November 23, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in M&A and SPACsIn this Playbook, we present four key strategies for global retail players to capitalize on growth opportunities in traditional M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and SPACs (special purpose acquisitions companies).
November 23, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Supply Chain Crisis Worries Holiday ShoppersUS consumers are worried about product availability and inflation, contributing to an earlier than usual start to holiday shopping this year. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
November 23, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Holiday Bites: Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday—The Rise of Online ShoppingWe present Holiday Bites: Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday—The Rise of Online Shopping
November 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium October 2021 UK Retail Sales: Further Slow GrowthUK retail sales growth returned to modest growth, year over year, in October 2021, ahead of the holiday season. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for October 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends.
November 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #8—US Livestream Shopping Gears Up for the HolidaysUS brands and retailers are embracing livestreaming for holiday 2021. As part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we examine livestreaming trends for the holiday shopping season.
November 22, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Coresight Bites: Food Insecurity in the USWe present Coresight Bites: Food Insecurity in the US
November 22, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report Rethinking Product Sampling: Are Retailers and CPG Brands Doing It Right?Product sampling is a common and effective way to raise awareness of newly launched products and prompt reconsideration of established brands. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the challenges that retailers and CPG brands are facing, the pain points and benefits of product sampling and the future of the space. This free report is sponsored by Freeosk.
November 21, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Hundreds of Amazon Fresh Stores Heading for the UK Grocery Sector?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Amazon’s reported plans for a large-scale push into UK and mainland European grocery.
November 19, 2021 Insight Report Premium October 2021 China Retail Sales: Stuck in Mid-Single-Digit GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In October 2021, total year-over-year sales growth accelerated, but its slow pace is a challenge for China’s economic recovery.
November 19, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 46: US Store Closures Down 39% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Daiso Japan, Giant Food and Kmart in the US and Amazon, The Food Warehouse and Yours Clothing in the UK.
November 19, 2021 Insight Report Premium Singles’ Day 2021: New Marketing TrendsAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we discuss four new marketing trends that we have identified among brands and retailers participating in this year’s shopping festival.
November 18, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales, October 2021—Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than UsualWe present Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales, October 2021—Strong Sales Growth Implies Earlier Holiday Season Than Usual
November 18, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Continues To Drop, Reporting Single-Digit GrowthThe 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 free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended October 3, 2021.
November 18, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Food Insecurity in the US: Five Key TrendsThe Covid-19 pandemic has led to a severe and widespread increase in food insecurity—a lack of consistent access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life—affecting vulnerable households. We explore the prevalence of food insecurity in the US, and key trends by region, race and benefits.
November 18, 2021 Insight Report Premium Singles’ Day 2021: New EntrantsAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at new entrants in the festival, detailing which brands are participating for the first time, across apparel and footwear, beauty and jewelry categories.