March 4, 2021 Insight Report Premium Five Trends in the US CBD MarketDespite the negative impact of Covid-19 on the retail industry, the cannabidiol (CBD) market is booming in the US, driven by demand from increasingly health-oriented consumers. In this report, we discuss the top five trends in this growing market.
March 4, 2021 Insight Report Premium Sustainability Insights: 2021 Brings a Heightened Focus on Climate Change in RetailClimate change is a global issue that is seeing increased interest from investors, customers and employees alike. We discuss developments in environmental sustainability efforts globally, as well as how retailers can address their impact on climate change in the supply chain.
March 4, 2021 Insight Report Premium 2021 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $48 Billion in RefundsThe IRS kicked off the 2021 tax filing season on February 12 this year when it began accepting tax returns for 2020—a delay compared to the normal start in early January. The delays this year allowed the IRS more time to prepare for the Covid-19 Relief Bill, which took effect in the US in late December. The IRS expects to receive over 160 million individual tax returns in 2020.
March 3, 2021 Insight Report Free Report Coresight Research x Placer.ai: US Retail 2021—A Data-Driven Exploration of Retail Traffic Trends and the Future of MallsCoresight Research and location analytics provider Placer.ai hosted a webinar to delve into some of the key shifts impacting the retail industry in the US. In this free report, we present data-driven insights from the event, covering foot traffic trends at selected brands, the future of malls and consumer migration from cities to suburbs.
March 3, 2021 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: Retail Technology Becomes Even More Crucial in 2021In this Market Outlook, we discuss the global retail technology market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment. We present data on the size of the global market and its major segments, and we outline the primary market drivers in 2021. This report explores the competitive landscape and key tech trends across the segments of cloud computing, enterprise software, supply chain software, AI platforms and retail hardware.
March 2, 2021 Deep Dive Premium US Retail amid Economic Recovery: Learnings from the Global Financial CrisisIn this report, we examine the impending economic and retail recovery from the coronavirus crisis in the US through the lens of recovery from the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). We discuss how lessons from the 2008 financial crisis are useful for understanding the shape and speed of the expected retail recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, as well as exploring the differences in the nature and cause of the two crises.
March 2, 2021 Insight Report Premium China Retail Insights: How Are Emerging Offline Beauty Retailers Winning Young Shoppers?Beauty was one of the most resilient discretionary categories in China in 2020, and a new wave of domestic offline beauty retailers is emerging. We explore how these new brick-and-mortar beauty retailers are achieving success in the China market by enhancing the shopping experience and gaining huge exposure on social media to appeal to young Chinese consumers.
March 1, 2021 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 4Q20, Week 4: Home Categories Stand Strong, While Apparel Sees Weak DemandOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2020 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 28—namely, Best Buy, Farfetch, Home Depot, L Brands, Lowe’s, Macy’s, The RealReal, The TJX Companies and Wayfair.
March 1, 2021 Insight Report Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Signs of a Return to Stores (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on February 22, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.
March 1, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Signs of a Return to Stores (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we present findings on what product categories consumers had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks, as well as what they are buying more of and less of than pre-pandemic. We also discuss what activities consumers have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on February 22.
February 28, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers and Investors Seek To Unlock Value from Retail Real EstateThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how retailers and investors are looking to unlock value from retail real estate.
February 26, 2021 Insight Report Premium Macy’s Updates Polaris Strategy 2021: Retailer To Expand Backstage in 2021 and Grow Digital to $10 Billion by 2023On February 23, 2021, Macy’s reported its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for fiscal 2020. The company also provided an update of its Polaris Strategy, which is designed to accelerate top-line growth and increase profitability across channels. We present highlights in this report.
February 26, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 8: Sleep Number To Open 40–50 New StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fry’s Electronics, Havertys Furniture, Sleep Number, The Giant Company, The RealReal and Ulta Beauty in the US.
February 25, 2021 Insight Report Premium Chinese New Year Review: Retail Sales See Impressive Year-Over-Year Growth Against Weak 2020The Chinese government encouraged people to stay put for the recent Chinese New Year festival, impacting more than 100 million people who would typically return home for the holiday each year. We discuss retail sales over the holiday, including the impact of people not returning home on consumer spending.
February 25, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Coresight Research Innovator Showcase: Five Retail Technology Innovators Compete for Digital Outreach OpportunityOn February 18, 2021, Coresight Research hosted its Innovator Showcase—an online pitch competition between five retail technology innovators: Engagement Agents, Inspectorio, Newmine, Nexite and Savitude. We present highlights from the innovators’ pitches, as well as from the presentations of three early-stage retail startups that presented their businesses while the judges deliberated. We also reveal the winner of the pitch competition.
