May 20, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit ChinaWe analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more.
May 20, 2022 Insight Report Premium April 2022 China Retail Sales: Sales Slump Amid Extended LockdownsWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in April 2022, year-over-year sales declined by 9.7%, slowing to the lowest point since March 2020. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.
May 19, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: US Retail Loyalty Programs—Redefining Customer EngagementLoyalty programs help differentiate brands and retailers, playing a vital role in driving customer engagement and retention. In this Think Tank, we explore US retail loyalty programs, including the benefits that US consumers value, the competitive landscape, market drivers and three emerging trends in the space.
May 19, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty ProgramsCustomer loyalty programs are an effective way for brands and retailers to increase customer lifetime value and thus enhance the top line and achieve sustainable growth. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands’ and retailers’ customer loyalty programs.
May 19, 2022 Insight Report Premium India Retail Insights: Exploring India’s Latest Super App and the Wider Super-App EcosystemWe examine India’s latest super app, Tata Neu, covering its core offerings, loyalty-building features and plans for growth, as well as consumer’s reactions on the app’s launch day. We also discuss India’s super-app ecosystem as a whole.
May 18, 2022 Insight Report Premium April 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Strengthens but Volumes Remain Down Year over YearApril 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by 6% year over year as discretionary spending was squeezed by inflation. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increase and which did not do well.
May 18, 2022 Deep Dive Register for Free Access The On-Demand Manufacturing Revolution in Apparel: Five Factors Fueling GrowthTo combat supply chain challenges and reduce overhead costs, many apparel brands and retailers are turning to on-demand manufacturing, either through in-house capabilities or partnerships. We analyze findings from a Coresight Research survey of US-based apparel brands and retailers to identify five key factors that are fueling the growth of on-demand manufacturing in the apparel industry—covering sustainability, advanced technologies and more.
May 17, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 3: Coty, Tapestry and Weis Post Strong Results; Qurate’s 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 15, 2022, namely Coty, Qurate Retail, Tapestry and Under Armour, among others.
May 17, 2022 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, May 2022: TikTok, Media Companies and Leading Retailers Drive the Global Expansion of Live ShoppingAs 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.
May 17, 2022 Deep Dive Free Report Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey FindingsWe 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.
May 16, 2022 Event Coverage Register for Free Access RICE 2022 Wrap-Up: The Future of Retail Is Centered Around Livestreaming, Creativity, the Metaverse and GamingWe 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.
May 16, 2022 Insight Report Premium Metaverse Latest: Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram Provide Portals to the Virtual WorldAs 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.
May 15, 2022 Analyst Corner 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.
May 13, 2022 Insight Report Premium April 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Easter Weekend Strengthens TrafficIn 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.
May 13, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 19: Savage X Fenty Announces Physical Store ExpansionOur 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.
