Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 10, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: AliExpress Fights for Share of Cross-Border E-Commerce with New Singles’ Day Push—with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses moves by China’s AliExpress cross-border e-commerce platform (owned by Alibaba Group) to penetrate Western markets, including through its Singles’ Day promotions. Read More
Infographic | November 8, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 45: Stores, Stores, StoresDiscover key data points we are watching in week 45 of 2024. This week, we focus on physical retail: How are store closures tracking for 2024 in the UK, the US and Canada? Read More
Store Tracker | November 6, 2024 Premium Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024: Closures Outpace OpeningsThe Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on announced and actual store openings and closures in Canada. In this report, we include highlights from Alimentation Couch-Tard, Loblaw Companies, Sobey’s and more. Read More
Insight Report | November 5, 2024 Premium VF Corporation Investor Day 2024: New Strategic Focus on Scalability and Financial ResilienceDiscover insights from VF Corporation’s Investor Day 2024, covering the company’s financial targets and strategic growth plans for FY25-28. Read More
Deep Dive | November 5, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Deck the Halls! Holiday Shopping Accelerates, with Décor Top of the List: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment. Read More
Infographic | November 4, 2024 Premium Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers’ Holiday Travel PlansDiscover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ expectations and behavior during the holiday season. In this graphic, we spotlight travel, presenting consumers’ plans for out-of-town trips. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 3, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: Has Temu Stalled US Dollar Stores’ Growth?—Assessing the Threat with Sujeet NaikIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Sujeet Naik, Analyst, offers data-driven insights on whether online marketplace Temu has played a role in the recent underperformance of dollar stores in the US. Read More
Store Tracker | November 1, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 44: US Store Closures Climb 60% Year Over Year to Highest Level Since 2020Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight the huge rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from major retailers including Amazon and Skechers USA. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Ross Stores. Read More
Infographic | November 1, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 44: Wellness and SustainabilityDiscover key data points we are watching in week 44 of 2024. This week, we focus on wellness and sustainability, offering US consumer survey findings on GLP-1 users’ behavior and consumer attitudes to sustainability, as well as data on food waste in grocery retail. Read More
Infographic | October 31, 2024 Premium RetailTech Bites: What US Consumers Think About Retail Technologies—Electronic Shelf Labels, Facial-Recognition Software, GenAIDiscover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ awareness and perceptions of electronic shelf labels, facial-recognition software and GenAI (generative artificial intelligence). Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2024 Premium Sustainability in Focus—Middle-Income Millennials Choose Eco-Friendly Retailers: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraHow much do US consumers care about sustainability in retail? This US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report presents our annual analysis of shoppers’ sustainability concerns. Discover the impact of sustainability on consumers’ decisions when shopping for essential and discretionary products, and dive into variations by consumer demographic. Read More
Infographic | October 29, 2024 Premium The Coresight Research FRESH Framework for AI Use and Food Waste Reduction in Grocery RetailThe FRESH framework guides grocery retailers in strategically scaling up AI (artificial intelligence) capabilities to upgrade fresh food operations, maximize margins and reduce food waste. Read More
Insight Report | October 29, 2024 Premium Introducing the FRESH Framework: Winning in Grocery with AI While Reducing Food WasteWe launch our proprietary FRESH framework to help grocery retailers strategically scale up AI (artificial intelligence) capabilities to upgrade fresh food operations, maximize margins and reduce food waste. Read More
Deep Dive | October 29, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Toys Are in Demand This Week: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Which retailers are popular, and what are holiday shoppers buying? Dive into this weekly report series to find out, and uncover overall consumer sentiment. Read More