Event Coverage | January 29, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x Blue Yonder: Supporting the Customer Journey—Learn from Covid-19 To Build a Resilient Retail Supply ChainOn January 26, 2021, Coresight Research and Blue Yonder hosted a virtual mini conference, “Supporting the Customer Journey: Localization for Speed to Market and Flexibility,” which brought together leaders from top retailers and organizations to explore fast-changing consumer demand and shifting market conditions. This free report provides eight key insights from the mini conference, covering nearshoring strategies, inventory management, sustainability, last-mile delivery and more. Read More
Store Tracker | January 29, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 4: Francesca’s To Close 276 Stores Following Bankruptcy SaleOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, Conn’s HomePlus, Costco, Francesca’s, Godiva and L’Occitane in the US and Frasers Group and JYSK in the UK. Read More
Event Presentation | January 29, 2021 Premium Coresight Research x Blue Yonder: Supporting the Customer Journey—PresentationOn January 26, 2021, Coresight Research and Blue Yonder hosted a virtual mini conference, “Supporting the Customer Journey: Localization for Speed to Market and Flexibility.” In this presentation, we present key findings from Coresight Research and Blue Yonder’s January 2021 survey of retailers and consumers, covering the impact of Covid-19 on consumers’ purchase behaviors and retailers’ strategies on nearshoring and sustainability. Read More
Insight Report | January 28, 2021 Premium December 2020 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 5.2%, with Full-Year Decline of 2.3%We review data for retail in China in total and by sector for December 2020—a month that saw sales jump year over year, maintaining similar growth to November’s strong increase. Read More
Store Tracker | January 28, 2021 Databank Members US and UK Store Closures Review 2020 and US Outlook 2021We review store closures and openings in the US and the UK for the full-year 2020. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year. We also present our projections of US store closures and openings in 2021. Read More
| January 28, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: Online US CPG Sales Growth Moderated in December 2020We present Coresight Bites: Online US CPG Sales Growth Moderated in December 2020 Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2021 Register for Free Access The US Adaptive Apparel Market: Think Tank Preview—The Retail Opportunity in Clothing for People with DisabilitiesAdaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. We present highlights from the US market, covering the adaptive consumer, retailers and brands in the adaptive space, recent innovations and catalysts for market growth. This free report is a preview to our upcoming Think Tank: US Adaptive Apparel Market. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2021 Premium December 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in December 2020, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US and China, while the UK posted a marginal decline. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
| January 27, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: UK Retail Sales 2020—Strong Holiday Demand and E-Commerce GrowthWe present Coresight Bites: UK Retail Sales 2020—Strong Holiday Demand and E-Commerce Growth Read More
Deep Dive | January 27, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in E-Commerce: Alibaba vs. JD.comFor Coresight Research’s new Head-to-Head series, we compare China’s two largest e-commerce companies, Alibaba and JD.com. In this report, we discuss the companies’ evolving business models, investment strategies, and selected financial and operating metrics to provide insights into their next stages of growth. Read More
Event Coverage | January 26, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Six and Wrap-Up: New Opportunities in Health and Wellness; Growth in China’s Luxury MarketNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, took place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our five key insights from day six of the event, which focused on the stickiness of pandemic-driven consumer shopping behaviors, new opportunities in the health and wellness market and growth in China’s luxury market. We also offer our closing thoughts on the digital event as a whole. Read More
Insight Report | January 26, 2021 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Sales Growth Moderates to 58% in DecemberThe 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 from the four weeks ended December 27, 2020. Read More
| January 26, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store ShoppingWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker—Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping Read More
Innovator Profile | January 25, 2021 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Trivver Leverages AR and VR To Boost Customer EngagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Trivver, an XR marketing solutions provider that empowers retailers to create AR and VR advertisement campaigns and generate detailed insights into their effectiveness. This free report is sponsored by Trivver. Read More
Insight Report | January 25, 2021 Premium Holiday 2020: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Digitally Adept Retailers Thrive; UK Retail Sales Fall in DecemberWe review UK retail sales and major retailers’ trading updates from the 2020 holiday period. We provide trading updates for a comprehensive list of UK retailers including ASOS, Dixons Carphone, M&S, Next and Sainsbury’s, as well as a timeline of key events in the UK related to Covid-19. Our analysis of the holiday peak from last year can help to gauge the scale and shape of demand as we head further into 2021. Read More
