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Each Market Navigator report offers an in-depth, data-rich view of a retail, consumer or technology sector and is packed with data on sectors, segments, companies and consumers. Our analysts discuss at greater length the sector themes they are observing and the insights they are forming on their markets. We intend these definitive guides to serve as points of reference to those in the retail ecosystem, guiding readers’ strategic decision-making and assisting them in tapping opportunities and navigating disruption in retail and adjacent industries.

In this Market Navigator report, Coresight Research explores the US beauty market in the post-pandemic retail environment. We provide the size and trajectory of the US beauty retail market for 2023 and beyond and critical factors impacting market growth. We also discuss e-commerce penetration, distribution channels, the competitive landscape, key themes and innovators, as well as blue-sky thinking for the market.

Data in this research report include:

  • US beauty market size and year-over-year growth rates for 2018–2027E
  • Category shares for the US beauty market for 2017, 2022 and 2027E
  • Category sales breakdown for the US beauty market for 2022, 2023E and 2027
  • Total online sales for the US beauty market for 2018–2027E
  • Online sales as a percentage of total sales for the US beauty market for 2018–2027E

Companies mentioned in this report include: Bath & Body Works, Coty, The Estée Lauder Companies, Kohl’s Corporation, L’Oréal, LVMH, Sally Beauty Supply, Sephora, Target, Ulta Beauty

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The Generative AI Latest series provides regular updates on generative AI (artificial intelligence) developments globally—from retailers, governments, and platform and solution providers.

Learn about key trends in the space; topics in this report include Amazon’s initiatives (announced at AWS Summit 2023), the foray of the home sector into the generative AI space, and Dyntatrace’s launch of hypermodal AI.

Companies mentioned in this report include: Adobe, Amazon, Colgate-Palmolive, Dynatrace, IKEA, Kickstarter, Newegg, Nvidia, Shopify, Wayfair, Wix

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The Coresight Research weekly China Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data.

In this research report, we present findings from our survey conducted on August 7, 2023.

Data in this research report are:

  • Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks
  • Avoidance of public places, by type of public place—latest data and one-and four-week PPT changes
  • What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks
  • Expectations for economic conditions and personal finances in the next 12 months
  • A timeline of selected Covid-19 policy changes in China

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Using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), we analyze UK retail sales in July 2023, in total and by sector.

Data in this report are:

  • Year-over-year changes in UK total retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) for the past 13 months
  • Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, May–July 2023
  • Year-over-year changes in online retail sales for the past 13 months

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Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US.

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Each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series reflects on a topical theme in retail. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out.

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses Amazon’s retreat in private label. We look at this move and wider private-label trends in US retail.

Data in this research report include:

  • Proprietary US consumer survey data—proportion of Amazon apparel shoppers who bought private labels on Amazon.com in the past 12 months, 2018–2023

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Macy’s, Shein, Target, Temu, Zalando

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Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies.

Data in this research report include:

  • 2023 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK
  • 2022 week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK
  • 2023 major US store closures and openings
  • 2023 major UK store closures and openings

Companies mentioned in this research report include: Office Depot, Frasers Group

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Complementing our weekly reports, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2023 year to date, filterable by sector and year—now including retailer-level data.

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On August 16, 2023, supermarket chain Aldi announced plans to increase its presence in the Southeast region of the US by acquiring Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores.

We discuss the details of the acquisition its implications for the US grocery retail sector.

Data in this research report include:

  • US store counts of selected grocery discounters in the US
  • Proprietary US consumer survey analysis—proportions of respondents who recently shopped for food from selected grocery chains (overall and by age)

Companies mentioned in this report include: Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, Aldi US, Kroger, Grocery Outlet, Lidl, Publix, Save A Lot

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We analyze China’s retail sales for July 2023, in total and by sector, as well as online retail sales and penetration.

Data in this research report are:

  • Year-over-year changes in China total retail sales (ex. food service; incl. automobiles and gasoline) for the past 13 months
  • Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector—May, June and July 2023
  • Online retail sales as a proportion of total retail sales, for the past 13 months

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  • Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US.
  • More Coresight Research coverage of retail in China, including our China Consumer Tracker weekly survey reports
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The Coresight Research Think Tank series delve into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail.

In this Think Tank, we provide a reference guide for businesses to understand generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its foundational AI technologies. We discuss retail use cases of generative AI as well as challenges and strategies for AI technology implementation. We explore the technological prerequisites that have paved the way to the advanced AI and generative AI we see today.

Key technologies covered in this report include machine learning, neural networks and deep learning.

Data in this research report include:

  • Global retail revenues generated through AI
  • Global generative AI software market size and growth estimates

Companies mentioned in this report include: Google, IBM, Nvidia, OpenAI

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We provide an update on retailers and retail-adjacent companies filing for bankruptcy in the US and the UK.

Data in this research report are:

  • Major US and UK retail bankruptcies in 2Q23 and 3Q23 to date

Companies mentioned in this report include: B&M, CPI Luxury Group, Home Bargains, Lunya, Pepco Group (Poundland), Rockport, Tuesday Morning, Wilko

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Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology has already led to significant advancements in the fashion industry, and we expect its applications to continue to grow in the future. In this report, we dive into the current state of RFID in fashion, including factors impacting growth, the competitive landscape and potential headwinds for fashion brands and retailers.

Data in this research report include:

  • The global RFID market size for 2022, 2023E and 2028E
  • Proprietary survey data on issues IT decision makers believe impact net revenue
  • Key reasons for shrinkage losses in US retail

Companies mentioned in this report include: Adidas, Avery Dennison, Dick’s Sporting Goods, H&M, Macy’s, NIKE, Walmart, Zara

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Following Alipay’s and WeChat Pay’s announcements that they will allow international (non-Chinese) payment cards to be linked to their payment systems for the first time, we assess how these new payment systems announced by WeChat Pay and Alipay will unlock international tourists’ spending, affecting both Chinese and international retailers.

Data in this research report are:

  • International and domestic flight volumes in China, current vs pre-pandemic
  • Pre-pandemic international travelers’ reasons for visiting China
  • Main attractions for pre-pandemic international travelers

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Using data from the US Census Bureau, we analyze US retail sales in July 2023, in total and by sector.

Data in this research report are:

  • Year-over-year changes in US total retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles), July 2022–July 2023
  • Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, June 2023 and July 2023

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  • Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US.
  • Complementing our monthly reports, the Coresight Research US Retail Sales Databank brings together retail sales data to help you understand the scale and trajectory of US retail.
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The Coresight Research weekly US Consumer Tracker takes a regular temperature check on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, based on exclusive proprietary survey data.

In this report, we present findings from our survey conducted on July 31, 2023.

Data in this report are our latest proprietary survey findings on:

  • Consumer financial health—respondents’ ability to cover bills after losing income, levels of debt and expectations for a financial windfall
  • Which retailers consumers have bought food and nonfood products from in the last two weeks
  • What products consumers have bought in-store and online in the last two weeks
  • Activities that consumers have done in the past two weeks
  • Avoidance of public places, by type of public place—latest data and four-week PPT changes

Companies mentioned in this report include: Aldi, Amazon, Albertsons, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, Dollar General, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Target, Walmart

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Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report second-quarter 2023 earnings.

This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 13, 2023, across four sectors: apparel and footwear, e-commerce, food and grocery, and luxury. 

Data in this report are:

  • Quarterly data from companies, including gross margins and sales data by brand (where applicable), channel and geography

Companies mentioned in this report include: Alibaba, Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands, Ralph Lauren, Quarte Retail, Under Armour, Weis Markets

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