November 19, 2024 Insight Report Premium The 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2025–26The 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and compare when these fall to the prior year.
November 18, 2024 Insight Report Premium Ulta Beauty Investor Day 2024: Targeting Sustainable Growth, with a Focus on Digital InnovationDiscover insights from Ulta Beauty’s Investor Day 2024, covering the company’s strategic priorities for sustainable growth.
November 18, 2024 Deep Dive Premium Holiday 2024: Hottest Toys—Creativity-Boosting Toys and Promotions To Rule the SeasonWe discuss the hottest toys in the US retail space based on the “top toys” lists from Amazon, Target and Walmart, among others. We also discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and present key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting this holiday season.
November 17, 2024 Analyst Corner Premium Analyst Corner—Is GenAI Changing the World? Part Two: Solving Four Major Hurdles Takes Progressive Improvement, with Charlie PoonIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Charlie Poon, Analyst, discusses GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) as a progressive opportunity. What hurdles need to be overcome to realize the technology’s true potential? Understand the path to a GenAI revolution.
November 15, 2024 Insight Report Premium October 2024 US Retail Sales: Nonstore Retailers Lead as Growth AcceleratesIn October 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew by over 5% year over year, accelerating from the growth seen in August and September. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.
November 15, 2024 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 46: Big-Ticket Weakness Claims Another Home RetailerOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight another significant rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Marketing Officer at REI.
November 15, 2024 Infographic Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 46: US Retail and E-Commerce FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 46 of 2024. This week, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US retailing, covering market projections, market share breakdown and e-commerce penetration.
November 14, 2024 Insight Report Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: US Retailers Continue To Backtrack on Self-Checkout, Shoplifting Soars to Record Levels in England and WalesWe present the latest developments in retail shrink, including new legislation and self-checkout changes in the US, and shoplifting data from the UK. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers.
November 14, 2024 Insight Report Premium Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2024—Coresight Research ObservationsCoresight Research is a global company with offices across multiple continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2024.
November 13, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside EarningsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 10, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, Ralph Lauren, Qurate Retail and Wayfair, among others.
November 12, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season.
November 12, 2024 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing LandscapeIn this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the US retail and e-commerce market. Dive into our report today to gain insights on emerging ideas and opportunities in US retailing, understand the growth trajectory of the market as we head into 2025, and explore the competitive landscape.
November 11, 2024 Deep Dive Databank Members Further Stimulus Measures—Are They Moving the Needle on Sentiment?: China Consumer Survey InsightsDiving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering China’s stimulus measures. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends.
November 11, 2024 Infographic Premium Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers on Porch Piracy, Preferred Delivery Options and Fulfillment ExpectationsDiscover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ attitudes to last-mile delivery this holiday season, including their concern about porch piracy and their preferences for fast versus reliable delivery.
November 11, 2024 Deep Dive Free Report AI for Merchandising: Applications, Implementation and Benefits AboundDive into the transformative impact and critical benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) on merchandising within the retail industry, and gain actionable insights on the key steps required to successfully integrate the technology. This research report is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Board.
