Insight Report | April 6, 2020 Free Report Coronavirus Insights: Learnings from NIKE’s and Lululemon’s China ExperiencesDespite the impact of the coronavirus, NIKE and Lululemon each reported favorable earnings on March 24, 2020 and March 26, 2020, respectively. With China embracing signs of recovery from the coronavirus crisis, we discuss the lessons learned by the two athletic apparel companies from their experiences in the country. Read More
Deep Dive | April 6, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: How Consumers Use Social Media for Shopping—OverviewWe discuss the use of social media by US shoppers, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how consumers use social media platforms to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. We also consider spending on discretionary categories and the impact of influencers on US social media shoppers. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 5, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—April 5, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how US retail sales could shape up during and after the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Store Tracker | April 3, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 14: GameStop Announces Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fairway Market, GameStop and Shoe Carnival in the US and BrightHouse and Jack Wills in the UK. Read More
Flash Report | April 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shoppers Cut Back Further, with Apparel Bearing the Brunt (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on April 1, which asked respondents about their behavior and sentiment amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | April 3, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shoppers Cut Back Further, with Apparel Bearing the Brunt (Full Report)We provide a detailed update on US consumer behavior and sentiment amid the coronavirus crisis. We asked US consumers how the coronavirus outbreak is changing how they spend, as well as how concerned they are. The survey for this report was undertaken on April 1 and provides an update to our prior survey findings. Read More
Deep Dive | April 2, 2020 Premium 4Q19 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Higher Inventory Turnover Due to Solid Holiday Sales and Disciplined ApproachesIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. We look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q19 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. The coronavirus crisis means 4Q trends will not be an accurate guide to 2020, but those retailers heading into the storm with cleaner stock levels will enjoy an advantage over more heavily stocked rivals. Read More
Insight Report | April 2, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: China Embraces Signs of RecoverySince the coronavirus broke out in Wuhan in January, China has implemented unprecedented measures to control the spread of the virus. The nationwide lockdown looks to have been a success—we discuss signs that indicate the country is now on the road to recovery. We consider the implications for brands, as well as what the “new normal” might look like for China’s residents and businesses as the nation looks to move on from the coronavirus. Read More
Deep Dive | April 1, 2020 Premium Pinduoduo: What’s Driving Growth for China’s Group-Buying PlatformPinduoduo launched in 2015 and has quickly become the fastest-growing major e-commerce platform in China. In market capitalization, Pinduoduo trails giants Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and JD.com, but recently overtook Baidu. Read More
Insight Report | April 1, 2020 Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 8: Average Refund Size Increases Slightly Over Last YearAs we head into week eight of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported average refund amounts are up slightly, while online information searches surge as in-person assistance is suspended. Read More
Insight Report | April 1, 2020 Premium AR and VR Technologies in Retail: New Applications in a Coronavirus WorldAugmented and virtual reality technologies provide opportunities for retailers to drive customer engagement and increase sales conversion. We discuss the steady growth of the reality technology market and consider the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on supply, demand and technology applications. Read More
| March 31, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Amazon India and Flipkart—Head to HeadWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: A Look Back To Look Ahead—The Great Recession of 2007–2009 and TodayWe look back at the Great Recession of 2007–2009, to apply learnings from the sales performance of the US retail industry to the current coronavirus situation. We break down our analysis of the impact of the recession on the retail industry by sector and consider the implications for how retailers will fare the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: Where Social Media Users Shop and How Much They SpendWe discuss the shopping behavior of US consumers that use social media in the shopping journey, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore where consumers shop, away from social media, as well as their monthly spending behaviors. Read More
Question of the Week | March 30, 2020 Free Report How Long Do US Consumers Expect the Coronavirus Crisis To Last?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Long Do US Consumers Expect the Coronavirus Crisis To Last? Read More
