Free Data Graphic | June 21, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales Growth Slows Slightly but Remains Very StrongWe present Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales Growth Slows Slightly but Remains Very Strong Read More
Analyst Corner | June 20, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Going to Best Buy To Purchase Your Fourth-of-July GrillThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retailers’ expansion into non-traditional product and service categories. Read More
Insight Report | June 18, 2021 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2021: Preview—Five Key InsightsWe present five key insights into Prime Day 2021 in advance of the event on June 21–22, covering popular product categories, advantages of the June timing for Amazon, Prime membership rates, support for third-party businesses and competing retailers’ sales events. Read More
Store Tracker | June 18, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 24: US Store Closures Up 4% 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 Dillard’s, Hermès and Schnucks in the US and Amazon, Debenhams and Toolstation in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | June 17, 2021 Premium May 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease on a Two-Year BasisIn May 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 26.7% on a two-year basis (as compared to May 2019), strengthening from April’s 28.4% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Insight Report | June 17, 2021 Premium May 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To Slow, at 11% Year over YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In May 2021, sales growth continued to slow, reaching 11% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | June 17, 2021 Premium Five Key Insights into the Custom Apparel MarketWe see apparel customization as a key way for brands and retailers to differentiate themselves as the apparel industry bounces back from the slump in demand in 2020. In this report, we discuss five key insights into the global custom apparel market, covering clothing and footwear in customizable colors, sizes, and styles. Read More
Event Coverage | June 17, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x HIVERY: The Age of Precision Category Management—Technology-Driven Assortment OptimizationCoresight Research and HIVERY hosted an online event to discuss the significant incremental value that technology-driven assortment optimization provides retailers and CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies. We present key insights from the event, which explored the age of precision category management. Read More
Insight Report | June 16, 2021 Premium May 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 20% over Two YearsTotal US retail sales in May 2021, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a very strong 20% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in May 2021. Read More
Insight Report | June 16, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, June 2021: In-Stream Purchasing Will Be the Next Frontier of Live ShoppingOur Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss four notable trends in the livestreaming space, including in-stream purchasing, sector expansion and live events by cultural institutions. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | June 16, 2021 Premium The Future Model of US Department StoresWith the rise in e-commerce amid pandemic-led disruption, the transformation of the department store model will be pivotal to the future success of the sector. We explore potential shifts in the sector based on five key trends that we have identified across physical and digital retail channels—covering experimental formats, specialized stores, endless aisle inventory, new partnership models and stores as fulfillment hubs. Read More
Free Data Graphic | June 16, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Consumers’ Spending Plans for Independence DayWe present Coresight Bites: US Consumers’ Spending Plans for Independence Day Read More
Deep Dive | June 15, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Independence Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ plans for Independence Day (July 4) this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | June 15, 2021 Free Report Coresight Research x CEW: Innovations in Beauty Retail—How Brands and Retailers Are Reimagining the Store Post CrisisBeauty brands and retailers need to rethink how they can entice consumers back to brick-and-mortar locations in a post-crisis world. Together with CEW, we discuss how beauty brands globally are launching innovative store formats and turning to technology to offer convenience, increase sales and drive consumer excitement. In this free report, we present examples from L’Oréal, MAC Cosmetics, Shiseido, Tom Ford and more. Read More
Insight Report | June 15, 2021 Premium May 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Spending Spree Set To Continue, Inflation Fears MountIn 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 of May 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing. Read More
