Insight Report | January 16, 2020 Premium Chinese New Year Preview: E-Commerce Platforms and Brands Seek To Tap into the Year of Rat’s $156 Billion in Consumer SpendingChinese New Year is the single most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture. We look at what retailers, brands and online platforms are doing to make the most of this annual retail opportunity. Read More
Event Coverage | January 15, 2020 Register for Free Access NRF 2020 Day 3: Store Experiences, Consumer Data and Retail InnovationInsights from day 3 of the NRF Big Show in New York include the massive benefits of experiential shopping, using China as a consumer lab and leveraging data analytics to supercharge consumer insights. Read More
Insight Report | January 15, 2020 Premium US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics, December 2019: Traffic Decline EasesUS store-based traffic was a mixed bag in December as the late Thanksgiving pushed much holiday spending into the following month. Foot traffic continued to fall, transaction volumes slid but ATV and return rates both improved. Read More
Question of the Week | January 14, 2020 Free Report What Is the Most-Listed Clothing Brand on Amazon Fashion?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Is the Most-Listed Clothing Brand on Amazon Fashion? Read More
Event Coverage | January 14, 2020 Register for Free Access NRF 2020 Day 2: Technology is the Key to Improving the Retail Customer ExperienceInsights from day 2 of the NRF Big Show in New York include leveraging advances in technology to enhance customer connections, drive smarter pricing strategies, use gamification to make shopping fun and integrate online with offline. Read More
Insight Report | January 14, 2020 Premium December 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Late Cyber Monday Drives Jump in Costco Online SalesDecember same-store sales showed the impact of the late US Thanksgiving—and the shortest possible number of shopping days before Christmas. November was a nail-biter for some retailers, but for most results rebounded in December as major shopping days were pushed into the following month. Read More
Insight Report | January 14, 2020 Premium Insights from China: How Foreign Retailers Can Leverage the “She Economy”Women are being empowered in China, as we are seeing increasing employment rates and higher incomes for female workers. We look at the increasing shopping power of Chinese women and how foreign brands and retailers can leverage the opportunity of the thriving “She Economy.” Read More
Event Coverage | January 13, 2020 Register for Free Access NRF 2020 Day 1 Insights: The Digital Economy Is HereInsights from day 1 of the NRF 2020 Retail’s Big Show in New York include the value of increasing technology intensity, the changing nature of retail jobs and increasing connectedness. Today’s consumers have more choice than ever before, and that choice is enabled by the rapid rise of digital technologies. Read More
Event Coverage | January 13, 2020 Register for Free Access RetailROI Super Saturday: Remarkable Retail and Digital TransformationAt RetailROI Super Saturday, retailers came together to discuss digital transformation and best practices for retail leadership. We present key insights from this year’s event, held on January 11, with a focus on remarkable retail and investments in technology. Read More
Deep Dive | January 13, 2020 Premium Can AR and VR Be Game Changers in Furniture Retail?Augmented and virtual reality technologies are slowly but surely transforming the shopping experience for consumers in both online and offline retail. We review how various store-based and digital-first furniture retailers are investing in these technologies and assess the impact, challenges and potential of these investments. Read More
Analyst Corner | January 11, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—January 12, 2020 Read More
Event Presentation | January 11, 2020 Premium RAC Board DinnerOn January 11, 2020, Coresight Research presented at the RAC board dinner. This presentation covers Coresight Research’s framework for new retail, plus insights into technology-powered future stores and what lies beyond technology for retail players in terms of brand building, experiences and services. Read More
Store Tracker | January 10, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 2: Pier 1 Imports Plans To Shutter Almost Half of Its Store FleetOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Macy’s and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Debenhams in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | January 10, 2020 Register for Free Access CES 2020 Wrap-Up: Digital Health, Sustainability and 5G-Powered ConnectivityThe Coresight Research team attended CES 2020 in Las Vegas. We present our top five insights from the event, with a focus on healthcare technology and sustainability. Read More
Event Presentation | January 9, 2020 Premium 2019 Holiday Wrap-UpOn January 9, 2020, Coresight Research presented a holiday 2019 wrap-up at a virtual webinar hosted by business weather intelligence firm Planalytics. This presentation provides an early read on US sales over the holiday season sales and recaps the 2019 shopping calendar, including key shopping and returns dates. We also provide insights on the impact of weather on 2019 holiday season shopping. Read More
