August 18, 2021 Insight Report Premium July 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows to Single Digits for First Time in 2021We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In July 2021, sales growth slowed year over year, hitting single digits for the first time this year.
August 18, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-CommerceBrands and retailers worldwide are racing to add live, interactive video experiences into their marketing strategy to remain competitive in the digital channel. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities.
August 18, 2021 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Labor Scarcities Loom, Factory Shutdowns Force Supply Reallocation and Foam Shortage Impacts Home SectorAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, read our analysis of labor scarcities, foam shortages and factory shutdowns in Vietnam.
August 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 3: eBay and The RealReal Maintain Strong Growth Momentum; Canada Goose Sees Sales Recovery SlowOur 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 15, 2021—namely, eBay, Canada Goose, Grocery Outlet and The RealReal.
August 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium July 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease Further Even as New Covid-19 Cases SurgeIn July 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 23.5% on a two-year basis (as compared to July 2019), an improvement from June’s 23.8% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.
August 17, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Preview: Coresight Research’s Livestream Shopping 2021 Virtual Conference and Innovator Showcase—Unlock Next-Gen Live CommerceWe present a preview of Livestream Shopping 2021, a digital conference taking place on August 18, 2021. The event will see five innovative livestreaming-tech startups pitch their solutions, as well as a fireside chat and panel discussions with retail leaders and livestreaming influencers, who will present their insights into livestream shopping and consumer engagement.
August 16, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Back to School 2021: Online versus OfflineAs part of our US Back to School 2021 series, we discuss our expectations for online and offline shopping this season, using proprietary US consumer survey findings. We present our estimates for digital and physical sales, in-store traffic and e-commerce penetration.
August 16, 2021 Insight Report Premium July 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Consumer Confidence Turns Volatile Amid Covid-19 Spread and Inflation ConcernsIn 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 of July 2021, covering income, savings, the job market and housing.
August 15, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: New Clouds on the Horizon for Malls Following a Strong Second QuarterThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the outlook for REITs and malls following a strong second quarter.
August 13, 2021 Insight Report Premium ASOS Capital Markets Day 2021: Company To Expand Its Fulfillment Center Capacity by 50% in Next Two YearsThe Coresight Research team attended the virtual ASOS Capital Markets Day on August 10, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering fulfillment center automation and logistics network expansion, optimizing transportation, and sustainability.
August 13, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 32: US Store Closures Down 28% 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 Allsup’s, Hibbett Sports and Hudson in the US and Bensons for Beds, Holland & Barrett and Signet Jewelers in the UK.
August 12, 2021 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, August 2021: M&A and Investments Continue; Brands Diversify Product Catalogs and Connect with CommunitiesAs 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 rapid launch of new brands, diversifying product catalogs and brands’ efforts to connect with consumer communities. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
August 12, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Intelligent Demand Forecasting and On-Demand Manufacturing: Using AI Technology To Meet Consumer ExpectationsContinuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss how retailers and brands can employ artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to respond to ever-increasing consumer expectations through accurate demand forecasting and on-demand manufacturing, creating happy return customers.
August 11, 2021 Insight Report Premium Three Months to Singles’ Day: Capitalizing on the Livestreaming Opportunity in ChinaBrands and retailers should engage with China’s livestreaming market to best position themselves for success during Singles’ Day 2021. With three months to go until the shopping festival, we explore the role that livestreaming is likely to take this year, with learnings from last year’s event and insights into the growth of the market.
August 11, 2021 Innovator Profile Premium Innovator Profile: LiSA Identifies Livestream Scalability as a Key Competitive AdvantageAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile LiSA, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup enabling retailers and marketplaces to host scalable live shopping experiences.
