Insight Report | July 27, 2021 Premium June 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in June 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for apparel brands and retailers. We present 10 trends that are impacting global apparel and footwear retail and identify strategies for apparel brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | July 21, 2021 Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2021: Amazon Outperforms in a Tough Year for US Clothing and FootwearAs US retail continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic—which hit the apparel sector particularly hard—we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fourth annual Amazon apparel survey report. Read More
Deep Dive | July 20, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Early Read—Higher Earners To Drive Increase in SpendOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we present findings on consumers’ expected spending for the 2021 holiday season. We also cover where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | July 16, 2021 Premium US Travel Recovery: Part 5—Impacts of a Travel Renaissance on Consumer Spending and Industry EmployeesA rebound in travel and associated spending will benefit millions of low-income US workers who were adversely affected by the steep drop-off in travel in 2020. We examine these benefits and the ripple effects across the entire economy. Read More
Insight Report | July 15, 2021 Premium US Travel Recovery: Part 4—The Slow Rebound of International Travel and Its Implications for RetailInbound international travel will be the final piece of the puzzle to form a full rebound of leisure travel spending in the US but will depend heavily on the pace of vaccination rollouts in other countries. We analyze the slow rebound of international travel and its impacts on US retail. Read More
Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium Playbook: Inclusivity in RetailInclusivity is a movement that is being propelled by societal forces. It is a thread that runs through every part of an organization. In this Playbook, we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations. Read More
Insight Report | July 14, 2021 Premium US Travel Recovery: Part 3—Exploring the Domestic-Focused Travel SurgeUsing proprietary US consumer survey findings, we examine how a strong pickup in domestic travel in the summer of 2021 will impact US retail spending across luxury goods, souvenirs and at travel retail locations. Read More
Deep Dive | July 13, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Turn To Warehouse Clubs for Independence DayOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | July 13, 2021 Premium US Travel Recovery: Part 2—What Do Dissipating Regional Travel Differences Mean for Retail?The recovery of travel in the US from the heavy impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic is now fully under way. Using proprietary survey findings, we explore the dissipation of pandemic-led differences in travel by region and the implications for retail. Read More
Insight Report | July 12, 2021 Premium US Travel Recovery: Part 1—A Dichotomous Return to Leisure and Business TravelUsing proprietary survey findings, we analyze the dichotomous recoveries of leisure and business travel in the US and their impact on retail. This report is the first of Coresight Research’s five-part US Travel Recovery series. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2021 Premium Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market OpportunityDiverse representation across gender identification is driving growth in retail categories including apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty. We discuss the emergence and evolution of the gender-free product category, highlighting opportunities for brands and retailers. Read More
Insight Report | July 7, 2021 Premium Demand Forecasting Software: Helping Retailers Anticipate and Adapt to Consumer ShiftsSignificant shifts in consumer demand have presented challenges for retailers in the past year—and consumer behavior continues to change through pandemic recovery 2021. Demand forecasting is therefore essential in today’s retail environment. We discuss the need for such software and the solutions offered by Impact Analytics, a retail technology innovator. Read More
Deep Dive | July 6, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Sustained Strength in Big-Ticket RetailOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Event Coverage | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF Retail Converge 2021: Five Supply Chain Trends To WatchCoresight Research hosted an online discussion on supply chains at NRF Retail Converge, a new digital event from the National Retail Federation. We present five key insights from the event, covering reverse logistics, inventory management, dark stores and more. Read More
