Deep Dive | March 29, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Rising Avoidance Fuels Online ShoppingOnline shopping is rising along with US consumers’ avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium March 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Year-Over-Year Sales Growth To Slow Against Historic 2021 ComparativesIn 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 the end February 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections. Read More
Event Coverage | March 28, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day One: Retail’s In-Person ReunionWe present our top insights from the first day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 27, covering prestige beauty developments, private traffic, transparency in business leadership, healthcare, investor opportunities and more. Read More
Event Coverage | March 28, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022—”Shark Reef” Startup Competition Recap: 15 Retail-Tech Innovators, Two WinnersCoresight Research hosted the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 2022. We present highlights from the presentations of each participating startup and reveal the winners of the competition. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium Inclusive Beauty: Opportunities To Reach Older ConsumersBaby boomers could represent a key demographic for beauty brands and retailers as the US population ages. We discuss the opportunities for the beauty industry to be more age-inclusive, with examples of strategies from notable beauty brands. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium February 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Grow Even as Inflation Drives Value Expansion; Online Sales See Record DropAmidst inflation, overall sales increased 10.0% year-over-year while online sales declined by 16.9%. We analyze February UK retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Developments in Immersive Technology and Virtual ConcertsAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the metaverse space—covering AR and VR headsets (immersive tech), virtual concerts and more. Read More
Deep Dive | March 28, 2022 Premium 4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and RetailersWe analyze the fourth quarter of 2021 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Event Coverage | March 25, 2022 Register for Free Access Preview: Shoptalk 2022—“Shark Reef” Startup CompetitionCoresight Research will host the “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition at Shoptalk 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 three panel discussions in which Coresight Research will participate at Shoptalk 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | March 25, 2022 Free Report Business Planning and Forecasting: Setting Up for Success Amid Rising Economic VolatilityWe explore the current state of planning and forecasting processes in retail, including the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. We present three key strategies for businesses to succeed in a volatile environment, focusing on the use of external economic data, investments and planning systems. This free report is sponsored by Prevedere. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 25, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Calico Helps Brands Manage and Streamline Their Supply ChainsAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Calico, a retail-technology software-as-a-service (Saas) company whose smart production management platform helps direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands streamline the supply chain management process. Read More
Store Tracker | March 25, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 12: US Store Closures Down 56% 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 Boot Barn, Dillard’s and Whole Foods Market in the US and Adidas, Peacocks and River Island in the UK. Read More
Innovator Profile | March 24, 2022 Premium Innovator Profile: Glimpse Helps Brands To Create Immersive Product Trial ExperiencesAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk 2022, we present Glimpse, a retail-technology company that enables brands and retailers to create immersive product trial experiences through collaborations with short-term rentals. Read More
Event Coverage | March 24, 2022 Premium MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022: Entering the Metaverse, Understanding Chinese Consumers and Harnessing InfluencersWe present key insights from MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022 on the latest global trends in marketing and e-commerce, with a focus on the metaverse, Chinese consumer trends and influencer marketing. Read More
Insight Report | March 24, 2022 Premium Inclusive Beauty: Catering to Diverse Races and EthnicitiesAs the population of the US grows increasingly diverse, there are opportunities for the beauty sector to serve underrepresented consumers from different races and ethnicities. We examine how brands and retailers are incorporating diversity into their strategic goals and the trends driving the race-inclusive movement in beauty. Read More
