Deep Dive | March 5, 2024 Premium Consumer Activity Patterns Show Variability: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal how US consumers’ activity patterns are affecting their spending on retail and services. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | March 4, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Hue Promotes Diversity in E-Commerce Marketing via Shoppable VideoAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present Hue, whose shoppable-video solution promotes diversity in e-commerce marketing. Read More
Insight Report | March 4, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: EyeLevel.ai Is Truth Serum for AI, Enabling the Build of Hallucination-Free Apps with up to 95% AccuracyAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present EyeLevel.ai, whose AI (artificial intelligence)-powered chatbots and virtual assistants enable businesses to offer personalized customer service. Read More
Insight Report | March 4, 2024 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: dotkonnekt Revolutionizes Digital Commerce with Its AI-Powered Sangria PlatformAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the Shoptalk 2024 Startup Pitch Competition, we present dotkonnekt, whose Sangria digital experience platform is revolutionizing online commerce strategies with the power of AI (artificial intelligence). Read More
Market Outlook | March 4, 2024 Premium Research Preview: Market Navigator—UK Retail and E-CommerceWe offer an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator exploring the UK retail market including e-commerce. Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities in the market, understand the growth trajectory of retailers’ revenues, and explore the competitive landscape. Read More
Insight Report | March 1, 2024 Premium Macy’s Announces 150 Store Closures—A Turnaround Effort To Drive PerformanceOn February 27, 2024, Macy’s announced its “A Bold New Chapter” strategy. As part of this strategy, Macy’s announced its plans to close approximately 150 underproductive Macy’s locations. We detail this development and its implications for Macy’s and the US department store sector. Read More
Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Register for Free Access Research Preview: Retail-Tech Landscape—Generative AI ApplicationsTake an early look at our forthcoming Retail-Tech Landscape of selected innovators that provide generative AI (artificial intelligence), also known as GenAI, applications. Understand the need for GenAI applications and uncover the growth potential and key categories of the market. Look out for the full report to discover the featured companies! Read More
Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Premium Kroger-Albertsons Merger in Jeopardy as FTC Sues To Block the DealThe FTC has filed a lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. We detail this development and its implications for national grocery chains, regional grocers and CPG suppliers. Read More
Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Premium February 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Easing Inflation Signals Positivity For Retail Sales GrowthThe monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of February 23, 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | February 28, 2024 Premium Combating Inflation—Low-Income and Younger Shoppers Trade Down and Buy Less: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWe explore US consumers’ perceptions of price rises and strategies to combat inflation when shopping both grocery and nongrocery categories. Analyzing comprehensive survey data, we dive into trading down and other trends by age, income and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 27, 2024 Free Report Navigating Digital Transformation: Optimizing Hospitality Operations To Enhance Margins and GrowthWe delve into the challenges and expectations around cost and margin management in the hospitality sector through the lens of digital transformation technologies, examining the current state of the hospitality industry and how digital technologies can address issues of cost control and margin optimization. Read More
Insight Report | February 27, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 4: Gildan Activewear, Sprouts Farmers Market and Walmart See Strong Sales Growth; The Home Depot Sees a DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 25, 2024, including The Home Depot, Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart and Wayfair. Read More
Deep Dive | February 27, 2024 Premium Dollar Stores and Warehouse Clubs Gain from Valentine’s Day: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal which retailers saw a boost this Valentine’s Day. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 26, 2024 Premium Chinese New Year 2024 Review: Revealing Trends Amid Evolving Preferences—China Retail InsightsIn this report, we review the 2024 Chinese New Year holiday, highlighting the impact of the event on China’s consumer market and revealing retail trends, consumer preferences and market opportunities that emerged during the holiday. Read More
Deep Dive | February 22, 2024 Free Report Precision Pricing in Retail: AI-Driven Pricing Decisions for 2024 and BeyondIn partnership with RELEX, we explore challenges in price setting and discuss how retailers can take a stable and robust approach to pricing, providing a blueprint for retailers to win customers and sales with effective pricing strategies. Read More