Insight Report | March 19, 2020 Premium China Retail Sales Slide During Coronavirus Shutdown: Implications for US RetailAs US retail (and citizenry) brace for the impact of the worsening COVID-19 outbreak, China is slowly but surely recovering. What lessons can US retail learn from their Chinese counterparts to navigate this uncertain time? Read More
Insight Report | March 19, 2020 Premium February 2020 US Retail Sales: Growth Strengthens as Grocery Stores See Coronavirus-Driven Panic BuyingRetail sales jumped in February following already impressive gains in January. But the wealth was not spread evenly as growth was largely driven by coronavirus panic buying. Read More
Insight Report | March 18, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Retail Braces for Worsening OutbreakThe situation in the US is changing rapidly as local, state and federal governments moves to slow the spread of coronavirus. Retail is getting ready for a tough few months as closures hammer earnings. Read More
Insight Report | March 18, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: India Suspends Visas as Supply Chains Are Disrupted and Consumers Face LockdownsIndia reported its first COVID-19 case on January 30. Although it appears to be spreading more slowly than in other countries, concerns have prompted a suspension of visitors, lockdowns and product shortages. Read More
Insight Report | March 18, 2020 Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 6: Average Refund Size Almost Equal to Last YearAs of week six of the US tax refund season, the number of returns processed by the IRS is down marginally year over year, while the total value of tax refunds is almost equal to last year. Read More
Deep Dive | March 18, 2020 Premium America’s Changing Shopping Centers: Part 1—Where the Mall Stands NowThe first report in our series America’s Changing Shopping Centers offers a data-rich exploration of where malls stand now. In particular, we look at how the rationalization of mall space has lagged store closures, suggesting a correction could be overdue. Read More
Flash Report | March 18, 2020 Register for Free Access Amazon Suspends Inbound Shipments of Non-Essential Products from Marketplace SellersAs the coronavirus outbreak spreads in the US, online has surged as shoppers shun stores and crowded locations. Faced with unprecedented demand, Amazon suspends support for third-party sellers for all but essential items. Read More
| March 17, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Social Commerce Survey: Instagram, Influencers and ShoppingWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Social Commerce Survey: Instagram, Influencers and Shopping. Read More
Flash Report | March 17, 2020 Register for Free Access Amazon Plans To Add 100,000 Workers, Bucking the COVID-19 Employment TrendAs coronavirus angst drives people to hoard toilet paper and shun crowded places (including most retail locations), many in retail may worry about their prospects. But Amazon plans to hire 100,000 people—and give them a raise. Read More
Insight Report | March 17, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Technology To Reduce Returns, Enhance Product Listings and Boost Brand EngagementEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we focus on digital tools that have been launched recently to provide consumers with a richer, more informed shopping experience both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Read More
Deep Dive | March 17, 2020 Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Can Personalization and Data Privacy Co-Exist?We examine how Anagog is disrupting the personalization market in retail through its smartphone-based AI technology, which enables businesses to make personalized offers based on their customers’ real-world behavior in real time. We also discuss data privacy concerns and growing consumer expectations. Read More
Question of the Week | March 16, 2020 Free Report What Is the Proportion of Clothing Brands in Amazon’s Total Private-Label Portfolio?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Is the Proportion of Clothing Brands in Amazon’s Total Private-Label Portfolio? Read More
Flash Report | March 16, 2020 Register for Free Access Former Home Depot CFO Carol Tomé To Succeed David Abney as UPS CEOUPS has surprised company watchers by appointing the first outsider to serve as CEO. The former Home Depot CFO was credited with deliver huge gains in shareholder value, and now UPS hopes she can do the same for them. Read More
Insight Report | March 16, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: InfographicWe explore the results of a Coresight Research proprietary survey of US social media users. This infographic focuses on how Instagram is used by US consumers as part of the shopping journey. Read More
Deep Dive | March 16, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: Instagram, Influencers and ShoppingWe discuss the use of Instagram by US shoppers, as part of our new report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how often consumers use the photo- and video-sharing social platform to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. In addition, we consider the impact of Instagram influencers on US social media shoppers. Read More
