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Insight Report | April 5, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Improve in the Holiday Quarter Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates increased year over year as well as on a two-year basis for many retailers.

Insight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium

US Retail Foodservice: Three Key Trends

We examine three key trends in the US retail foodservice space, which has seen significant shifts due to the pandemic. We discuss how grocery retailers can tap ghost kitchens, meal kits and deli departments to boost sales.

Deep Dive | April 4, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Easter Expectations

Avoidance of public places rose again, up from its mid-March low. Consumers who plan to spend on Easter estimate spending an average of $200. We analyze consumer habits across food and nonfood categories as well as in-store and online purchases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | April 4, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Blockchain

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

Deep Dive | April 4, 2022 Premium

Onshoring: Is Now the Time for the US?

Amid revived debate around reshoring sourcing and manufacturing to the US, we discuss onshoring as a sourcing strategy for US brands and retailers and what it would take to bring sourcing to the US.

Analyst Corner | April 3, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Talking Livestreaming E-Commerce at Shoptalk

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Coresight Research’s livestreaming e-commerce presentation at Shoptalk.

Insight Report | March 31, 2022 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 22% Year over Year

The 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 February 2022, which show consumer spending in a solid position.

Store Tracker | March 31, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 13: US Store Openings Up 8% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Marc’s, Walmart and WinCo Foods in the US and Hamleys, Pandora and Rituals in the UK.

Event Coverage | March 31, 2022

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Shoptalk 2022 Day Four and Wrap-Up: Key Retail Trends Include Personalization, Livestreaming and the Metaverse

We present our top insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 30, as well as the key trends that were discussed throughout the event, This report covers personalization, livestreaming, the metaverse and more.

Insight Report | March 31, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Department Store Insights: Macy’s Sees Strongest Recovery

We examine the performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstorm in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 and 2019 in terms of sales, revenue, digital sales, product categories and more.

Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Premium

Shein in US Fast Fashion: The Multibillion-Dollar Apparel Giant Captures Share Among Young Shoppers

Shein is gaining share in the US fast-fashion market. We analyze the apparel giant’s strategies, target consumers, and competitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as recent company developments.

Event Coverage | March 30, 2022

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Shoptalk 2022 Day Three: Unlocking Creative Collaboration in Beauty, Supply Chain Complexity and Retail Transformation

We present our top insights from the third day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 29, covering fun and creativity in the beauty industry, global supply chain concerns, reverse logistics, data privacy, consumer-centric growth and more.

Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Free Report

Retail Personalization in 2022: Balancing Trust, Data Collection and Privacy

Brands and retailers must recognize value exchange as a key component when they deliver personalized marketing efforts to consumers. We discuss the difference in perceptions between consumers and retailers on retail personalization and data privacy, based on proprietary survey findings. We also look at areas such as loyalty programs and consumers’ willingness to share their personal data. This free report is sponsored by Sailthru.

Insight Report | March 30, 2022 Premium

March 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in February 2022, we saw strong growth in retail sales in both the US and the UK, and solid sales growth in China. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Event Coverage | March 29, 2022

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Shoptalk 2022 Day Two: Strategic Growth Opportunities for Retail—Livestreaming, Digital Tech, the Metaverse and More

We present our top insights from the second day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 28, covering emerging digital technologies, livestreaming e-commerce, the metaverse and more.