Event Coverage | January 13, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day One: Digital Strategy, Inventory Agility and Loyalty Are Top of MindNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), has moved online for the first time, taking place entirely virtually over six days, from January 12 to 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new digital strategies, the importance of an agile supply chain and the growing value of loyalty programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Event Coverage | January 13, 2021 Register for Free Access CES 2021 Day Two: Technology Companies Highlight Efforts To Increase Diversity and InclusionCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day two of the virtual event, which focused on initiatives launched, and progress made, by technology companies to benefit society in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as video gaming as a driver of technology. Sustainability, diversity and inclusion also emerged as key themes. Read More
Deep Dive | January 13, 2021 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Simplifying Online Apparel Shopping with Virtual Try-On SolutionsThe Covid-19 pandemic has created huge opportunity for retailers in the virtual space due to a widespread consumer shift to e-commerce. However, with increased order volumes, online apparel retailers continue to grapple with the negative impact of returns. We discuss how virtual try-on technologies can help these retailers to reduce returns, and we explore the key trends impacting the virtual try-on market. This free report is sponsored by SeeItFit. Read More
| January 13, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Strategies for International Brands and Retailers To Capitalize on Chinese New YearWe present Three Things You Need To Know: Strategies for International Brands and Retailers To Capitalize on Chinese New Year Read More
Event Coverage | January 12, 2021 Register for Free Access CES 2021 Day One: Home, Health, Wellness and Sustainability Trends Drive Product Launches at First Virtual CESCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14 and is a virtual event for the first time. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new product announcements by major global consumer-electronics companies, across health and wellness, home cleanliness and entertainment, and more. Read More
Insight Report | January 12, 2021 Premium Chinese New Year: Five Strategies for International Brands and Retailers To Capitalize on the HolidayChinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, is the most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture, falling on February 11–17 in 2021. We discuss five ways in which international brands and retailers can capitalize on this retail opportunity in 2021 and future years, covering new products, red packets, themed campaigns, livestreaming and logistics. Read More
| January 12, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Introducing Our New Data on Consumers’ Shopping BehaviorWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Introducing Our New Data on Consumers’ Shopping Behavior. Read More
Deep Dive | January 12, 2021 Register for Free Access Retail 2021: 10 Trends for China E-CommerceWe expect 2021 to be a year full of innovation in China’s e-commerce market, with the Covid-19 pandemic having significantly altered the nature of how consumers engage with brands and make purchases. In this free report, we present 10 key trends for Chinese e-commerce in 2021 and discuss how brands and retailers that are targeting the China market could capitalize on the changes we expect to see over the course of the year. These trends cover livestreaming, shopping festivals, group buying, New Retail and more. Read More
Deep Dive | January 11, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Introducing Our New Data on Consumers’ Shopping Behavior (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 introduce new survey data on what shoppers are buying and which retailers they are buying from, as well as findings on the avoidance of public places and what activities consumers expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on January 4. Read More
Insight Report | January 11, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Introducing Our New Data on Consumers’ Shopping Behavior (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on January 4, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Question of the Week | January 11, 2021 Free Report How Does Effective Human Capital Management Impact Revenues and Profitability?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Does Effective Human Capital Management Impact Revenues and Profitability? Read More
Analyst Corner | January 10, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Why Didn’t 25,000 US Stores Close in 2020?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses why US store closures during 2020 didn’t reach the levels anticipated amid the Covid-19 crisis. Read More
Store Tracker | January 8, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 1: Macy’s To Close 45 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Charming Charlie and Macy’s in the US and Arcadia Group in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | January 7, 2021 Premium Retail Robustness Index: January 2021 Update—Scores Rebound as Product Mix Shifts Back to Normalized LevelsCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The January 2021 update revises the scores based on financial reports and store-reopening announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in December 2020. Read More
Insight Report | January 7, 2021 Premium The TJX Companies: A Timeline of Key EventsThe TJX Companies, an off-price apparel and home goods retailer, has been steadily growing its revenues and physical footprint. This report provides a timeline of significant events in the company’s history over the past four years, as well as data on total revenue growth and comparable store sales across the TJX segments from fiscal year 2015 to 2020. Read More
