Insight Report | November 4, 2020 Premium Holiday 2020: UK Retail Outlook Update—November Lockdown To Slam RetailWe provide an update on our estimates for the UK retail outlook for holiday 2020, following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement on October 31 of a four-week lockdown in England beginning November 5. We discuss the impacts of the lockdown on nonessential retailers. We also explore our predictions for underlying holiday gifting demand, the implications of excess inventory for retailers into 2021 and our expectations for a renewed wave of UK store closures. Read More
Insight Report | November 4, 2020 Register for Free Access Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #7—Shivelight Joins Tmall Global To Tap Into Chinese Demand for Healthy Soft DrinksHosted annually on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Continuing Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series, we profile US beverage brand Shivelight. With health soft drinks trending in China, we discuss how Shivelight plans to tap into consumer demand with its all-natural, vinegar-based Shrub Drinks. Read More
Insight Report | November 4, 2020 Premium Holiday 2020: Five Predictions for US RetailThe shape and scale of consumer demand during the holiday peak is less certain than ever due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We present five predictions for US retail for the 2020 holiday season, covering consumer shopping plans for Black Friday and Thanksgiving; the rise of e-commerce this holiday; online grocery demand; and an evolving gifting mix, with gift cards presenting an opportunity for retailers. Read More
Insight Report | November 4, 2020 Free Report Coresight Research x CEW: Beauty Insights—Leveraging Group Buying in the Beauty MarketGroup buying—a selling model that is popular in China—uses the power of recommendation and influence within a community network to drive purchasing behaviors. Together with CEW, we explore the untapped opportunity that group buying presents for the beauty market globally. In this free report, we discuss the strategies that beauty brands and retailers can leverage to achieve success through this model, with learnings from Chinese group-buying platform Pinduoduo. Read More
Flash Report | November 4, 2020 Register for Free Access Two REITs—CBL and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust—File for Bankruptcy ProtectionIn this free report, we discuss recent bankruptcy protection filings from two REITS—CBL and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, with both filings representing voluntary moves intended to trigger agreements reached with their respective creditors. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 3, 2020 Premium The US Menswear Market: More Casual, More CompetitiveThe US menswear market is becoming more focused on comfortwear, casualwear and activewear, with these categories trending among consumers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We explore the market shift and discuss what brands and retailers are doing to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive environment—including through value private labels, technical innovation and collaborations. Read More
Insight Report | November 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #6—French Bull Targets Chinese Millennials with Colorful Homeware DesignsHosted annually on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Continuing Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series, we profile homeware brand French Bull. We discuss the brand’s self-described “rebellious” approach to design and how it will leverage its vibrant aesthetic to target design-conscious Chinese millennials on Tmall Global. Read More
| November 3, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Thanksgiving and Black FridayWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Survey Update—Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Read More
Insight Report | November 3, 2020 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #6—Black Friday 2020 Looks To Be Mainly DigitalWe explore the upcoming Black Friday shopping holiday, including US consumers’ expectations to shop online and in-store. This report is part of our 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we present key data, trends and observations as we count down to the peak holiday season. Read More
Flash Report | November 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Walmart Unplugs Its Fleet of Shelf-Scanning RobotsIn this free report, we discuss a recent move by Walmart to axe its program to deploy shelf-scanning robots, with the company having reportedly canceled its contract with robotics technology provider Bossa Nova robotics. Read More
Insight Report | November 2, 2020 Register for Free Access Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #5—Lab to Beauty To Capitalize on the Growing “Natural Beauty” Trend in ChinaHosted annually on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Continuing Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series, we profile beauty brand Lab to Beauty, which specializes in CBD skin care. We discuss the growing popularity of the “natural beauty” concept in China and how Lab to Beauty will utilize key opinion leaders and livestreaming to engage with consumers ahead of, and during, Singles’ Day. Read More
Insight Report | November 2, 2020 Register for Free Access US Survey Update: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Thanksgiving and Black Friday (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on October 27, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | November 2, 2020 Premium US Survey Update: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Thanksgiving and Black Friday (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 discuss whether consumers expect to shop for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and the most popular categories for intended purchases. We also present findings around consumers’ avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on October 27. Read More
Event Coverage | November 2, 2020 Register for Free Access Retail Innovation Club Annual Event 2020 Preview: Showcasing Israel’s Innovative Retail-Tech EcosystemOn November 3, 2020, Coresight Research will partner with the Retail Innovation Club for the Retail Innovation Club Annual Event 2020—a digital event that will showcase Israeli startup companies, industry influencers and retail leaders. In this report, we introduce the innovative startups that will present at the event. Read More
Question of the Week | November 2, 2020 Free Report What Are the Biggest Challenges in Retail Merchandising Execution?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the Biggest Challenges in Retail Merchandising Execution? Read More
