Report

Access research reports and presentations on the retail and technology ecosystem, including consumers, companies, economies, and retail and technology trends. Use the filters below to find research reports and presentations by sector, theme, company or other parameters. Alternatively, use the search box above to find relevant research content.

Insight Report | May 17, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, May 2022: TikTok, Media Companies and Leading Retailers Drive the Global Expansion of Live Shopping

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the increasing popularity of TikTok live shopping, partnerships with media companies, and livestreaming campaigns by leading retailers. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Free Report

Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey Findings

We explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world to assess the current use of livestreaming and retail companies’ expectations in the live-shopping space moving forward.

Event Coverage | May 16, 2022

Register for Free Access

RICE 2022 Wrap-Up: The Future of Retail Is Centered Around Livestreaming, Creativity, the Metaverse and Gaming

We present the major takeaways from RICE 2022 (the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo), held on May 11–12, covering livestreaming, creativity, the metaverse and gaming in retail.

Insight Report | May 16, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram Provide Portals to the Virtual World

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore how social media platforms Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram are bridging the gap between the physical world and the retail metaverse.

Analyst Corner | May 15, 2022

Register for Free Access

Weinswig’s Weekly: The US Inflation Rate Subsides, Finally—But Will This Trend Be Sustained?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the latest trends in, and implications of, inflation in the US, with a focus on price rises in retail.

Insight Report | May 13, 2022 Premium

April 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Easter Weekend Strengthens Traffic

In April 2022, total US nonfood store traffic increased by 20.9% year over year, higher than March’s growth of 16.5% year over year. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.

Store Tracker | May 13, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 19: Savage X Fenty Announces Physical Store Expansion

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Barnes & Noble and Savage X Fenty in the US and Evans Cycles, The Food Warehouse and Hobbycraft in the UK.

Deep Dive | May 13, 2022 Premium

US Packaged Foods Outlook—Sticky Consumer Habits and Price Hikes To Support Outsized Growth

We examine the US packaged foods category, which saw substantial growth during the pandemic. We expect some pandemic behaviors to stick, leading to category growth despite several external headwinds.

Deep Dive | May 12, 2022 Premium

Smart Shopping Solutions To Meet Consumer Expectations for Offline Retail in India

Retailers need to address customers’ evolving needs to stay agile and competitive. We look at customers’ current needs, smart shopping solutions to meet consumer expectations and the advantages of implementing these solutions.

Insight Report | May 11, 2022 Premium

Six Months to Singles’ Day: Set 11.11 on Your Retail Calendar

We begin our countdown to Singles’ Day, the world’s largest online shopping event in terms of GMV. We explore the context of this year’s festival, as well as the opportunities to participate in 11.11 through Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com, covering international brands, sustainability initiatives and logistics.

Deep Dive | May 11, 2022 Premium

Inflation and Apparel: How US Retailers and Consumers Are Responding

In this inflationary environment, apparel retailers are faced with high input costs while consumers are coping with wages that haven’t kept pace with inflation. We analyze the factors driving apparel inflation, the strategies different retailers are taking to save costs and the ways consumers are changing their spending.

Insight Report | May 11, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 2: Crocs, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Gildan Post Strong Results

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 8, 2022, namely Carter’s, the Clorox Company, CVS Health and Estée Lauder, among others.

Deep Dive | May 10, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Update—Consumers Change Their Playbook

Consumers are adopting new shopping strategies to respond to record levels of inflation. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | May 9, 2022 Premium

May 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Will Consumer Spending Persevere Through Higher Interest Rates and Inflation?

In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of May 5, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections.

Insight Report | May 9, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5G

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of 5G wireless connectivity, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about 5G.