Insight Report | March 30, 2020 Premium February 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaGlobal consumer markets were buffeted last month as the coronavirus outbreak once limited to one country spread to become a global pandemic. Recent figures show consumer spending took a pounding in China, experienced an uncharacteristic surge in the US and grew in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | March 30, 2020 Premium East-to-West Learnings: How Grocery Retailers in China Have Addressed Labor Shortages During the Coronavirus CrisisWe look at the labor imbalance in China that has been caused by the coronavirus pandemic and how supermarket chains and grocery retailers are responding by launching co-employment initiatives with restaurant chains. We consider how retailers in the US could learn from China’s new employment models as the coronavirus situation worsens in the West. Read More
Insight Report | March 30, 2020 Premium February 2020 UK Retail Sales: The Calm Before the StormUK retail sales grew modestly in February, but this was the calm before the storm. We expect trends in March to be dramatically different as shoppers stocked up on some categories and shunned others Read More
Analyst Corner | March 29, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—March 29, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at what major retailers are doing to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
Insight Report | March 27, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Grocery Retail Poised for a Double-Digit Upswing, with Much Stronger Growth OnlineWith restaurants closed in increasing swaths of the US, consumers have little choice but to cook and eat more at home. Grocery retail stands to see billions in spend migrate from restaurants to grocery—especially online. Read More
Store Tracker | March 27, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 13: RTW Retailwinds 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 Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and RTW Retailwinds in the US and Frasers Group and Laura Ashley in the UK. Read More
Flash Report | March 27, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shopper Worries Increase, Prompting More To Cut Retail Spending (Select Findings)This complimentary report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on March 25, which asked respondents about their behavior and sentiment amid the coronavirus crisis Read More
Insight Report | March 27, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shopper Worries Increase, Prompting More To Cut Retail Spending (Full Report)Our US consumer survey provides a detailed update on consumer behavior and sentiment amid the coronavirus crisis. We asked US consumers about their concerns and how the coronavirus outbreak is changing how they shop. The survey for this report was undertaken on March 25 and provides an update to our prior survey findings. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the StormWith the ongoing coronavirus outbreak forcing store closures across the US, the Coresight Research Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to cope. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Coresight Matrix: AI Software for OptimizationTechnology can do more for less, and advances in artificial intelligence are delivering powerful new tools for retailers. With machine learning, AI can recognize patterns and create algorithms that adapt and improve over time. Read More
Deep Dive | March 26, 2020 Premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to HeadIndia’s marketplace-led e-commerce landscape is far less developed than China’s or its Western counterparts, but it’s growing quickly, from just $39 billion in 2017 to an expected $64 billion in 2020. Homegrown marketplace platform Flipkart realized this early on and enjoyed nearly unrivalled dominion over the Indian market until Amazon entered the fray in 2013. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head—InfographicWe assess the competition between two major players in the e-commerce sector in India. This infographic outlines key comparative data between Amazon India and Flipkart. Read More
Insight Report | March 25, 2020 Premium Beauty Insights: Beauty Activism Represents the Next Wave of Brand DifferentiationActivism is taking hold in the beauty sector as retailers and brands take a stance on environmental and social issues. In this report, we discuss how social activism is becoming the next big movement the beauty industry, offering brands the opportunity to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. Read More
Insight Report | March 25, 2020 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store DigitalizationIn this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on technology companies that are enabling the transformation of physical stores through artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision. Read More
Insight Report | March 25, 2020 Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 7: Coronavirus Disruption Prompts IRS To Extend Tax Filing and Payment Deadline by 90 DaysWith IRS service centers closed and all in-person meetings with taxpayers cancelled, the US Department of the Treasury announced the IRS will extend the tax deadline from April 15 to July 15. That extension also means taxpayers can pay late without interest or penalties. Read More
