April 28, 2021 Insight Report Premium 2021 US Tax Tracker #3: $211 Billion Refunded, Down Versus Last YearEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the extended deadline of May 17 this year. We look at what happened what has happened in the 2021 tax filing season so far, as of April 16, 2021. This report covers the number of returns filed and processed, the total and average refunds returned and a comparison of the 2021 tax filing season to date versus the comparative period in 2020.
April 27, 2021 Insight Report Premium M&A in Beauty: A Strong Start to 2021 Following a Soft 2020, with Momentum Set To ContinueBeauty M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity has rebounded quickly from Covid-19 and started off strong in 2021. In this report, we discuss the soft performance of 2020 and highlight notable deals that have kickstarted the market in 2021.
April 26, 2021 Insight Report Premium March 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 9% Year Over Year Ahead of Lockdown ExitWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for March 2021. Retail sales jumped significantly year over year in March, partly due to the annualization of pandemic-related spending patterns. Nevertheless, even compared to pre-pandemic retail sales figures from March 2019, total retail sales saw a strong increase this month.
April 25, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Blockchain Technology Can Help Reassure Consumers Looking To Buy Luxury GoodsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the use of blockchain technology by major global luxury players to tackle counterfeiting and improve supply chain transparency.
April 23, 2021 Insight Report Premium High US Imports and Port Congestion Impacts To Be Drawn Out Through 2021The Covid-19 pandemic has upended various aspects of the retail supply chain and has resulted in a high level of US imports. We discuss the impact of this on ports and the rest of the supply chain.
April 23, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 16: Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 200 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bed Bath & Beyond, Birkenstock and Sheetz in the US and Amazon, Armani, Jigsaw and Sandersons in the UK.
April 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium March 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease Even as Covid-19 Cases RiseMarch 2021 saw a total US nonfood store traffic decline of 27% year over year, a strong improvement from February. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.
April 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium ASOS Capital Markets Day 2021: Topshop To Contribute to Doubling of In-House Brand SalesThe Coresight Research team attended the virtual ASOS Capital Markets Day on April 20, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering the company’s “top destination for 20-somethings worldwide” vision, in-house brand growth and fiscal 2021 targets, and sustainability and inclusivity goals.
April 21, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in Department Store Retail: Kohl’s vs. Macy’sAs part of Coresight Research’s new Head-to-Head series, we compare Kohl’s and Macy’s, the leading department store chains in the US. In this report, we provide insights into the two companies’ revenue growth and discuss their recent innovations in physical and digital retail.
April 21, 2021 Insight Report Premium Is Home Fitness the Future of the US Fitness Industry?Consumers turned to at-home fitness solutions when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, as gyms were forced to close or limit capacity. We explore the growing home fitness market in the US and its prospects for the future.
April 21, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Coresight Bites: China Retail Sales Maintain Growth MomentumWe present Coresight Bites: China Retail Sales Maintain Growth Momentum
April 20, 2021 Deep Dive Premium How Travel Will Bounce Back and What This Means for US RetailThe travel industry and associated retail in the US were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, as consumers stayed home at record rates in 2020 and continue to be wary of visiting public places such as tourist attractions. However, in the second half of 2021, we expect travel to pick up substantially, beginning with regional domestic travel by car and eventually spreading to international air travel. In this report, we discuss the potential bounceback of travel and its implications for US retail.
April 20, 2021 Insight Report Premium Retail Robustness Index: April 2021 Update—Relative Stability Amid Renewed Temporary Closures and Management ChangesCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The April 2021 update revises the scores based on financial reports and store- and management-related announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in January 2021.
April 19, 2021 Insight Report Premium March 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Momentum Continues, with a Near-30% Increase Year over YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In March 2021, sales growth continued its strong momentum, totaling nearly 30% year over year against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.
April 18, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Sustainability: What European Retailers Are DoingThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses recent updates in the sustainability space from major European retailers including ASOS, Tesco and Zalando.
