January 25, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping (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 18.
January 25, 2021 Insight Report Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Signs of Consumers’ Return to In-Store Shopping (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on January 18, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis.
January 24, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: US and China: A Tale of Two Retail Economies in 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail sales data for the US and China in 2020.
January 22, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Five: Optimizing Customer Support and Rethinking the Physical StoreNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day five of the event, which focused on improving customer support in the age of digital shopping. Panelists also emphasized the importance of a strong, integrated cloud structure in driving innovation and agility.
January 22, 2021 Innovator Profile Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Newmine Disrupts the Returns Management MarketAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Newmine, a retail-tech innovator that is disrupting the returns management market. Newmine’s Chief Returns Officer is an AI-powered platform that gives retailers a holistic view of integrated returns-related data from across the enterprise; it prescribes corrective actions that retailers can take to reduce future returns and empowers teams in different departments to collaborate seamlessly. This free report is sponsored by Newmine.
January 22, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021: Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig Discusses Offline Retail in 2021 with Placer.aiNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosted the “Offline Retail in 2021: A Data-Driven Look at the Trends That Will Define Retail Success in 2021” session with location data analytics startup Placer.ai. We present insights from the session.
January 21, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 3: Citi Trends To Open 100 Stores by 2023Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Barneys at Saks, Citi trends, Christopher & Banks, Conn’s HomePlus and Macy’s in the US and Arcadia Group and Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group in the UK.
January 21, 2021 Innovator Profile Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: Engagement Agents Optimizes Marketing CampaignsAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Engagement Agents, a software platform provider that enables retailers to optimize the marketing that they pay for within store leases—thus helping retailers to drive traffic and sales in-store and online, and potentially save time and resources in the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns. This free report is sponsored by Engagement Agents.
January 21, 2021 Insight Report Premium China Retail Insights: The Digital Recommerce Market Takes OffChinese consumers are increasingly embracing pre-owned products, boosting the recommerce market. We present an overview of the online secondhand retail market, covering the major market players, current challenges and how brands and retailers can capitalize on the growing recommerce trend.
January 20, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Four: The Importance of Transparency in the Supply Chain; Optimizing the Online Shopping ExperienceNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day four of the event, which focused on the importance of a strong supply chain in enabling better supplier-retailer communication and facilitating reliable last-mile delivery. The benefits of optimizing the online shopping experience by increasing personalization also emerged as a key theme.
January 20, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CES 2021: Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig Talks with Alibaba and Dick’s Sporting GoodsCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, took place on January 11–14. During the “Retail Trends: New Shopper” conference session, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, delivered a presentation on six key trends in retail for 2021 and hosted fireside chats with leaders from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Alibaba Group. We present insights from the session.
January 20, 2021 Insight Report Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Warehouse AutomationThe recent surge in e-commerce growth amid Covid-19 has seen demand spike for warehousing space, fulfillment efficiency and storage capacity. This is driving the need for increased automation in the warehousing sector. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers automate their warehouse operations.
January 20, 2021 Insight Report Premium Alibaba in the Global Retail Market: Busting Five MythsWith Alibaba generating $945 billion in GMV through its China retail marketplaces in fiscal year 2020 and pioneering “New Retail,” understanding Alibaba is essential to any company looking to sell into China. In this report, we unlock five myths related to online retail in China to provide insights into the workings of this e-commerce giant.
January 19, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Leveraging AI To Enhance Creativity, Sustainability and Efficiency in Modern Fashion DesignThe world of fashion design has changed rapidly as brands and retailers have been forced to adapt to shifting consumer behavior. Increasing demand for fast fashion is being met with calls for sustainability and inclusivity in apparel—creating challenges for fashion brands and retailers. We explore challenges in the shifting design landscape and areas of opportunity for fashion brands, retailers and designers to improve the efficiency and creativity with which they design and to cater for a multitude of body shapes and sizes. This free report is sponsored by Savitude.
January 18, 2021 Insight Report Premium December 2020 US Retail Sales: A Strong December Takes Total Holiday Growth to 9%US retail sales continued to see strong growth in December 2020. Furthermore, 2020 retail sales overall grew 6.9%—very strong growth in light of the industry’s early struggles amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in December 2020.
