Store Tracker | July 5, 2023 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, June 2023: Walgreens Adds 2 Million Square Feet to ClosuresThe US will see more than 60 million square feet of retail space close in 2023, with Walgreens contributing over 2 million square feet to that figure. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from June 2023, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Insight Report | July 5, 2023 Premium 1Q23 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Further Improve for Many RetailersOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q23 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were up down from the year-ago quarter. Read More
Insight Report | July 4, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, 2Q23Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium June 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: New Home Sales Continue To ShineWe present insights into the US housing market as of the end of June 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a continued rise in new home sales. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium In-Store Shopping Thrives: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 27We assess how US consumer behavior is shifting ahead of the Fourth of July. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, as well as our four-weekly check on consumers’ perceptions of and reactions to inflation. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Boohoo vs. PrimarkBoohoo and Primark are two major UK-based apparel retailers offering fast fashion products at ultra-low prices. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into the companies’ business models, revenues, key strategies, collaborations and sustainable initiatives. Read More
Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout SolutionsCheckout technologies have evolved to enhance customer convenience, streamline operations and improve sales performance. We present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their checkout capabilities, both online and offline. Read More
Insight Report | July 3, 2023 Premium The Evolution of Checkout: Trends and Innovations for a Seamless Shopping ExperienceWe explore the future of in-store and online checkouts and payments in the retail industry, which are being transformed by evolving technologies and changing consumer expectations. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 2, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: It’s the Season for… Looking Ahead to Retail OpportunitiesThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks ahead to an abundance of shopping events in the US—covering July 4, Amazon’s Prime Day, back to school and the holiday season, drawing on exclusive Coresight Research data and findings. Read More
Insight Report | June 30, 2023 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2023: Preview—Five Key InsightsAmazon’s Prime Day will be held on July 11–12 this year. We present five key insights into Prime Day 2023 ahead of the event—covering popular product categories, back-to-school shopping trends, Prime membership rates and more. Read More
Store Tracker | June 30, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 26: Walgreens Boots Alliance Drives Closures on Both Sides of the AtlanticOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Walgreens Boots Alliance and Claire’s, among others. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Early US Retail OutlookWe launch our coverage of the 2023 holiday season in US retail with an early look at the likely trajectory in retail demand in the end-of-year peak. We present our retail sales growth projections and discuss consumer sentiment, inflation, inventory and more. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium Generative AI Latest: Empowering Productivity and Marketing Globally, Regulations for Responsible Use in ChinaWe launch our new Generative AI Latest series, which provides regular updates on generative AI (artificial intelligence) developments globally and discusses key trends in the space. In this report, we also update our proprietary CORE framework for AI in retail to incorporate the use cases of generative AI in the supply chain. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium June 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. We examine the latest data as of June 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | June 28, 2023 Premium May 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Recovery of Store-Based Sales Progresses as Year-Over-Year Declines SoftenIn May 2023, US store-based traffic declined by nearly 2%, year over year. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type. Read More
