the winners. In addition, we present highlights from four presentations given on the first day of Groceryshop 2021. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2021 Premium August 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Continue To Lose MomentumWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for August 2021. UK retail sales growth slowed for the fourth consecutive month, which may be partly attributed to a mellowing of pent-up demand and diversion of consumer spending from retail to the hospitality and leisure sectors—combined with much stronger comparatives. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2021 Premium August 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows to Lowest Level Seen for a YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In August 2021, sales growth slowed year over year to the lowest level seen since August 2020. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2021 Register for Free Access The 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021: A PrimerThis fall will see the second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival, powered by Coresight Research. We offer a primer on what companies and consumers can expect from the livestream-focused holiday. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2021 Premium Research Preview: Dispelling Five Myths About Food Waste in GroceryGrocery food waste carries a variety of financial and environmental costs. Coresight Research offers an early look at our research on the implications of food waste in the US grocery sector, dispelling five myths. Read More
Free Data Graphic | September 20, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Online CPG Growth SlowsWe Present Coresight Bites: US Online CPG Growth Slows Read More
Analyst Corner | September 19, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Are Increasingly Leading Consumers to the Great OutdoorsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how retailers are catering to consumers’ increased interest in spending on outdoor activities. Read More
Insight Report | September 17, 2021 Premium August 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year BasisTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 19.7% when compared to 2019 values, slightly decelerating from July’s 21% growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2021. Read More
