June 6, 2022 Deep Dive Free Report The Metaverse in Retail: Taking Brand Recognition, Engagement and Loyalty to a New LevelWe explore the technologies that drive the metaverse and Web3, and their benefits for retailers—including brand recognition, engagement and loyalty. We profile blockchain platform Tezos and present notable examples of brands that are exploring the frontier of the metaverse today.
June 5, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retail’s Current Polarized TrajectoriesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail’s current polarized trajectories.
June 3, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 22: Couche-Tard and Sears Hometown Announce Store Closure PlansOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard, American Eagle Outfitters and Sears Hometown in the US and B&M, HMV and Nisa in the UK.
June 1, 2022 Insight Report Premium US Home Fitness: Hybrid Is the FutureAlthough consumers are returning to gyms, home fitness is evolving into a hybrid model following the huge boom in purchases of fitness equipment for home use during the pandemic. We discuss the home fitness market, including apps, wearables and implications for apparel retailers.
June 1, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Playbook: Succeeding with Alternative Models in Retail–Resale, Subscription and RentalIn this Playbook, we present six key strategies for retailers to capitalize on the benefits of three alternative models in retail: resale, subscription and rental. We discuss examples of each strategy and analyze how retailers can unlock new opportunity with each model.
June 1, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2022: Amazon Dominates as Pandemic Impacts FadeWe explore Amazon’s shifting position in an apparel sector reshaped by the pandemic, revealing how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fifth annual Amazon apparel survey report.
June 1, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, May 2022: Nordstrom Pushes Total Closed Retail Space To 27 Million Square FeetThe US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of May 27, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.
May 31, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 5: Guess, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Burlington, Gap and Ross Sales DeclineOur 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 29, 2022, namely Alibaba, American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy and Dollar General, among others.
May 31, 2022 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Lockdowns in China and Cyberattacks Rattle Supply Chains While Acquisition Activity Heats UpAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine how the lockdowns in Shanghai, Shenzhen and other cities in China continue to disrupt the supply chain, the threat of cyberattacks in supply chains, recent logistics-related acquisitions and the potential impact of the FABRIC Act.
May 31, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Conflicted Shoppers React to Rising Covid-19 Cases and Rising TemperaturesConsumer behavior shows the conflict between rising Covid-19 cases and warmer weather. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
May 31, 2022 Event Coverage Premium Aptos Engage 2022: From Good to Great in Unified Commerce, Addressing Retail Challenges Across Inflation, Loyalty and MoreWe present key insights from Aptos Engage 2022, held on May 16–19, covering the current challenges in retail—such as inflation and customer loyalty—and Aptos management’s vision for unified commerce.
May 31, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Household Care Outlook—Sustainability and Wellness To Support Multiyear ExpansionHousehold care product sales will experience stronger than pre-pandemic growth levels in 2022. This report analyzes the market size and factors that impact growth, including inflation, as well as key companies.
May 30, 2022 Insight Report Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: CryptocurrenciesAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore the role of cryptocurrencies in the metaverse and discuss their benefits and underlying technologies. We consider what brands and retailers should know about cryptocurrencies.
May 30, 2022 Insight Report Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: April 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 6% Year over YearThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from April 2022, showing that spending is up 6% year over year.
May 30, 2022 Deep Dive Premium AI in Sourcing: The Need of the Hour?With sourcing procedures and practices facing increasing scrutiny, retail players are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence (AI) programs improve operational efficiency. We discuss five key applications of AI across sourcing stages, the challenges they address and innovators offering AI-based solutions.
