Insight Report | May 2, 2024 Premium The FTC Challenges Tapestry’s Acquisition of Capri: An Analysis of Market Impact and Consumer ChoiceThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri Holdings. How would the proposed deal impact global luxury retail competition and consumer choice? We explore the merger’s implications and consider the FTC’s claims, leveraging proprietary US consumer survey analysis. Read More
Deep Dive | May 2, 2024 Premium How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Revealing Opportunities in Promotions and Private LabelCPG brands and grocery retailers are currently operating in a volatile environment, one that presents unique challenges and numerous opportunities. We discuss key ongoing consumer shopping trends in the US grocery landscape, using proprietary Coresight Research consumer survey data, as well as data from Circana and Placer.ai. Read More
Insight Report | May 2, 2024 Premium RetailTech: Frictionless Checkout—The Eye in the Sky Makes Shopping a BreezeHow is “Just Walk Out” technology progressing? Discover developments and trends in AI (artificial intelligence), RFID (radio-frequency identification), computer vision and more that are enabling frictionless checkout at retail stores. Read More
Store Tracker | May 1, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, April 2024: Ross Stores To Open 2+ Million Square Feet of Retail SpaceRoss Stores announced that it plans to open more than 2 million square feet of retail space in 2024. Explore the details of its recently announced store opening plan and discover other US retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from April 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Insight Report | April 30, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 1: L’Oréal and Skechers Report Positive Sales Growth, Columbia Sportswear and Levi’s Post Sales DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended April 28, 2024, including Albertsons, L’Oréal, Skechers and Tractor Supply Company, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | April 30, 2024 Premium Personal Financial Security Is On the Rise: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhat is the state of US consumers’ financial health? How do they feel about their personal financial situation and the state of the economy? Find out the answers in our latest weekly US Consumer Survey Insights report, which presents an update on US consumer sentiment and shopping behaviors. Read More
Infographic | April 29, 2024 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024—Infographic: Amazon Regains Its Spot as America’s Most-Shopped Clothing and Footwear RetailerHow popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers? This infographic presents key survey findings from our Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024 research report. Read More
Deep Dive | April 29, 2024 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024: Amazon Regains Its Spot as America’s Most-Shopped Clothing and Footwear RetailerSince 2018, we have conducted an annual survey of US consumers to shed light on their clothing and footwear shopping patterns and habits on Amazon.com. We examine our seventh annual survey’s findings in detail and provide valuable insights that draw from our comprehensive, seven-year dataset. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 28, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner—Building Future-Proof Pricing Strategies, with Manik BhatiaIn this week’s Analyst Corner, Manik Bhatia, Head of Custom Research, discusses the complexities of retail pricing and the opportunity for AI (artificial intelligence) integration, leveraging proprietary survey findings. Read More
Store Tracker | April 26, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 17: Express To Close More Than 100 Stores in the USOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Express, Urban Outfitters and Walmart, among others. Read More
Infographic | April 26, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: US Retail and Tech FocusFrom consumer views on the US economy to retail sales growth projections to consumer use of AI, discover the key data points we are watching in week 17 of 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2024 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Demand ForecastingThe need for demand for advanced demand-forecasting tools has evolved with the digitalization, increasing complexity and heightened competition of the retail landscape today. Catch up on demand-forecasting trends for retail and discover key technology solution providers in this field. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2024 Premium Revealing Divisions in Consumer Sentiment: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraHow are consumers feeling about their personal finances and the overall US economy? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report explores proprietary survey data on how consumers are feeling about their finances and the economy, broken down by income, age group and geography. Read More
Insight Report | April 24, 2024 Premium RetailTech: RFID Is the Technology That Keeps on Giving to Retailers (and Associates and Consumers)RFID (radio-frequency identification) enables inventory accuracy, but what else does it offer? Discover the technology’s numerous benefits—for retailers, associates and consumers—in this report. Read More
Deep Dive | April 23, 2024 Premium What Do US Consumers Think About Generative AI?GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) is a hot topic in retail. But what do US consumers think of the technology, and are they engaging with AI-generated content? To find out, dive into our proprietary findings from multiple surveys of US consumers conducted between late July 2023 and early April 2024. Read More