May 9, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Getting Your Hair Done in London… by Amazon.comThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses increased interest from Amazon in the UK market following the launch of the company’s first hair salon, in London.
May 7, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 18: Murphy USA Adds 156 Stores Through QuickChek AcquisitionOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dyson, L.L. Bean, Murphy USA and WHSmith in the US and Frasers Group, Harrods and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK.
May 6, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Grocery Private-Label Market Set To Maintain Growth MomentumConsumer interest in purchasing private-label products continues, with 2020 proving to be a major milestone for private-label evolution. We discuss the segment’s recent growth and market share, as well as the impact of price inflation on private-label sales. We also provide insights into two key trends in the private-label grocery segment in the US and the opportunities that these trends present to retailers.
May 6, 2021 Insight Report Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q21: Strong Year-Over-Year Chinese Growth; US Economic Boom Fully Under WayIn this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China—including GDP and industrial production. Recently released data show a continued recovery in the US and China.
May 5, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 12% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in March 2021The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss a strong recovery in consumer spending on apparel in March 2021 and spending growth in the beauty category.
May 5, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, April 2021: Openings To Result in 50 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space This YearThe US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of April 30, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020.
May 4, 2021 Insight Report Premium Cybersecurity and Retail: Hackers Have Shifted Their Attacks from Consumers to the Technology ProvidersRetailers are a particularly attractive target for hackers as they possess customer and payment data, and point-of-sale terminals represent another connected device that can be attacked. Hackers are now attacking data stored in the cloud as well as providers of Internet and cybersecurity tools. We discuss cybersecurity as it affects retail, including an overview of this space, selected technology providers and recent developments. We explore types of cyberattacks and the measures that all types of enterprises, including retailers, can take to defend themselves.
May 4, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Restaurants Set To Boom in Summer 2021—What Will This Mean for US Grocery?We present Three Things You Need To Know on Restaurants Set To Boom in Summer 2021—What Will This Mean for US Grocery?
May 3, 2021 Insight Report Premium Restaurants Set To Boom in Summer 2021—What Will This Mean for US Grocery?As US consumers receive vaccinations and become more comfortable visiting public places, a rebound in restaurant spending is inevitable. We explore the potential bounceback of the restaurant industry in the US and discuss its impact on the grocery spending habits of different consumer segments.
May 2, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: A Wave of New Resale Ventures Sweeps European RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the new resale ventures rippling across European retail.
April 30, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 17: Skechers, Sleep Number and Tractor Supply Company Provide Store-Count UpdatesOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from L&L Wings, Skechers, Sleep Number and Tractor Supply Company in the US and Dixons Carphone, Frasers Group, Free People and Ralph Lauren in the UK.
April 29, 2021 Insight Report Premium March 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in March 2021, we saw solid retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.
April 29, 2021 Insight Report Premium Research Preview: Playbook—Inclusivity in RetailInclusivity, providing equal access for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, touches every part of an organization and is guided by the organization’s strategic goals and mission. This Research Preview offers an early look at our research on inclusivity in retail, from our forthcoming Playbook. We present selected insights from our key strategies for organizations to align inclusivity across operations, products and marketing.
April 29, 2021 Insight Report Premium A Closer Look at China’s Five-Year Plan and Its Implications for RetailChina’s latest five-year plan provides guidance for the nation’s overall development over the period 2021–2025. We explore this plan and investigate its implications for retail, covering topics such as digital commerce, duty-free shopping, data security and digital currency.
April 28, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report The Age of Precision Category Management: Hyper-Localized Assortment Optimization Using Advanced TechnologiesIn order to meet customer demand and expectations, it is essential for CPG companies and retailers to carry the right product assortment. In this report, sponsored by HIVERY, we discuss how CPG companies and retailers can achieve the goal of customer-centricity through the hyper-localization of assortment. We consider challenges in using data and assortment planning, as well as the skills required to succeed in retail category management.
