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Deep Dive | January 25, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we explore what shoppers are buying and which retailers they are buying from, and we present findings on consumers’ avoidance of public places and what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on January 18.

Insight Report | January 25, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on January 18, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.

Analyst Corner | January 24, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: US and China: A Tale of Two Retail Economies in 2020

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail sales data for the US and China in 2020.

Event Coverage | January 22, 2021

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NRF 2021 Day Five: Optimizing Customer Support and Rethinking the Physical Store

NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day five of the event, which focused on improving customer support in the age of digital shopping. Panelists also emphasized the importance of a strong, integrated cloud structure in driving innovation and agility.

Innovator Profile | January 22, 2021

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Innovator Profile: Newmine Disrupts the Returns Management Market

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Newmine, a retail-tech innovator that is disrupting the returns management market. Newmine’s Chief Returns Officer is an AI-powered platform that gives retailers a holistic view of integrated returns-related data from across the enterprise; it prescribes corrective actions that retailers can take to reduce future returns and empowers teams in different departments to collaborate seamlessly. This free report is sponsored by Newmine.

Event Coverage | January 22, 2021

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NRF 2021: Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig Discusses Offline Retail in 2021 with Placer.ai

NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosted the “Offline Retail in 2021: A Data-Driven Look at the Trends That Will Define Retail Success in 2021” session with location data analytics startup Placer.ai. We present insights from the session.

Store Tracker | January 21, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 3: Citi Trends To Open 100 Stores by 2023

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Barneys at Saks, Citi trends, Christopher & Banks, Conn’s HomePlus and Macy’s in the US and Arcadia Group and Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group in the UK.

Event Presentation | January 21, 2021 Premium

What Do Data and AI Mean for Retail?

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research examines “What Do Data and AI Mean for Retail?” in a roundtable discussion.

| January 21, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Bites: Online Gains in the US Apparel and Footwear Market

We present Coresight Bites: Online Gains in the US Apparel and Footwear Market.

Innovator Profile | January 21, 2021

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Innovator Profile: Engagement Agents Optimizes Marketing Campaigns

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Engagement Agents, a software platform provider that enables retailers to optimize the marketing that they pay for within store leases—thus helping retailers to drive traffic and sales in-store and online, and potentially save time and resources in the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns. This free report is sponsored by Engagement Agents.

Insight Report | January 21, 2021 Premium

China Retail Insights: The Digital Recommerce Market Takes Off

Chinese consumers are increasingly embracing pre-owned products, boosting the recommerce market. We present an overview of the online secondhand retail market, covering the major market players, current challenges and how brands and retailers can capitalize on the growing recommerce trend.

Event Coverage | January 20, 2021

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NRF 2021 Day Four: The Importance of Transparency in the Supply Chain; Optimizing the Online Shopping Experience

NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day four of the event, which focused on the importance of a strong supply chain in enabling better supplier-retailer communication and facilitating reliable last-mile delivery. The benefits of optimizing the online shopping experience by increasing personalization also emerged as a key theme.

| January 20, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales End 2020 on a Strong Note

We present Coresight Bites: US Retail Sales End 2020 on a Strong Note.

Event Coverage | January 20, 2021

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CES 2021: Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig Talks with Alibaba and Dick’s Sporting Goods

CES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, took place on January 11–14. During the “Retail Trends: New Shopper” conference session, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, delivered a presentation on six key trends in retail for 2021 and hosted fireside chats with leaders from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Alibaba Group. We present insights from the session.

Insight Report | January 20, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Warehouse Automation

The recent surge in e-commerce growth amid Covid-19 has seen demand spike for warehousing space, fulfillment efficiency and storage capacity. This is driving the need for increased automation in the warehousing sector. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers automate their warehouse operations.