Flash Report | January 29, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Economic ImpactThe coronavirus hitting central China came at a bad time for the domestic economy—just before the all-important Lunar New Year holidays. The good news is that most consumers probably did most of their holiday shopping in advance; the bad news is that the outbreak is far from over. Read More
Insight Report | January 29, 2020 Premium December 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaThis month’s economic data from China, the US and the UK was largely positive, although higher gasoline prices in the US pushed up the CPI. But, we still saw strong growth in US retail sales, despite consumers having to spend more on gasoline. Read More
Deep Dive | January 22, 2020 Free Report Retail 2020: 10 Retail-Tech Startup TrendsIn 2020, the retail industry will be shaped by emerging technologies that will change the way consumers interact with brands, while retailers will collaborate more than ever with tech startups to future-proof their businesses. Discover our 10 trends for the year. Read More
Deep Dive | January 21, 2020 Free Report Retail 2020: Five Forces, 10 Trends in Global RetailCoresight Research looks ahead at the 10 trends we think will reshape retail in 2020. We expect inclusivity to become more inclusive, innovative business models to become more mainstream and technology to continue to drive retail innovation. Read More
Insight Report | December 26, 2019 Premium November 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaUS, UK and China consumer data shows a mixed bag in prices, wage growth and consumer spending. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the new year. Read More
Deep Dive | December 11, 2019 Premium Cannabis Insights: The Marijuana ConsumerWe analyze the results of our US survey of marijuana (or cannabis) users, in nine states where marijuana is legal for recreational use. We look at how much marijuana users spend on the drug, how often they use marijuana and how they consume it, where they purchase the drug and why they use the drug—including medical and recreational reasons. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium October 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaMacro economic indicators from the US, UK and China all seem to point to positive – but growth seems unsteady and although positive there remain areas of concern. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the holidays. Read More
Insight Report | November 25, 2019 Premium Ulta Beauty vs. Sephora: Assessing Loyalty Reward Programs and the Buying Behaviors of Beauty ShoppersWe discuss the success of two dominant US retail chains, Ulta Beauty and Sephora, with a focus on the nature and impact of each retailer’s loyalty program as well as their employment of artificial intelligence and data analytics to drive customer engagement. We also compare the shopping behaviors of Ulta’s and Sephora’s customers using survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | November 21, 2019 Premium Cannabis Insights: The CBD ConsumerOur new survey sheds light on the CBD boom. We look at who is buying CBD, where they buy it and why they use it—to review the opportunity for retailers to enter this fast-growing category. Read More
Event Coverage | November 20, 2019 Register for Free Access Key Insights from CEW’s Connected Consumer Conference 2019We discuss the key insights from the Connected Consumer Conference 2019, with an emphasis on the beauty sector. We cover the changing consumption in China and findings from Singles’ Day this year, the emergence of “harmonized retail” and the growing influence of social media in commerce. Read More
Insight Report | November 12, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: Consumer Survey Insights—Gen-Zers Show Biggest Gains in Spending IntentConsidering US consumer spending plans, destination preferences and shopping habits, we assess the retail outlook for the 2019 holiday season. We present key trends across different age groups, and offer key insights into the expected use of online platforms and associated services. Read More
Insight Report | November 8, 2019 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q19: Growth Slows in Both Countries; Trade Tensions Show ImpactIn this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China. US GDP grew by a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.9% in the third quarter of 2019, while GDP in China increased 6.0% year over year. Read More
Market Outlook | November 5, 2019 Premium Global Eyewear Market: Technology, Sustainability and Customization Are Shaping the Industry’s FutureGlobal eyewear market growth has been slow – but Coresight Research believes there are pockets of opportunity in the eyewear market as innovative startups create new product and service offerings – and as established players up their games to expand the market. Read More
Event Coverage | October 31, 2019 Register for Free Access WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit: Day 2 InsightsThe Coresight Research team presents highlights from the 14th annual Women’s Wear Daily Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, including the growing importance of sustainability, the new era of collaboration and the dominant role of Gen-Xers. Read More
Event Coverage | October 30, 2019 Register for Free Access WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit: Day 1 InsightsThe Coresight Research team presents highlights from the 14th annual Women’s Wear Daily Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, including the transformation of the retail industry and spectacular retail, shifts in consumer behavior and brand collaborations. Read More
