August 30, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Apparel Subscription E-Commerce: Market Growth, Key Models and Profit-Boosting Strategies for Brands and RetailersThe US apparel subscription e-commerce market is set to see strong sales growth in 2021, following on from high online shopping demand amid the pandemic in 2020. We discuss our market outlook, competitive landscape, subscription models and strategies for apparel subscription businesses to improve profitability.
August 29, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Big Retailers Are Increasingly Sharing Their Space with Brands and Even Other RetailersThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how big retailers are increasingly sharing their store space with external brands and even other retailers.
August 27, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 34: US Store Openings Up 48% 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 Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Dunham’s Sports and Total Wine in the US and B&Q, Iceland and Planet Organic in the UK.
August 26, 2021 Insight Report Premium July 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in July 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US and China but deceleration in the UK. We analyze these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.
August 26, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in Sportswear: Adidas vs. NIKEAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Adidas and NIKE, the two largest sportswear companies globally. In this report, we provide insights into the two companies’ revenues, as well as sales channels, key strategies, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
August 25, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Back to School 2021: Popular Product Categories This Season To Be Determined by Potential Return to In-Person ClassesAs part of our US Back to School 2021 series, we discuss the product categories that are likely to see strong sales and the drivers behind category shifts. Using proprietary US consumer survey findings, we analyze consumer spending expectations this season.
August 25, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Coresight Research’s Livestream Shopping 2021 Virtual Conference and Innovator Showcase—Five Competing Startups, Five Myths Busted and Five Panel InsightsWe provide coverage of Livestream Shopping 2021, a digital conference hosted on August 18, 2021, by Coresight Research. The event comprised a pitch session with five innovative livestreaming-tech startups, as well as a fireside chat that busted five livestream myths and a panel discussion, with five key insights into livestream shopping and consumer engagement.
August 24, 2021 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 4: Ross Stores and TJX See Robust Recovery; Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target and Walmart Raise GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 22, 2021—namely, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Ross Stores, Target, TJX and Walmart.
August 24, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part One—Ship from Store Presents a Profitable Online Order-Fulfillment OpportunityLeveraging their mall-based stores to fulfill online orders presents huge opportunity for retailers to reduce store-based inventories, manage reverse logistics, meet consumer demand more efficiently and thus improve their top and bottom line. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity, with a focus on the “ship from store” order-fulfillment model.
August 23, 2021 Insight Report Premium July 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Continues To EaseWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for July 2021. Retail growth slowed for the third consecutive month, which may be partly attributed to dilution in consumer spending in retail amid the reopening of the hospitality and leisure sectors as pandemic-led restrictions came to an end on July 19, 2021.
August 23, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Back to School 2021: Rising Covid-19 Cases Threaten To Derail a Return to ClassesAs part of our US Back to School 2021 series, we discuss three key influences on spending this season, using proprietary US consumer survey findings. We explore expectations and implications around the Child Tax Credit, a return to in-person classes and uncertainty around school reopenings—as the spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant casts a shadow over the back-to-school season.
August 22, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Heading Toward a Disruptive “IOS” Fall as Retailers Boost Inventories and Charter Ships and PlanesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses disruption related to inflationary pressures, out-of-stocks, and consumers staying at home more.
August 20, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 33: US Store Closures Down 37% 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 Amazon, Lowe’s and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&M, Homebase and Poundland in the UK.
August 19, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in Discount Retail: Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree, Inc.As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Dollar General and Dollar Tree, Inc., the two largest dollar store companies in the US by revenue and store count. In this report, we provide an overview of both companies, including market share, and cover three key elements of their businesses—comprising revenue, profitability and store strategy.
August 18, 2021 Insight Report Premium July 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 21% on a Two-Year BasisTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 21% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in July 2021.
