Insight Report | September 20, 2019 Premium August 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics Report: Labor Day Weekend Boosts August TrafficUS store traffic declined 4.7% year over year in August. The conversion rate advanced 0.7 percentage points, average transaction value (ATV) grew 1.0% and the product return rate declined 0.1 percentage points. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2019 Premium August 2019 UK Retail Sales: Mixed FortunesTotal UK retail sales were up 2.8% year over year in August versus 3.8% in July. Larger retailers saw solid year-over-year growth of 3.5% in August. Read More
Store Tracker | September 20, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 38: Casey’s to Open More StoresIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Insight Report | September 19, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Automated Micro Fulfillment CentersRetailers face challenges with steadily rising consumer expectations around online convenience, rapid delivery and cross channel integration. Micro fulfillment centers offer a cost-effective solution to reach more customers faster and more reliably. Read More
Deep Dive | September 19, 2019 Premium Buy Online, Return In Store: Assessing Strategies and Drivers of AdoptionIn this report, we explain the buy online, return in store (BORIS) model in detail and assess how some US retailers are using this service to enhance their omnichannel retailing. Read More
Event Coverage | September 19, 2019 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2019: Day 4 Insights – CBD Continues to GrowThe Coresight Research team has been in Las Vegas this week, attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which ran September 15-18. In this report, we share our insights from the fourth and final day of the conference. Read More
Event Coverage | September 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2019: Day 3 Insights – Algorithms and Data Steal the ShowThe proliferation of technology has given companies the ability to collect massive amounts of information, but the volume is so huge that interpreting is a challenge. Executives and leaders need solid data analytics teams to better turn the waves of big data coming at them into actionable insights. Read More
Company Earnings Update | September 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) 3Q19 Results: Beats Consensus on EPS with Strong Magento Bookings, But 4Q Guidance Lags ConsensusAdobe’s 3Q19 results beat consensus EPS estimates, reporting 40% growth in Magento bookings. The company’s 4Q revenue and EPS guidance fell below consensus estimates. Read More
Flash Report | September 18, 2019 Register for Free Access China’s Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Sees Steady Growth in Consumer SpendingSpending during this year’s Mid-autumn Festival suggests Chinese consumer spending remains buoyant. Spending on travel, cultural events and cinemas saw solid, and in some cases very strong, growth during the holiday. Read More
Company Earnings Update | September 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Ocado (LSE: OCDO) 3Q19 Trading Update: Surge in Customer Orders; JV on the Right TrackIn 3Q19, Ocado grew retail revenue 11.4% year over year, driven by a 12.1% rise in average orders per week. Read More
Question of the Week | September 17, 2019 Free Report How Does Amazon’s UK Apparel Offering Break Down?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Does Amazon’s UK Apparel Offering Break Down? Read More
Event Coverage | September 17, 2019 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2019: Day 2 Insights – Artificial Intelligence, Personalization and Growth ChannelsThe Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas this week attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18. In this report, we share our insights from the second day of the conference. Read More
Insight Report | September 17, 2019 Premium Insights from China: Brand MashupsThe Chinese consumer goods market is unusually fast-moving and innovative, and brands are working hard to drive excitement among shoppers. We have previously discussed how brands have launched unusual adaptations, often in partnership with online platforms such as Tmall. Brand mashups are a part of this innovative approach. Read More
Company Earnings Update | September 17, 2019 Register for Free Access Inditex (BME: ITX) 1H19 Results: Revenue Up, Promoting SustainabilityInditex reported 1H19 revenues of €12.8 billion, up 6.6%; EPS of €0.50, up 8.7%; and predicts its new sustainably made line will grow 110% for the year and by 2020 will represent 25% of all clothing sold by Inditex. Read More
Flash Report | September 17, 2019 Register for Free Access Amazon Go Was Originally Forecast to Comprise 156 Stores with Sales of $639 Million in 2020, According to Leaked Company DocumentsAmazon documents from 2018 contain pertinent details about the company’s plans for its Amazon Go stores. Read More
