Deep DiveM&A in Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Coresight Research July 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs many brand owners and retailers are rethinking their strategies and business models to recover from the Covid-19 crisis, we believe mergers and acquisitions (M&A) provide a strong option for value creation. In this report, we analyze 2020 and year-to-date 2021 retail-focused M&A activities in the US, as well prospects for, and drivers of, future M&A growth. For more about M&A in retail, read our separate reports on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and initial public offerings (IPOs). Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters M&A in US Retail: A Deep Dive Recent Noteworthy M&A Completed Transactions Notable Upcoming US Retail-Focused M&A Transactions in 2021 Our Insights into Retail-Focused M&A Growth and Future Prospects What We Think Implications for Retailers and Brand Owners Appendix 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: Wholesale vs. DTC—Strategies for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research July 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. The direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel is becoming increasingly important for both new and existing brands. In our Wholesale vs. DTC: Strategies for Brands and Retailers report, we compare the wholesale and DTC sales channels and cover a landscape of brands that are pivoting toward a DTC approach. We also present a playbook for brands and retailers to improve their wholesale and DTC strategies, including alternative wholesale approaches. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for
Insight ReportUS Travel Recovery: Part 4—The Slow Rebound of International Travel and Its Implications for Retail Coresight Research July 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe recovery of travel in the US from the heavy impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic is now fully under way. Inbound international travel will be the final piece of the puzzle to form a full rebound of leisure travel spending in the US but will depend heavily on the pace of vaccination rollouts in other countries. We analyze the slow rebound of international travel and its impacts on US retail. This report is the fourth in Coresight Research’s five-part US Travel Recovery series. Click the topics below to read the rest of the series: A dichotomous return to leisure and business travel Dissipating regional travel differences Domestic-focused travel surge The slow rebound of international travel Impacts of a travel renaissance on consumer spending and industry employees 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 ReportJune 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Higher Labor Prices To Help Offset Decline of Stimulus Effect Coresight Research July 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series offers analysis of key macroeconomic indicators and developing trends. Learn more about higher labor prices and the decline of stimulus effects. The Coresight Research monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end of June 2021. This report includes discussion of the following 10 indicators: Unemployment rate Labor force participation rate Disposable income Average hourly wages Consumer sentiment Savings rate Gas prices Interest rate Housing starts Home price index Click here to read the previous report in this series. 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 DivePlaybook: Inclusivity in Retail Coresight Research July 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. Coresight Research has identified inclusivity in retail as one of the key trends to watch in 2021. Inclusivity—providing equal access for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized—has accelerated in the light of the racial justice movement in the US helping to inspire a global conversation on diversity and representation. It is a thread that touches every part of an organization, both internally and externally. In this Playbook, we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations, covering the following topics: Determining strategic goals Aligning goals through the supply chain Identifying opportunities to reach underrepresented customers Leveraging strengths to develop inclusive products Build a consistent marketing approach For more on inclusivity, read our Think Tank on the purpose and promise of the US adaptive apparel market. Click here to read the previous report in the Playbook series, which presents four key strategies that US retailers can adopt in their last-mile ecosystem to gain a competitive advantage. 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 CoverageCoresight Research x LogicSource: Unlocking True Profit Potential Across Not-For-Resale Expenses Coresight Research July 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn June 30, 2021, Coresight Research hosted a panel discussion with procurement services and technology provider LogicSource, to discuss strategies to reduce unnecessary GNFR expenditure and create efficient procurement systems. In this report, we present three key insights from the online event: LogicSource has found that 67% of CFOs of businesses that have tried to improve their GNFR efficiency report that the savings never matriculate to P&L. Poor communication and coordination between departments can leave businesses paying more in not-for-resale expenditure. Investing in external sources of data can better equip companies to combat the volatility of the GNFR market. Watch the full webinar on demand on our website. Read more about strategies for uncovering potential savings in GNFR in our free Deep Dive report. 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 ReportUS Travel Recovery: Part 3—Exploring the Domestic-Focused Travel Surge Coresight Research July 14, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe recovery of travel in the US from the heavy impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic is now fully under way. We are likely to see a strong pickup in domestic travel in the summer of 2021. Using proprietary US consumer survey findings, we examine how this trend will impact US retail spending across luxury goods, souvenirs and at travel retail locations. This report is the third in Coresight Research’s five-part US Travel Recovery series. Click the topics below to read the rest of the series: A dichotomous return to leisure and business travel Dissipating regional travel differences Domestic-focused travel surge The slow rebound of international travel Impacts of a travel renaissance on consumer spending and industry employees 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 Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Turn To Warehouse Clubs for Independence Day Coresight Research July 13, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s July 5 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Our US Consumer Tracker covers the following: Which retailers consumers are buying from and what they are buying What consumers are doing and where they are going Complementing our weekly survey reports, our US Consumer Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight, including long-term consumer trends and a detailed analysis of where current trends 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 ReportDigitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Furniture and Home-Furnishings Market—Insights into Their Continuing Success Coresight Research July 13, 2021 Reasons to ReadFurniture and home furnishings DNVBs were uniquely placed to benefit from the pandemic-driven trends of heightened e-commerce spending and increased focus on the home. As pandemic restrictions are eased, and traditional retailers expand further into e-commerce, we assess the outlook for US furniture DNVBs. We analyze the following key trends in the sector: Expanding product portfolios Investment in brick-and-mortar stores and experiential shopping Diversifying selling channels through third-party partnerships Meeting heightened demand amid global supply chain disruption Educating consumers from afar 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 ReportUS Travel Recovery: Part 2—What Do Dissipating Regional Travel Differences Mean for Retail? Coresight Research July 13, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe recovery of travel in the US from the heavy impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic is now fully under way. Consumers all over the country are now planning trips at nearly equal rates, indicating that the regional differences in travel seen through most of the pandemic are likely to dissipate as we move into summer. We discuss this trend and its implications for retail, using proprietary survey findings to assess US consumer sentiment and behavior. This report is the second in Coresight Research’s five-part US Travel Recovery series. Click the topics below to read the rest of the series: A dichotomous return to leisure and business travel Dissipating regional travel differences Domestic-focused travel surge The slow rebound of international travel Impacts of a travel renaissance on consumer spending and industry employees 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 ReportFour Months to Singles’ Day: Five Actions That Brands and Retailers Should Take To Prepare for the Festival Coresight Research July 12, 2021 Reasons to ReadBrands and retailers need to prepare their logistics, marketing and inventory management strategies well in advance of Singles’ Day 2021 in order to ensure that they are well positioned to drive traffic and maximize sales—particularly this year, as the world continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. With four months to go until the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, we present five actions that brands and retailers should take to set themselves up for success. Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2021 as we count down to the event, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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 ReportUS Travel Recovery: Part 1—A Dichotomous Return to Leisure and Business Travel Coresight Research July 12, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe recovery of travel in the US from the heavy impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic is now fully under way. We analyze the dichotomous recoveries of leisure and business travel from the global pandemic and discuss the impacts on retail. We use proprietary survey findings to assess US consumer sentiment. This report is the first of Coresight Research’s five-part US Travel Recovery series. Click the topics below to read the rest of the series: A dichotomous return to leisure and business travel Dissipating regional travel differences Domestic-focused travel surge The slow rebound of international travel Impacts of a travel renaissance on consumer spending and industry employees 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 ReportUS Back to School 2021: Return to the Classroom To Drive a Double-Digit Bounce in Retail Spend Coresight Research July 12, 2021 Reasons to ReadWith students likely to return to in-person classes this fall, we present our outlook for US back-to-school spending this season. We cover the top spending categories for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, as well as analysis of the current economic backdrop. Click here to read our latest Consumer Tracker report for analysis of our proprietary data on US consumer spending across all categories. 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: Market Outlook–US and China E-Commerce Coresight Research July 12, 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. Click the image below to read our Market Outlook exploring how the e-commerce market in the US and China has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and provides an outlook for the sector moving forward. We discuss the key drivers of e-commerce growth, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, M&A activity, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond—covering online grocery demand, increased traction in luxury e-commerce, livestream shopping experiences and advances in logistics and returns. This document was generated for
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: CEO of Lidl-Owner Schwarz Group Departs After 17 Years Coresight Research July 11, 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 the resignation of CEO Klaus Gehrig from Lidl-owner Schwarz Group and the discounter’s successful global expansion. 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
