Insight ReportAugust 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows to Lowest Level Seen for a Year Coresight Research September 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn August, China’s total year-over-year retail sales growth slowed to the lowest level seen since August 2020. We review monthly data for retail in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector We also present data for two-year retail growth compared to August 2019, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. 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. 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 ReportThe 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021: A Primer Coresight Research September 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021. This year, Coresight Research has partnered with livestream shopping platforms Smartzer and CommentSold and live, one-to-one selling platform Ghost Retail to bring a livestreaming focus to the 10.10 Shopping Festival. We explore the details in this free report. Click here to access Coresight Research’s coverage of the 10.10 Shopping Festival as our reports are published in the lead-up to the event, and to view our coverage of the shopping holiday last year. Click here to read more about livestreaming e-commerce. 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 ReportResearch Preview: Dispelling Five Myths About Food Waste in Grocery Coresight Research September 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis Research Preview offers an early look at food waste in grocery, from Coresight Research’s forthcoming report. We discuss the financial and environmental costs of food waste in the US and dispel five common myths about the issue in the grocery sector. 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 Online CPG Growth Slows Coresight Research September 20, 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. After trending upward for the previous two recorded periods, CPG online e-commerce growth slumped to 12.8% during the four weeks ended August 8, 2021. The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. Click the image below for more insights into US CPG e-commerce. This document was generated for
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Are Increasingly Leading Consumers to the Great Outdoors Coresight Research September 19, 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 how retailers are catering to consumers’ increased interest in spending on outdoor activities. 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
Insight ReportAugust 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year Basis Coresight Research September 17, 2021 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2021. This report covers the following: US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year and two-year growth US total retail sales including gasoline and automobiles—year-over-year change US total retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles—month-over-month change Retail sales growth by sector, including two-year growth 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
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% Year over Year Coresight Research September 17, 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 Amazon and Miniso in the US and B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week from Casey’s General Stores, GameStop and Urban Outfitters. 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
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: How Much Did Labor Day Affect US Consumers’ Behaviors? Coresight Research September 16, 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. Coresight Research’s US Consumer Tracker provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. Our latest weekly consumer survey was conducted on September 6, 2021. Historically, our survey data has shown meeting friends and family to be the most popular activity among US consumers. However, it had seen a downward trend in recent weeks in the face of Covid-19’s spreading Delta variant. This week, the Labor Day weekend halted this trend, with more than half of all respondents reporting that they met friends/family in the past two weeks. Click the image below to access our survey findings in detail. This document was generated for
Event CoveragePreview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition Coresight Research September 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference. Click here for more Coresight Research coverage of Groceryshop. Read more about consumer packaged goods and grocery retailers under our sector coverage. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. 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 DiveCustomer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: The Importance of Data in Interconnected Supply Chains Coresight Research September 16, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of Coresight Research’s series of roundtable discussions and research reports, entitled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, in which we present key insights into strategic areas in which brands and retailers can take action to build a resilient and profitable supply chain. We discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers. Read our previous reports in the series, on the four pillars to building a resilient supply chain and intelligent demand forecasting and on-demand manufacturing. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Customer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: Coresight Research Analysis The Current Environment Necessitates Improved Collaboration Collaboration Between All Supply Chain Parties: Modern Supply Chains Are Interconnected Collaboration Between Retailers and Suppliers: Key Advantages Collaboration Between Retailers, Manufacturers and Consumers: Data-Driven Forecasting and Product Development 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 ReportCompetitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021 Coresight Research September 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe present recent market developments in the global livestreaming space, including M&A activity and investments. We also discuss three notable livestreaming trends—namely, the launch of new live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from brands and retailers globally, with highlights from PacSun, Gerry Weber, Vogue Scandinavia and Conforama. This report is part of our Livestreaming Latest series, which provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. Read the previous report in the series, which covers the emerging trend of brands’ diversifying their product catalogs and new ways of forging connections with communities. Watch Coresight Research’s Livestream Shopping 2021 Virtual Conference on demand. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of livestreaming. 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 GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Head-to-Head in Apparel Specialty Retail—H&M vs. Inditex (Zara) Coresight Research September 15, 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. As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare H&M and Inditex (Zara), two of the biggest players in the global apparel specialty retail sector. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for
Deep DiveThe State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings Coresight Research September 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadHaving the right quantities of the right products in the right place at the right time is critical for retailers to meet consumer demand and optimize margins. We explore the state of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption in retail in 2021 across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. Our insights cover best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment. We leverage findings from a June 2021 Coresight Research survey of 170 retail decision-makers in North America. This report is sponsored by retail-focused AI software company Impact Analytics. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings 1 Allocation Planning: Issues Such as Infrequent Stock Replenishment Impact the Bottom and Top Line 2 Assortment Planning: Enterprise-Grade Applications Yield Significant Cost Savings 3 Promotion Management: Most Retailers Use Static Promotion Strategies 4 Forecasting: Traditional Approaches Are Still the Norm; Most Organizations Update Forecasts Infrequently or Irregularly Key Challenges Retailers Face in Adopting AI Industry Best Practices The State of AI Adoption: The Path Forward Methodology Click here to view the Event Presentation. 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
Event PresentationSupply Chain Leaders Circle: Five Strategies for Building a Resilient and Profitable Supply Chain Coresight Research September 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers. To access these insights and join future events, subscribe to Coresight Research. Click here to read key insights from the event in our report. 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 ReportAugust 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Trends Slightly Deteriorate Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases Coresight Research September 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we assess US retail traffic in August 2021, covering the following: Weekly shopper traffic trends Traffic by retailer vertical Regional traffic trends Traffic by retailer location type 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
