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US Survey Update: Shoppers’ Plans for Prime Day, 10.10, and Target’s and Walmart’s Shopping Events (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 purchase from or browse promotions in the four upcoming shopping festivals in October and the most popular categories for intended purchases. We also discuss consumer behavior across retail and grocery, including 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 6.

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Retail Robustness Index: October 2020 Update—Average Financial Health Metric Deteriorates

Coresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. The October 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 September.

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The Chinese E-Commerce Market

On October 8, 2020, Coresight Research the panel for the opening keynote discussion at the first virtual Oktoberfest conference held by the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum (GELF). This presentation covers a market overview of retail in China and how to reimagine retail from East to West.

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10 Things To Know About the Perfect 10 Shopping Festival: Coresight Research Launches the Global 10.10 Shopping Festival

Coresight Research is kicking off the 2020 shopping holiday season with the inaugural 10.10 Shopping Festival, in collaboration with shopping rewards app Shopkick, online fashion marketplace Fashwire and an exciting array of charities, supporting partners, retailers and brands. We highlight the 10 things you need to know, including which retailers will participate in 10.10 and what proportion of consumers expect to shop the event.

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