Insight ReportThe 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2021–22: Your Guide to the Retail Year Coresight Research November 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending January 29, 2022. The calendar is used by many US retailers; it ensures comparability between years by dividing the year into months based on a “4 weeks-5 weeks-4 weeks” format. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and compare when these fall to 2020–21. 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
Market Navigators/Market OutlookThe US Athleisure Market: Analyzing Opportunities and Strategies Coresight Research November 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn this report, we look at the US athleisure market—including sports apparel and footwear that can be worn for sports or casualwear purposes. We discuss the following key topics: Market size, including sales performance and year-over-year growth Key market drivers, such as casualization and millennial spending power Athleisure market trends—including integration by traditional retailers Product offerings from retailers, featuring pure plays Athleta and Lululemon and traditional sportswear brands Adidas and NIKE Implications for brands and retailers Click here to read about key trends in the US denim market. Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlooks and Post-Crisis Outlooks for other retail sectors. 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 ReportNew Retail Briefing: Alibaba Invests in Hypermarket Chain Sun Art and Luxury E-Commerce Platform Farfetch Coresight Research November 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of a monthly series in which we discuss developments in China under the banner of “New Retail.” We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include Alibaba’s investment to increase its stake in domestic hypermarket Sun Art Retail to become the controlling shareholder and JD.com’s partnership with Kuaishou to host a 200-hour livestreaming session for Singles’ Day from November 1 to 9. We also explore Alibaba’s plans with Richemont to each invest $300 million in luxury fashion retail platform Farfetch. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail Briefing series, which discusses Alibaba’s investment planned investment in travel retailer Dufry to capture sales from China’s growing domestic duty-free market. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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 DiveRetailTech: Supply Chain Software—Shaking Off the Chains of the Past Coresight Research November 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadSupply chain software was already becoming an essential tool to manage complex, data-fueled retail prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, but the pandemic has further underscored the need for retailers to have flexible, adaptable supply chains. In this report, we explore the modern supply chain and the software providers that are helping retailers ensure supply chain flexibility and resilience. We discuss the following key topics: The unidirectional supply chain of the past Product and information flow in a modern, technology-empowered supply chain Supporting supply chain technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain and cloud computing Supply chain software functionality across the three areas of planning, logistics and operations Industry themes and expected growth of the global supply chain software market We profile the leading global companies that provide software tools for supply chain management, across three categories: Global software and ERP vendors—including IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP Independent ERP and supply chain software vendors—including Blue Yonder, Infor and SPS Commerce Innovators—including Package.ai, Project Verte and Supply Vision This report is part of Coresight Research’s RetailTech series, in which we discuss leading retail technology companies and the products they offer. Click here to read the previous report in this series, which explores the sources of retail loss and the technologies that can be used to help retailers identify and prevent loss. 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 ReportInsights from China: Exploring Alibaba’s Success in China’s Grocery Market—Innovation at Freshippo Coresight Research November 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs part of our Insights from China series, we explore the success of Freshippo, Alibaba’s grocery chain, considering the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic this year. In this report, we explore Freshippo’s innovative strategies across three key areas: New store formats Differentiated product offerings—with a focus on private label Integration of technology and data—including blockchain, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things Click here to read the previous report in our Insights from China series, which explores how brands can leverage Chinese social commerce platform Little Red Book to raise brand awareness. 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
Three Things You Need To Know: US Survey Update—Product Returns amid the Pandemic Coresight Research November 24, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Survey Update—Product Returns amid the Pandemic. Find the full report here. This document was generated for
Insight ReportThe 12 Weeks of Holidays: #9—Warmer Weather Expected for the Thanksgiving-Black Friday Holiday Weekend Coresight Research November 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of The 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we present key data, trends and observations as we count down to the peak holiday season. In this report, we explore how the weather this holiday season will affect consumer demand in US retail. We discuss the following key topics: The significance of weather analytics in demand forecasting, as well as inventory and assortment optimization A comparison of the weather forecasts for November and December this year compared to last year, including implications for retailers The impact of the forecast for November (including the weekend of Thanksgiving and Black Friday) on weather-driven demand Expected weather-driven demand for selected items, such as cold-weather apparel and hot foods, across specific US locations The implications of the forecast for December on demand for weather-related items Click here to read the previous report in the 12 Weeks of Holidays series, which explores how US beauty brands and retailers are preparing for the holiday shopping season. Click here to read all Coresight Research coverage of US holiday 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
Question of the WeekWhat Key Strategies Did New Entrants Adopt for Singles’ Day 2020? Coresight Research November 23, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Key Strategies Did New Entrants Adopt for Singles’ Day 2020? During Singles’ Day 2020, we observed new entrants to the shopping festival adopt a number of strategies for China market entry or expansion, across different sectors. These include exclusive product launches, 3D online experiences and a focus on telling brand stories. This document was generated for
Insight ReportOctober 2020 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 8% Ahead of Second Lockdown Coresight Research November 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadOctober was the sixth consecutive month of growth momentum in UK retail sales, supported by strength at health and beauty retailers and in the DIY and hardware sector. We review the monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector: We chart the trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months. We show value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months. We discuss growth in online retail sales, by major sector. We present a Covid-19 lockdown timeline. With England having entered a second Covid-19 lockdown on November 5, we expect the strong growth momentum of UK retail sales to come to an end. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, and key global consumer indicators. 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 ReportEarnings Insights 3Q20, Week 3: Off-Pricers See Strong Improvement, but Department Stores Remain Badly Hit; Sales Surge in Home Improvement Coresight Research November 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report third-quarter 2020 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content, with a focus on the impact of the coronavirus crisis: Management commentary on demand trends in the third quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights The strength of e-commerce The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 22, namely BJ’s Wholesale Club, Home Depot, Kohl’s, L Brands, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Ross Stores, Target, The TJX Companies and Walmart.. Read the Earnings Insight 3Q20, Week 2 report here. Click here to read our wrap-up report for second-quarter 2020 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 Survey Update: Product Returns amid the Pandemic (Select Findings) Coresight Research November 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s November 10 survey of US consumers on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This week, we discuss consumer attitudes toward product returns amid the pandemic and for the 2020 holiday season. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. We highlight selected findings from our weekly survey across three key topics: Consumer preferences for product returns—whether in-store or online—amid the pandemic Consumer expectations for post-holiday returns The sustained penetration of e-commerce Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings on the following: What activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and what they expect to do in the next two weeks Whether respondents are currently avoiding public areas or travel—and which types of places or travel they are avoiding Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of Covid-19 and, if so, which types of products Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus pandemic and, if so, which categories Our latest research provides an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on November 10, November 3, October 27, October 20, October 13, October 6, September 29, September 22, September 15, September 9, September 2, August 26, August 19, August 12, August 5, July 29, July 22, July 15, July 8, July 1, June 24, June 17, June 10, June 3, May 27, May 20, May 13, May 6, April 29, April 22, April 15, April 8, April 1, March 25 and March 17–18. In addition to our US consumer surveys, Coresight Research is publishing ongoing coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, which can be accessed here. 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 DiveUS Survey Update: Product Returns amid the Pandemic (Full Report) Coresight Research November 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s November 17 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week, we focus on consumer attitudes toward product returns. Our findings cover the following: Whether respondents had returned any unwanted purchases in the past 12 months—and if so, in which product categories Consumer preferences for product returns—whether in-store or online—amid the pandemic Consumer expectations for post-holiday returns We also discuss a number of survey findings on consumers’ current and expected behaviors, as well as trended data on spending/shopping: What activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and what they expect to do in the next two weeks Whether respondents are currently avoiding public areas or travel—and which types of places or travel they are avoiding Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of Covid-19 and, if so, which types of products Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus pandemic and, if so, which categories The findings provide an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on November 10, November 3, October 27, October 20, October 13, October 6, September 29, September 22, September 15, September 9, September 2, August 26, August 19, August 12, August 5, July 29, July 22, July 15, July 8, July 1, June 24, June 17, June 10, June 3, May 27, May 20, May 13, May 6, April 29, April 22, April 15, April 8, April 1, March 25 and March 17–18. If you do not have a premium subscription, you can access select findings in a complimentary abridged report. Click here to view additional coverage of the impact of Covid-19 on 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
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Holiday 2020—Let the Shopping Begin! (Actually, It Already Has) Coresight Research November 22, 2020 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 retailer and consumer creativity for the holiday shopping season. 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 2020, Week 47: Ascena To Close All Justice Stores and Francesca’s To Close Over 100 Stores Coresight Research November 20, 2020 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 2020 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2020 major US and UK store openings and closures 2020 major US retail bankruptcies New non-store-closure news This week, there are highlights from Ascena Retail Group, Francesca’s and Herman Miller in the US and Poundland and WHSmith in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements following the release of quarterly company filings this week. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Trackers. Complementing our weekly Tracker report, the Coresight Research Retail Store Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2020 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 ReportSingles’ Day 2020: Analyzing New Retail Strategies Coresight Research November 20, 2020 Reasons to ReadStarted as an online-only shopping festival, Singles’ Day has been shifting toward an omnichannel presence, leveraging Alibaba’s concept of “New Retail” to extend the event to offline retail. In this report, we discuss three key New Retail strategies that brands and Alibaba’s Tmall platform launched for this year’s Double 11: Offline experiential events—such as pop-up shops, with examples from Midea and Panasonic 3D virtual showrooms—including the Tmall 3D Mall for home-furnishing brands Online coupons Read our New Retail Briefing series to keep up to date with recent developments in New Retail in China and Beyond. Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2020, 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
