Free Data GraphicHoliday Bites: Top Five US Retailers by Biggest Holiday Hiring Plans Coresight Research November 1, 2021 Our Holiday Bites series provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings, covering the shape and scale of consumer demand, retail sales and category performance in the 2021 holiday season. Click here to see more Holiday Bites as well as our in-depth research reports on US holiday retail. On a comparable basis, Coresight Research has tracked a 54.4% year-over-year increase in announced holiday hiring plans compared to the 2020 holiday season—and a 24.4% increase over pre-pandemic 2019—by retailers and allied sectors such as logistics companies. Walmart makes up the bulk of the increase, with plans to hire 170,000 seasonal employees this year compared to the 20,000 hires in 2020. Department stores are also seeing an increase in announced seasonal job openings after cutting seasonal hires in 2020. Click the image to read more about the topic This document was generated for
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Avoidance of Public Places At Lowest Point Since Early August Coresight Research November 1, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s October 25, 2021, survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week’s US Consumer Tracker covers the following: What consumers are doing and where they are going—including avoidance of public places What shoppers are buying online and in-store Which retailers consumers are buying from—for food and nonfood purchases Complementing our weekly survey reports, our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers additional insight, including long-term consumer trends and a detailed analysis of where current patterns will lead in the coming months. Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra reports. Premium subscribers can also access data from our weekly surveys in our US Consumer Tracker Databank. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Insight ReportNexite’s Connected Merchandise Platform Helps Factory 54 Optimize Partner-Brand Stores: A Case Study Coresight Research November 1, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs part of Coresight Research’s Innovator Intelligence series, this Case Study explores how Factory 54—an international fashion retail chain and an exclusive distributor/operator of leading global fashion brands in Israel—has partnered with technology solutions provider Nexite to help one of its partner brands resolve in-store merchandising challenges and optimize its store operations and merchandising decisions. This report is sponsored by Nexite. Click here to read more Innovator Research from Coresight Research. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Nexite’s Connected Merchandise Platform Helps Factory 54: A Case Study The Nexite Connected Merchandise Platform Nexite’s Competitive Advantages The Factory 54 and Nexite Partnership Results and Measures of Success Upcoming Nexite and Factory 54 Initiatives in the Partner-Brand Store Nexite’s Technology: Implications for Physical Retail What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Holiday 2021 Shopping: We Will Overcome Coresight Research October 31, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig reflects on a topical theme in retail.This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses preparations retailers have made to get goods on shelves for Holiday 2021. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 43: US Store Openings Up 59% Year over Year Coresight Research October 29, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. We cover: A week-by-week comparison of store openings and closures in the US and UK year to date in 2021 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2021 major US and UK store openings and closures This week, there are highlights from Allbirds, Coborn’s and Hermès in the US and Aldi, B&Q and Zara in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week in the UK from Marks & Spencer and One Below. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2021 year to date, filterable by sector and year. Click here to view. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Insight ReportA Recap of the 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021: Livestreaming, Industry Participation and Charitable Giving Coresight Research October 29, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival took place on October 10, 2021. This year, the event had a livestreaming focus, alongside its emphasis on charitable giving. The 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021 was fortunate to have Firework as its Lead Technology Partner and Access Beauty Insiders as the Lead Execution Partner. The event also had nine sponsors, 14 partner charities and 33 participating brands and retailers. In this report, we present a recap of the event and its livestream sessions. Click here to access Coresight Research’s coverage of the 10.10 Shopping Festival. Click here to read more about livestreaming e-commerce. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for
Deep DiveRetail Innovators: US Grocery Market Coresight Research October 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how retail players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on five retail technology companies across supply chain, online fulfillment, in-store shopping, inventory management and last-mile capabilities. We cover how each company has disrupted the market, as well as tailwinds and headwinds, and the impact of innovation on traditional market players. Click here to read the previous report in our Retail Innovators series, which discusses six global e-commerce platforms. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Opportunity Coresight Research October 28, 2021 Coresight Bites provide free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. As part of our annual review of the US women’s plus-size apparel market, we review the latest sales data and present our expectations for the market’s future growth and its key drivers. We also examine the competitive landscape and the initiatives that major brands and retailers are undertaking to enter and better serve this market. This document was generated for
Event CoverageRetailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event 2021 Preview: Five Retail Startups To Compete for $10,000 Coresight Research October 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn October 28, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee Retailers United’s third pitch event, in which five retail startups will compete for a $10,000 grant and mentorship from industry thought leaders. In this report, we profile the five startup contestants and discuss the event’s structure and the judges involved. This year, the event will cover key topics in retail, including sustainability, inclusivity and charitable giveback. Register here for the “Help America Stay Open” event to watch the pitch competition unfold live at 11.00 a.m. EST. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for
Insight ReportSeptember 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research October 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in September 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, acceleration in China and deceleration in the UK. We examine the latest data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. 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. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Deep DiveUS Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Extending Sizes, Expanding Categories Coresight Research October 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadRetailers and brands are expanding their collections to address opportunities in the US women’s plus-size apparel market. We discuss such retail initiatives and present our expectations for the future growth of the market and its key drivers. Read our separate report to learn key strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations: Playbook: Inclusivity in Retail. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of apparel and footwear retail. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Opportunity: Coresight Research Analysis Market Size Market Drivers Plus-Size Initiatives by Brands and Retailers Plus-Size Opportunities What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Insight ReportNot Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Three—Solving for Online Fulfillment Challenges Coresight Research October 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report is the final installment of a three-part series entitled Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores, in which Coresight Research and Fillogic explore new strategies for retailers to fulfill online orders using their mall-based stores. We discuss the key challenges that retailers face in offering multiple online fulfillment options—across the enterprise and store levels, in managing product returns and in implementing the ship-from-store (SFS) model—and how mall-based retailers can tackle these challenges by partnering with third-party logistics service providers. We leverage findings from a June 2021 Coresight Research survey of 150 executives at US mall-based retailers. Read the first two reports in this series: 1 Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part One–Ship from Store Presents a Profitable Online Order-Fulfillment Opportunity 2 Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery Expenses This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Contents (Click to navigate) Coresight Research x Fillogic: Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores–Part Three Solving for Online Fulfillment Challenges: In Detail How Can Partnerships with Third-Party Logistics Providers Help? Product Returns The SFS Model What We Think Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head in Luxury—Kering vs. LVMH Coresight Research October 27, 2021 Our Three Things You Need To Know series provides free snapshots of Coresight Research data and findings. Subscribers can access the full research behind this graphic here. To find out how to subscribe, click here. Kering and LVMH are the two leading houses in the global luxury sector and own a host of top brands. As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into key elements of the two businesses. This document was generated for
Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #4—Online vs. Offline Shopping Coresight Research October 26, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021 series counts down to this year’s holiday peak with new thematic research each week. In this report, we examine online and offline shopping in the US this holiday season, leveraging proprietary survey findings to assess US consumers’ expectations for holiday shopping. We discuss key online fulfillment offerings from selected brands and retailers, and present our estimates for US retail sales growth by channel this season. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail. Click here to access our US Holiday Retail 2021 Databank Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Innovator ProfileInnovator Profile: CommentSold Powers Livestream Shopping for SMBs Coresight Research October 26, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report forms part of our Innovator Profile series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. In this free report, we profile CommentSold, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables small and medium-sized retail businesses (SMBs) to implement live social selling across multiple shopping platforms. Coresight Research collaborated with CommentSold to offer insights into the company’s business model and offerings. Click here to read all reports in our Innovator Profile series. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for
