February 1, 2021 Insight Report Premium New Retail in China: Gucci Launches a Flagship Store on TmallWe discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Gucci’s launch of a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion and China’s growing domestic duty-free market, including the opening of JD.com’s first duty-free store, in Hainan province. We also discuss investments in delivery lockers from JD.com, Pinduoduo and Suning.com, given the increase in popularity of these last-mile delivery solutions.
February 1, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Online Bounce for Apparel and Grocery Categories (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 explore what shoppers are buying and which retailers they are buying from, and we present findings on consumers’ avoidance of public places and what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on January 25.
February 1, 2021 Insight Report Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Online Bounce for Apparel and Grocery Categories (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on January 25, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.
January 31, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: About That New “Buy American” ProgramThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact on retail of the new “Build Back Better” recovery plan in the US.
January 29, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Coresight Research x Blue Yonder: Supporting the Customer Journey—Learn from Covid-19 To Build a Resilient Retail Supply ChainOn January 26, 2021, Coresight Research and Blue Yonder hosted a virtual mini conference, “Supporting the Customer Journey: Localization for Speed to Market and Flexibility,” which brought together leaders from top retailers and organizations to explore fast-changing consumer demand and shifting market conditions. This free report provides eight key insights from the mini conference, covering nearshoring strategies, inventory management, sustainability, last-mile delivery and more.
January 29, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 4: Francesca’s To Close 276 Stores Following Bankruptcy SaleOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, Conn’s HomePlus, Costco, Francesca’s, Godiva and L’Occitane in the US and Frasers Group and JYSK in the UK.
January 28, 2021 Insight Report Premium December 2020 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 5.2%, with Full-Year Decline of 2.3%We review data for retail in China in total and by sector for December 2020—a month that saw sales jump year over year, maintaining similar growth to November’s strong increase.
January 28, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members US and UK Store Closures Review 2020 and US Outlook 2021We review store closures and openings in the US and the UK for the full-year 2020. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year. We also present our projections of US store closures and openings in 2021.
January 27, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access The US Adaptive Apparel Market: Think Tank Preview—The Retail Opportunity in Clothing for People with DisabilitiesAdaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. We present highlights from the US market, covering the adaptive consumer, retailers and brands in the adaptive space, recent innovations and catalysts for market growth. This free report is a preview to our upcoming Think Tank: US Adaptive Apparel Market.
January 27, 2021 Insight Report Premium December 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in December 2020, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US and China, while the UK posted a marginal decline. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.
January 27, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in E-Commerce: Alibaba vs. JD.comFor Coresight Research’s new Head-to-Head series, we compare China’s two largest e-commerce companies, Alibaba and JD.com. In this report, we discuss the companies’ evolving business models, investment strategies, and selected financial and operating metrics to provide insights into their next stages of growth.
January 26, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Six and Wrap-Up: New Opportunities in Health and Wellness; Growth in China’s Luxury MarketNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, took place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our five key insights from day six of the event, which focused on the stickiness of pandemic-driven consumer shopping behaviors, new opportunities in the health and wellness market and growth in China’s luxury market. We also offer our closing thoughts on the digital event as a whole.
January 26, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Sales Growth Moderates to 58% in DecemberThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended December 27, 2020.
January 25, 2021 Innovator Profile Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Trivver Leverages AR and VR To Boost Customer EngagementAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Trivver, an XR marketing solutions provider that empowers retailers to create AR and VR advertisement campaigns and generate detailed insights into their effectiveness. This free report is sponsored by Trivver.
January 25, 2021 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2020: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Digitally Adept Retailers Thrive; UK Retail Sales Fall in DecemberWe review UK retail sales and major retailers’ trading updates from the 2020 holiday period. We provide trading updates for a comprehensive list of UK retailers including ASOS, Dixons Carphone, M&S, Next and Sainsbury’s, as well as a timeline of key events in the UK related to Covid-19. Our analysis of the holiday peak from last year can help to gauge the scale and shape of demand as we head further into 2021.
