Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 24, 2020 premium US E-Commerce: Post-Crisis Outlook We explore the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on US e-commerce. We present our trend analysis and insights into the online channel’s development in the second quarter of 2020. We also discuss three post-crisis US e-commerce trends across the themes of digital investment, omnichannel capabilities and drones/autonomous vehicles. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | September 23, 2020 Amazon Prime Day 2020 Reportedly To Take Place on October 13: Five Predictions With Amazon expected to hold its Prime Day for Western markets in October this year, we present five expectations for the shopping event—including global sales estimates, the extension of Prime Day and its potential to eclipse Black Friday and Cyber Monday in terms of number of shoppers.Read More
Product TypeRegistered Insight Report Product TypeRegistered Insight Report | September 22, 2020 The Global Shopping Festival Landscape: The New 10.10 Shopping Festival in Context Due to the Covid-19 crisis, shopping holidays are likely to hold heightened relevance during the remainder of 2020 for brands and retailers looking jump-start their sales recoveries, as well as for consumers looking for deals. We present Coresight Research’s new 10.10 Shopping Festival and outline the global landscape of shopping festivals.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 14, 2020 premium Earnings Insights 2Q20, Week 6 and Wrap-Up: Digital Businesses Lead Retail Recovery Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 13, including American Eagle Outfitters, Casey’s General Stores and Kroger. This is the final report in the second-quarter Earnings Insights series. As such, we also summarize the performance of retailers reported in the prior weeks.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | September 9, 2020 premium US Store Closures: More Retailers Shift to E-Commerce at the Expense of Stores US retailers have had to rapidly adjust to the jump in online sales amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss how retailers are rethinking their brick-and-mortar store presence over the longer term as a result of this refocus—covering store closures and the role of the physical store in omnichannel operations.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 8, 2020 premium Opportunities in the US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Market A growing number of inclusive apparel brands and retailers are addressing new consumer expectations in the US women’s plus-size clothing market, broadening their plus-size offerings to better serve this growing segment and take advantage of the opportunity it presents. We present a market overview and explore recent developments—including influencer collaborations and the body positivity movement. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | August 25, 2020 premium US Mall Closures: Impact of Covid-19 Likely To Accelerate Mall Consolidation Considering the impact of Covid-19 on mall consolidation, we present our estimates for mall closures in the next five years. We explore how department store and other anchor store closures are exacerbating the challenges faced by mall owners and the influence of tenant mix on near-term vulnerability—as well as opportunities for malls to adapt and survive, such as through repurposing space into fulfillment centers and tapping health-care and grocery retail. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | August 25, 2020 premium Retail Reimagined: Coresight Research Ebook In Coresight Research’s Retail Reimagined ebook, we offer a thematic outlook to the post-crisis world, exploring eight key retail trends in how brands and retailers can engage with consumers (e.g., gamification, social media), adopt innovative ways of selling (e.g., livestreaming, community group buying, shopping festivals, contact-light retail) and deliver products in an efficient way. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | August 24, 2020 US Survey Update: Online Grocery Shopping Looks To Be Here To Stay (Select Findings) This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on August 19, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | August 24, 2020 premium US Survey Update: Online Grocery Shopping Looks To Be Here To Stay (Full Report) Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on consumers’ online grocery shopping behaviors—comparing the results with our previous survey findings from mid-March. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on August 19.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | August 17, 2020 premium US Survey Update: How Consumers Expect To Shop for the Holidays (Full Report) Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on consumers’ expected shopping behaviors for the 2020 holiday season—comparing the results with our survey findings from a month ago. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on August 12.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | August 14, 2020 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 33: Stein Mart Files for Bankruptcy Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dick’s Sporting Goods, Stein Mart and Sur La Table in the US, and Jigsaw and River Island in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | August 13, 2020 premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #4—Smarter and Greener Warehousing In our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss changes in retail warehousing needs and how technology solutions are helping to meet demand and optimize operations.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | August 13, 2020 premium Retail Reimagined: Advancing Last-Mile Delivery with Technology As part of our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the outlook for retail in a post-crisis world, we discuss how brands and retailers are rethinking last-mile delivery—with safety and convenience for consumers being top of mind. We explore the innovative approaches and advanced technologies being adopted in China and the US, including autonomous robots and drones, smart parcel lockers and dark stores.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | August 12, 2020 premium Insights from Amazon Prime Day 2020 in India: A Precursor to Prime Day in Other Markets We present insights from Amazon’s Prime Day event in India, which took place on August 6–7. We discuss the e-commerce giant’s preparations for the event this year, headline deals and consumer challenges. We discuss how the event in India is a precursor to Amazon’s Prime Day in other markets later in the year, and its implications for brands and retailers.Read More
