Insight Report | September 13, 2023 Premium Kroger and Albertsons To Divest 413 Stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in a $1.9 Billion DealKroger and Albertsons have entered into a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to sell physical locations in the US. We detail the agreement and the geographies that will likely see store divestitures, based on our analysis of the grocery companies’ store locations. Read More
Insight Report | September 13, 2023 Free Report Groceryshop 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail DisruptionWe preview the Groceryshop 2023 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition, presenting the 12 participating technology innovators, which span four areas of retail disruption: artificial intelligence (AI), inventory management and supply chain, marketing and loyalty, and e-commerce fulfillment. Coresight Research is a research partner of Groceryshop 2023. Read More
Insight Report | September 12, 2023 Free Report Your Guide to Groceryshop 2023: How To Navigate Five Themes in Grocery RetailWe offer a guide for Groceryshop attendees of notable sessions across the major grocery retail themes of this year’s event: unified shopping experience, game-changing efficiency and future-proofing, new growth opportunities, win-win relationships and organizational evolution. Coresight Research is a research partner of Groceryshop 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | September 12, 2023 Premium Fewer Consumers Adjust Shopping Behavior To Cope with Inflation: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 37We assess how US consumers are responding to inflation in retail. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights (formerly US Consumer Tracker) series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | September 11, 2023 Premium Consumers Return to Stores Without Slowing Online Shopping: China Consumer Survey InsightsWe assess Chinese consumers’ new blended shopping habits. Our weekly China Consumer Survey Insights series (formerly China Consumer Tracker) presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 10, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Navigating the Challenging US Retail LandscapeThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the challenging state of the current US retail landscape. Read More
Event Coverage | September 8, 2023 Premium Google Cloud Next 2023: Opening Keynote—Generative AI in the SpotlightWe present key insights from the opening keynote of the Google Cloud Next 2023 event, which focused on new, AI (artificial intelligence)-related product developments—including for machine-learning platform Vertex AI and generative AI Workspace tool Duet AI—as well as cybersecurity features. Read More
Store Tracker | September 8, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 36: Wilko Drives UK Store Closures Past 1,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Dollar General and Wilko, among others. Read More
Insight Report | September 7, 2023 Premium BEST at Retail: Experiences—Consumer Centricity Boosts EngagementIn our BEST at Retail series, Coresight Research examines how brands employ the elements of the BEST framework in their online and offline stores. In this second report, we offer strategies that companies can adopt to create engaging in-store experiences and glean insights from recent store visits. Read More
Store Tracker | September 6, 2023 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, August 2023: Retailers To Open 78 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space This YearThe US will see 78 million square feet of new retail space open in 2023, with Dollar General contributing an estimated 10.8 million square feet to that figure. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from August 2023, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Deep Dive | September 6, 2023 Premium Innovator Matrix: Web3 for RetailAs part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US Web3 space. Areas of innovation include infrastructure, payments and security/compliance. Read More
Deep Dive | September 6, 2023 Premium August 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Mortgage Rate Increases to Highest in Over 21 YearsWe present insights into the US housing market as of the end of August 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data reveal the impacts of a high mortgage rate. Read More
Deep Dive | September 5, 2023 Premium Mall Visits Slump as Fall Nears: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 36We assess US consumers’ engagement with mall-based retail as fall nears. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights (formerly US Consumer Tracker) series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | September 5, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 6: Five Below and Lululemon Report Solid Results; Academy Sports, Big Lots and Signet Jewelers See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on second-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 3, 2023, which include Academy Sports and Outdoors, Big Lots, Dollar General and Five Below. Read More
Market Outlook | September 5, 2023 Premium Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Uncovering Opportunities in a Changing LandscapeWe present our definitive guide on the US retail and e-commerce market. In this Market Navigator report, we explore the market’s size, trajectory, growth factors and competitive landscape; provide consumer survey analysis; and cover themes we are watching and retail innovators in the space. Read More
