Deep Dive | June 8, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Father’s 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’ spending plans for Father’s Day 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
Deep Dive | June 8, 2021 Free Report How Retailers Can Unlock True Profit PotentialUncovering potential savings in GNFR (goods not for resale) expense has become increasingly important, as many US retail and CPG companies have encountered constrained profit margins as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this free report, we explore the profit improvement potential offered by GNFR, leveraging proprietary survey findings. We also discuss how services and technology solution providers such as LogicSource can help businesses reduce GNFR expense through improved access to data analytics and automation. Read More
Deep Dive | June 7, 2021 Premium Playbook: Evolving the Last Mile in the USIn this Playbook, we present four key strategies that US retailers can adopt to gain a competitive advantage in the last mile, covering in-house logistics infrastructure, returns, sustainability, and technology for BOPIS and curbside pickup. Read More
Free Data Graphic | June 7, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: 2021 US Tax Tracker—End-of-Season Wrap-UpWe present Coresight Bites: 2021 US Tax Tracker—End-of-Season Wrap-Up Read More
Event Coverage | June 7, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x Inspectorio: Data-Driven Collaboration—The Missing Link to Achieving Operational EfficiencyCoresight Research and Inspectorio hosted an online event that brought together leaders from selected textile companies to discuss the use of data in ensuring operational efficiency in the supply chain. We present insights from the event, covering the benefits of digitalizing quality assurance and compliance processes and the importance of collaboration among key stakeholders across the supply chain. Read More
Insight Report | June 7, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Strongly in April 2021The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss a spike in consumer spending on apparel in April 2021 and strong spending growth in the beauty category. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 6, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Amazon Prime Day—June 21–22, 2021This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the reveal of Amazon’s Prime Day event this year. Read More
Store Tracker | June 4, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 22: US Store Closures Up 16% 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 for Conn’s and Timothy Oulton in the US and Floor Superstore and Paul Smith in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | June 4, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021 (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 24. We discuss US consumers’ spending plans for Amazon’s Prime Day this year. Read More
Event Coverage | June 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x Retailers United: Transitioning to Digital—DTC, Demand Forecasting and Social ListeningCoresight Research and Retailers United hosted a panel of leaders from selected data and analytics companies to discuss the pandemic-led transition to digital commerce and the key factors for retailers to consider when developing or reframing an existing digital strategy. We present insights from the event, covering the shift to selling direct to consumer and the importance of demand forecasting and social listening in the current environment. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 3, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Opportunities in E-Commerce and ApparelIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the US department store sector. We explore e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape and US retail innovators. We also discuss key themes in the sector, covering supply chains, new retail partnerships and continuing category expansion. Read More
Insight Report | June 3, 2021 Premium The Next Spending Revolution: How US Consumers Plan To Change Their Behaviors Post VaccineWe provide an outlook for retail and service spending in the near term, analyzing Coresight Research’s proprietary survey data to understand how consumers will change their spending behaviors once they have received a Covid-19 vaccine. We highlight five key components of the next spending revolution. Read More
Insight Report | June 3, 2021 Premium 2021 US Tax Tracker #4: Number of Returns Up 12%, Average Refund Up 2%Each year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the extended deadline of May 17 this year. We look at what has happened in the 2021 tax filing season so far, as of May 21, 2021. This report covers the number of returns filed and processed, the total and average refunds returned and a comparison of the 2021 tax filing season versus 2020. Read More
Store Tracker | June 2, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, May 2021: 18 Million Square Feet of Net Retail Space To Open in 2021 Despite Closures Outpacing OpeningsThe US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of May 28, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | June 2, 2021 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Why Retail Needs To Revisit SEOThe pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce and the tightening of marketing budgets present an opportunity for retailers to review their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. In this free report, sponsored by Botify, we analyze the key industry trends driving the need for SEO reconsideration in retail and discuss the importance and benefits of organic search. We also explore the Botify enterprise SEO platform, which can help retailers uncover SEO opportunities to derive real business value. Read More
