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Deep Dive | October 26, 2023 Premium

US Subscription E-Commerce: Flexibility and Personalization Can Help Companies Navigate Challenges Amid a Softened Market

The subscription-box market witnessed a swift upsurge in the few years before 2023; however, it currently faces a complex array of obstacles. We analyze the US subscription e-commerce market for physical goods, covering the market size and segmentation, as well as proprietary consumer survey data.

Insight Report | October 25, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Social Media Strategies—Shoppable Posts and Creator-Generated Content Can Drive Conversion

We explore the dynamic landscape of holiday marketing on social media, delving into key strategies and insights for brands and retailers to achieve success during the holiday 2023 season.

Insight Report | October 24, 2023 Premium

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Wrap-Up—Value, Technology and Convenience Take the Lead

India-based online marketplace Flipkart hosted the 10th iteration of its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), on October 8–15, 2023. We present key trends and insights from BBD 2023 based on our observations and key insights released by Flipkart via a company statement on October 15, 2023.

Insight Report | October 20, 2023 Premium

Rite Aid Bankruptcy: What Does It Mean for Rivals?

Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy on October 15, 2023. We cover the reasons behind it and the bankruptcy’s implications for Rite Aid’s competitors.

Store Tracker | October 20, 2023 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 42: US Store Openings Surpass 5,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from 7-Eleven and Aldi, among others.

Insight Report | October 18, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: The Rise of RAG, Updates from Amazon, Meta and Oracle

Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering the rise of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and updates from technology giants Amazon, Meta and Oracle.

Insight Report | October 12, 2023 Premium

Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: One Month To Go—Major Platforms’ Plans for the Shopping Festival

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just one month away! We discuss the plans of major e-commerce and short-video platforms for the festival.

Research Digest | October 10, 2023 Premium

Insights Video: Key Themes from Groceryshop 2023

In this Insights Video, we present highlights from our coverage of Groceryshop 2023, across themes including unified shopping experiences, future-proofing and new growth opportunities. Coresight Research is a research partner of Groceryshop 2023.

Store Tracker | October 4, 2023 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, September 2023: Retailers To Close 73 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2023

The US will see 73 million square feet of retail space close in 2023. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from September 2023, including their square-footage impact.

Insight Report | September 25, 2023 Premium

Generative AI Latest: The EU Digital Services Act, Conversational AI and VMware Explore 2023

Continuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering the EU’s new Digital Services Act, the ways conversational AI is reshaping retail customer service, and new solutions announced at VMware Explore 2023.

Deep Dive | September 21, 2023 Premium

2Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Picture Due to Weak Demand and Higher Interest Rates

Coresight Research offers analysis of the second quarter of 2023 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Event Presentation | September 14, 2023 Premium

US Retail and E-Commerce—Uncovering Opportunities in a Changing Landscape: Highlights from the Market Navigator

In this presentation, we offer key highlights from our Market Navigator on the US retail and e-commerce market, covering growth drivers, the competitive landscape, key themes and more.

Store Tracker | September 8, 2023 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 36: Wilko Drives UK Store Closures Past 1,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Dollar General and Wilko, among others.

Insight Report | September 7, 2023 Premium

BEST at Retail: Experiences—Consumer Centricity Boosts Engagement

In our BEST at Retail series, Coresight Research examines how brands employ the elements of the BEST framework in their online and offline stores. In this second report, we offer strategies that companies can adopt to create engaging in-store experiences and glean insights from recent store visits.

Store Tracker | September 6, 2023 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, August 2023: Retailers To Open 78 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space This Year

The US will see 78 million square feet of new retail space open in 2023, with Dollar General contributing an estimated 10.8 million square feet to that figure. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from August 2023, including their square-footage impact.