Insight Report | December 5, 2024 Premium Amazon Haul: The E-Commerce Giant Takes On Its Cross-Border CompetitorsAmazon has announced the launch of a new digital storefront, Amazon Haul, which offers all its products for $20 or less. We examine the target audience for Amazon Haul, its impact on the main Amazon site and its key advantages over cross-border competitors, such as Shein, Temu and TikTok Shop. Read More
Store Tracker | December 4, 2024 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, November 2024: American Freight and Big Lots Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space to 116 Million Square FeetStore closures announced by American Freight, Big Lots and others have pushed total closed retail space in the US in 2024 to 116 million square feet. Read about the latest store openings and closures as of the end of November 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Deep Dive | December 4, 2024 Databank Members Holiday 2024—Amazon Reigns While Apparel Shines: US Consumer Survey InsightsAmazon attracts holiday shoppers. We analyze new survey findings on US consumers’ shopping behavior this holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Deep Dive | December 3, 2024 Free Report Success at Hand: Equipping Frontline Workers with More Mobile Devices to Drive Revenue and Delight CustomersDrive real business gains by equipping retail associates with dedicated mobile devices. Understand this opportunity and dive into the key challenges and benefits of filling “unserved hands” in retail with our free research report, produced in partnership with Zebra Technologies. Read More
Deep Dive | December 3, 2024 Premium Black Friday 2024: Insights from US Store Visits—Which Retailers Could Have Done Better?Last week, the Coresight Research team undertook our annual Black Friday store visits, visiting the stores of more than 40 retailers across six states. We offer our observations on the brick-and-mortar channel during Black Friday 2024, covering the breadth and depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, and consumer activity and demand, among other topics. Read More
Insight Report | November 29, 2024 Premium US Black Friday 2024: Early Read—Moderate Early-Morning Footfall Bears Out the Reinvention of Black FridayToday, the Coresight Research team is undertaking its annual Black Friday store tours, visiting the stores of more than 40 different retailers across the US. We present an early read on the shopping event, including insights into crowd levels, promotions, inventory volume and staffing levels. Read More
Store Tracker | November 29, 2024 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 48: US Closures Up 69% Year Over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight additional closures by Bath & Body Works and Save-A-Lot, and detail other recent store announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes management changes at Kohl’s and Asda. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2024 Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2025: CalendarThe retail calendar in India sees a number of festivals and holidays that brands and retailers can tap with promotional campaigns. Use our 2025 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the India market. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 5: BJ’s Wholesale, Target, Walmart and Others Report Positive Sales Growth During Holiday 2024Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 24, 2024, including Gap, Lowe’s, Target and Walmart, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | November 26, 2024 Databank Members Holiday 2024—Festive Fever as Holiday Shopping Heats Up: US Consumer Survey InsightsMore shoppers join the festive fun! We analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the holiday season. Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Insight Report | November 25, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: Four Social Commerce Strategies To Drive Engagement This SeasonWe dive into trending, retail-related social media posts we have seen during the 2024 holiday season so far, offering insights into the creative marketing strategies employed by brands and retailers. Read More
Store Tracker | November 22, 2024 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 47: Big Lots Announces Even More Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight additional closures from Big Lots and detail other recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new CEO at Citi Trends. Read More
Infographic | November 22, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 47: Shopping FestivalsDiscover key data points we are watching in week 47 of 2024. This week, we focus on shopping festivals, with insights on Black Friday in the US and Singles’ Day in China. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2024 Premium A Focus on Value and Inclusivity via Generic Medications: Global Learnings in HealthcareWe explore the approaches that different countries—including China and India—are taking to enhance their healthcare systems and navigate the dynamic global healthcare market. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Black Friday Preview: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Sales Growth as Early Deals Pull Demand ForwardAs part of our coverage of the 2024 holiday season, Coresight Research examines the potential of Black Friday this year (November 29), including expected growth, proprietary survey data on consumers’ shopping intentions, and major retailers’ Black Friday plans and promotions. Read More
