Insight Report | October 27, 2020 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #5—Thanksgiving 2020 Preview—Will Smaller Gatherings Create a “Big Bird” Problem?We explore the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, which is likely to be markedly different this year due to changing consumer behavior amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss expectations for in-store shopping and e-commerce growth, as well as the potential “big bird” problem caused by a shift to smaller, at-home celebrations this holiday. 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
Insight Report | October 27, 2020 Register for Free Access Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #1—Uncle Bud’s Leverages Celebrity Influence for China DebutHosted on November 11, Alibaba’s Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series profiles 11 US and international small- and medium-sized brands with insights into their Tmall Global strategy in the run-up to the shopping event. To kick off the series, we profile Uncle Bud’s and discuss the importance of key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the brand’s Tmall Global journey. Read More
Event Presentation | October 26, 2020 Register for Free Access US Holiday Retail Outlook PresentationThis presentation looks at the current macroeconomic and retail landscape; five reasons why we are looking for 5% US holiday retail sales growth; and, five retail trends for 2021. Read More
Event Coverage | October 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Sustainability in Retail: Using the EnCORE Framework to Boost the Triple Bottom LineDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, recently presented to the World Retail Congress about the importance of sustainability in retail. We provide key insights from the event, including how retailers can leverage Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework to boost profits and drive growth while realizing environmental benefits. Read More
Flash Report | October 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Introducing the New Coresight 100: The Companies Reinventing RetailWith 2020 having accelerated the pace of change in retail, we have re-evaluated the Coresight 100, our focus list of the top 100 of the largest and most influential companies in the global retail ecosystem. We introduce the new list of the top companies to watch, which spans eight sectors and now includes select innovators and private companies. Read More
Question of the Week | October 26, 2020 Free Report How Has US Discretionary Consumer Spending Shifted This Year?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Has US Discretionary Consumer Spending Shifted This Year? Read More
Insight Report | October 26, 2020 Premium September 2020 UK Retail Sales: Home Improvement and Online Strengthen Total Sales ExpansionThe rebound of UK retail sales maintained momentum in September for the fifth consecutive month. Total growth was supported by online sales and the DIY and hardware sector. We review September data for UK retail in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | October 26, 2020 Register for Free Access US Survey Update: Online Apparel Shopping Tapers Off, Purchases in Electronics Improve (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on October 20, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | October 26, 2020 Premium US Survey Update: Online Apparel Shopping Tapers Off, Purchases in Electronics Improve (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 highlight changes in online apparel shopping behavior and improvements in electronics retail. 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 20. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 25, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: We Can Still Celebrate a Covid-Safe Halloween This YearThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retailer’s innovative solutions for Covid-safe celebrations during the upcoming Halloween holiday. Read More
Insight Report | October 23, 2020 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2020: Exclusive Pricing Data Reveal Depth and Breadth of PromotionsIn collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, Coresight Research analyzes the level and distribution of discounts on Amazon.com during Prime Day 2020 across the beauty, electronics, men’s fashion and women’s fashion categories. We also offer some comparisons to discounts at Best Buy, Target and Walmart during the Prime Day period. See our free infographic for a summary of select data. Read More
Event Coverage | October 23, 2020 Register for Free Access Big Billion Days 2020 Wrap-Up: Focus on “Tier 2 and Beyond” Regions Drives SalesFlipkart held its annual Big Billion Days in India on October 16–21. We discuss the metrics that Flipkart released for the five-day event, covering the e-commerce platform’s focus on “Tier 2 and beyond” cities and sales growth across multiple product categories. Read More
Store Tracker | October 23, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 43: Conns Homeplus and Target Plan To Open New StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Conns Homeplus, Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Target in the US and Poundstretcher and The Co-op in the UK. Read More
Infographic | October 22, 2020 Free Report Amazon Prime Day 2020: Exclusive Pricing Data Reveal Depth and Breadth of Promotions—InfographicIn collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, Coresight Research analyzes the level and distribution of discounts on Amazon.com during Prime Day 2020 across the beauty, electronics, men’s fashion and women’s fashion categories. We also offer some comparisons to discounts at Best Buy, Target and Walmart during the Prime Day period. Read More
| October 22, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 UpdateThree Things You Need To Know: US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook—Fall 2020 Update Read More