Event Coverage | September 20, 2022 Free Report Groceryshop 2022—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition Recap: 12 Innovators, Two WinnersCoresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Groceryshop 2022. We present highlights from the presentations of each participating startup and reveal the winners of the competition. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium August 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Pick Up; Most Sectors Report Positive GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in August 2022, year-over-year sales grew 5.1%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | September 20, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Headed Toward Fall with Retail Inflation Pressures PersistingAs retail inflation pressures persist into fall, our US consumer survey presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium Inside Gap Inc.’s Lab Stores: Observations Through the Lens of the BEST FrameworkEarlier this year, members of the Coresight Research team visited Gap Inc.’s four laboratory stores, located near the company’s San Francisco, California headquarters. We view the stores through the lens of our proprietary BEST framework. Read More
Insight Report | September 19, 2022 Premium August 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volume Declines Deepen as Inflation JumpsIn August 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 5.2% year over year while values grew 3.6%. Online sales declined by 9.5%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 18, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Reviewing the Second Elizabethan Age—How Did the UK Economy Fare During Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign and What Does the Near Future Hold?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how the UK economy fared during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and what the near future holds. Read More
Deep Dive | September 16, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in Australia Grocery Retailing: Woolworths vs. ColesWoolworths and Coles are heavyweights in Australian grocery retailing. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into key elements of their businesses: revenue and margin growth, market share, store portfolios, e-commerce initiatives and growth strategies. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Passes 30% for the First Time in 2022The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended August 7, 2022. Read More
Store Tracker | September 16, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 37: US Store Closures Down by Half Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters and Casey’s General Stores, among others, in the US and Asda, Farmfoods, and Rituals, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Free Report Groceryshop 2022 Preview: “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch CompetitionCoresight Research will host the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Groceryshop 2022. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. We also provide details of the panel discussions in which Coresight Research will participate at Groceryshop 2022. Read More
Innovator Profile | September 16, 2022 Free Report Innovator Profile: Vici Robotics Powers Productivity in Inventory Management Through RoboticsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Groceryshop 2022, we present Vici Robotics, a commercial robot-as-a-service (RaaS) company that powers retailer productivity through inventory automation. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Premium Research Preview: The Future of US Grocery RetailWe offer an early look at research from our forthcoming report, The Future of US Grocery Retail, looking out to 2030 with our analysts’ quantitative predictions for US grocery retailing, including market scale, channels, consumer behavior and product categories. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Premium August 2022 US Retail Sales: Value Growth Strengthens but Real Declines ContinueAugust 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 7.9% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increases and which declined. Read More
Event Coverage | September 15, 2022 Premium Scaleup Impact Summit 2022: The Latest Trends in AI, the Metaverse and Web 3.0We present our key insights from the Scaleup Impact Summit 2022, hosted by WHub on September 6–7, 2022, in Hong Kong. The event brought together speakers from around the world to discuss the latest trends in AI (artificial intelligence), the metaverse and Web 3.0. Read More
Deep Dive | September 15, 2022 Free Report Tackling Online Cart Abandonment: How To Convert the Three in Four Carts Lost at CheckoutWe uncover the latest online cart abandonment rates in US e-commerce and explore the biggest friction points leading shoppers to abandon their carts, based on proprietary survey findings. We also present key actions that retailers can take to reduce cart abandonment on their websites. This free report is sponsored by Bolt. Read More