October 27, 2021 Deep Dive Premium US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Extending Sizes, Expanding CategoriesRetailers and brands are expanding their collections to address opportunities in the US women’s plus-size apparel market. We discuss such retail initiatives and present our expectations for the future growth of the market and its key drivers.
October 27, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Three—Solving for Online Fulfillment ChallengesAlthough multichannel fulfillment services are attractive to customers, there are many challenges for retailers in offering these options. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore these challenges and identify how third-party logistics providers support retailers in successfully implementing and realizing the full benefits of mall-based fulfillment services.
October 26, 2021 Innovator Profile Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: CommentSold Powers Livestream Shopping for SMBsAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile CommentSold, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables small and medium-sized retail businesses (SMBs) to implement live social selling across multiple shopping platforms.
October 25, 2021 Insight Report Premium September 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Slows to a HaltUK retail sales growth slowed for the fifth consecutive month, to flat growth, year over year. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for September 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends.
October 25, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Exploring the US Consumer Products Rental MarketWe provide an overview of the US consumer products rental market, covering market players and growth drivers within five key segments. We also discuss three trends we are seeing in the market, plus potential headwinds.
October 24, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Halloween Is Here—In-Person and In-StoreThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses consumers’ expectations and retailers’ preparations for Halloween 2021.
October 22, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 42: US Store Closures Cross 5,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fleet Feet, Miniso and Vuori in the US and Calvin Klein, JD Sports and New Look in the UK.
October 22, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in Luxury: Kering vs. LVMHAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Kering and LVMH, the two leading houses in the global luxury sector. We provide insights into four key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, markets of operation, digital strategies and business expansion.
October 21, 2021 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: India’s Apparel Retail Sector To See Resurgence in 2022India’s apparel retail market continues to see significant changes in consumer buying behavior and e-commerce penetration. In this Market Outlook, we present our expectations for the future of the market into 2022 and beyond, including growth drivers, trends and the competitive landscape.
October 21, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report The Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey FindingsIt is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in increasing productivity and employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider.
October 20, 2021 Insight Report Premium September 2021 China Retail Sales: Highest Online Sales Growth in a YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In September 2021, total sales growth increased by single digits year over year, while online retail sales reached their highest point in a year.
October 20, 2021 Insight Report Premium Big Billion Days 2021 Wrap-Up: Flipkart’s Event Boosts Seller Growth and Consumer EngagementFlipkart held its annual Big Billion Days in India on October 3–10, 2021. We discuss the metrics that Flipkart released for the shopping event, covering Flipkart programs and partnerships, seller participation, popular product categories and more.
October 19, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report Where, What and How Will US Consumers Shop for Holiday 2021?The Coresight Research x January Digital 2021 US Holiday Insights Survey explores US consumers’ expectations to shop for the holidays. Trends uncovered will enable brands and retailers to generate data-driven marketing strategies to effectively gain share of wallet during this critical year-end opportunity. This free report is sponsored by strategic consulting and media firm January Digital.
October 19, 2021 Insight Report Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #3—Seasonal Hiring To Surge as Retail and Logistics Battle for Holiday WorkersAs part of our The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series, we outline key developments related to hiring for the US holiday season this year, including announced hiring plans by retailers and logistics firms, as well as the challenges presented by heightened e-commerce and the tight labor market.
October 19, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Inflation and Shortage Concerns Ahead of HolidayUS consumers are becoming more worried about rising inflation and product shortages as the holiday season begins. Our latest US Consumer Tracker provides a monthly temperature check of shoppers’ holiday expectations as well as a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.