Insight ReportUS Survey Update: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Thanksgiving and Black Friday (Select Findings) Coresight Research November 2, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s October 27 survey of US consumers on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This week, we discuss whether consumers expect to shop for Thanksgiving and Black Friday. 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: Whether consumers expect to do any shopping activities, including browsing or buying, on Thanksgiving or Black Friday—and through which channels What product categories shoppers expect to browse or purchase—both in-store and online. Whether respondents are buying more or less in the apparel and beauty categories as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings: Whether Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppers expect to use any order-pickup services A full list of the product categories that Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppers expect to browse or purchase—both in-store and online 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 Complete results of the retail categories in which consumers are buying more or less as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories Our latest research provides an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on October 20, October 13, October 6, September 29, 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 this survey, Coresight Research is publishing ongoing coverage on the coronavirus outbreak, 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: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Thanksgiving and Black Friday (Full Report) Coresight Research November 2, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s October 27 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 discuss whether consumers expect to shop for Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Our findings cover the following: Whether consumers expect to do any shopping activities, including browsing or buying, on Thanksgiving or Black Friday—and through which channels Whether shoppers expect to use any online order-pickup services What product categories shoppers expect to browse or purchase—both in-store and online. We also discuss a number of survey findings on consumers’ current and expected behaviors, as well as regular weekly questions on spending and shopping, covering 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 the Covid-19 pandemic and, if so, which types of products Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories The findings provide an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on 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. In addition to this survey, 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
Event CoverageRetail Innovation Club Annual Event 2020 Preview: Showcasing Israel’s Innovative Retail-Tech Ecosystem Coresight Research November 2, 2020 Reasons to ReadOn November 3, 2020, Coresight Research will partner with the Retail Innovation Club for the Retail Innovation Club Annual Event 2020—a digital event that will showcase Israeli startup companies, industry influencers and retail leaders. In this report, we introduce the innovative startups that will present at the event. Click here to register for the free event. Following the event, we will update Coresight Research’s Israel Retail-Tech Innovator Landscape, which features over 100 of the most forward-looking and disruptive Israeli retail technology companies across four technology segments: logistics and supply chain, in-store technology, online shopping and analytics. 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
Question of the WeekWhat Are the Biggest Challenges in Retail Merchandising Execution? Coresight Research November 2, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the Biggest Challenges in Retail Merchandising Execution? An inability to understand work completion and its accuracy emerged as the topmost challenge for retailers: In our survey of global merchandising decision-makers, 38% cited this as a “top challenge” (ranked first, second or third) and 18% cited it as the biggest challenge. This document was generated for
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Amazon’s Private Labels and Third-Party Sellers: Powering Prime Day and Every Day on Amazon Coresight Research November 1, 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” dives into new data on Amazon’s private labels and considers the contribution of those labels and third-party sales to Amazon’s retail strategy. 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 ReportBrand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #4—Punky Colour Aims for the Clean-Beauty Market Gap in China Coresight Research October 30, 2020 Reasons to ReadHosted annually on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series profiles 11 US and international small and medium-sized brands with insights into their Tmall Global strategy in the run-up to the shopping event. Continuing the series, we profile US hair-dye brand Punky Colour, covering the following key topics: The brand’s background and commitment to research and development Punky Colour’s focus on clean beauty and plant-based hair care—and the appeal of such products to today’s beauty shoppers in China How the brand is engaging with consumers as part of its China market entry Look out for the next report in our Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series, which explores Lab to Beauty, a beauty brand that specializes in hemp CBD products. Read about the future of the home hair color market in the US in our separate report. Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2020, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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 ReportSeptember 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research October 30, 2020 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in September 2020, we saw exceptional retail sales growth in the US, while the UK maintained growth momentum and China reported positive sales growth for the second consecutive month. We examine 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 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. 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 2020, Week 44: Carter’s and Gap Inc. Announce Store Closures Coresight Research October 30, 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 Carter’s, Gap Inc. and Ross Stores in the US and Flannels 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 new 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
Three Things You Need To Know: Holiday 2020—Hottest Toys Coresight Research October 29, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Holiday 2020: Hottest Toys. Find the full report here. This document was generated for
Insight ReportUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Remains Strong, Led by 75% Growth in Online Food Sales Coresight Research October 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe 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. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. In this report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended October 4, 2020, across the following metrics: Year-over-year growth of CPG e-commerce sales versus growth in total CPG sales, as well as online penetration rates in food and nonfood CPG Online sales growth by category type Breakdown of online sales by category Online sales growth of food & beverage departments Online sales growth of nonfood departments such as beauty and homecare Click here to read the previous report in our US CPG Sales Tracker series. 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 ReportHoliday 2020: UK Retail Outlook—Over 40% of Nonfood Sales Set To Be Online Coresight Research October 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe provide our estimates for the UK retail outlook for holiday 2020. This free report covers the following key content: Our estimates for total retail sales growth—including discussion of demand by category and the impact of coronavirus-related restrictions Capacity challenges relate to Covid-19 social distancing and e-commerce demand Our expectations for online retail sales—considering recent online growth trends at store-based food and nonfood retailers, as well as nonstore retailers Click here to read our Holiday 2020: US Retail Outlook. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Update: On October 31, subsequent to publication of this report, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson unexpectedly announced a four-week lockdown in England. This lockdown forcesdnonessential retail stores to close from November 5 to December 2. See our updated retail outlook for more details. 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 ReportNew Retail Briefing: Alibaba To Invest in Travel Retailer Dufry To Tap Into China’s Growing Domestic Duty-Free Market Coresight Research October 29, 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 planned investment in travel retailer Dufry to capture sales from China’s growing domestic duty-free market and Pinduoduo’s partnership with Yili, the largest dairy company in China, to livestream the production process in its formula factory as a move to gain consumer trust. We also explore the opening of a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion by British luxury goods brand Dunhill and Canadian fashion group Ports launch of an exclusive promotion for members of JD.com’s premium membership program, JD Plus. 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 in logistics firm YTO Express and grocery retailer Bunnymaicai’s plans to leverage recent funding for further digital development. 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
Insight ReportBrand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #3—Volition Beauty Harnesses Digital Innovation To Reach Chinese Consumers Coresight Research October 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadHosted on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series profiles 11 US and international small and medium-sized brands with insights into their Tmall Global strategy in the run-up to the shopping event. In this report, we profile Volition Beauty, covering the following key topics: The story behind Volition Beauty’s innovative crowdsourcing business model, which creates personalized and community-vetted beauty products The opportunity for the brand to leverage digital innovation to appeal to Chinese beauty shoppers Volition Beauty’s strategies for market entry, including a focus on clean beauty and collaboration Return tomorrow for the fourth report in our Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series, which explores hair-dye brand Punky Colour. Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2020, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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
Will US Retail Have a “Big Bird” Problem This Holiday Season? Coresight Research October 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Holiday Bites series features bitesize information on the shape and scale of consumer demand, retail sales and category performance in the 2020 holiday season. Click here to see more Holiday Bites as well as our in-depth research reports on US holiday retail. This document was generated for
Insight ReportBrand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020: #2—C.O. Bigelow Employs Heritage Marketing Strategy in China Coresight Research October 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadHosted on November 11, Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping festival. Coresight Research’s Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series profiles 11 US and international small- and medium-sized brands with insights into their Tmall Global strategy in the run-up to the shopping event. In this report, we profile C.O. Bigelow, covering the following key topics: The origins and brand background of C.O. Bigelow as the oldest apothecary in the US How the brand has leveraged heritage marketing strategies in its journey on Alibaba’s Tmall Global Growth opportunities for the brand in China market entry, based on a reputation of exclusivity, trust and quality Return tomorrow for the third report in our Brand Journeys to Singles’ Day 2020 series on US collaborative beauty brand Volition Beauty. Click here to read more about Singles’ Day 2020, as well as further Coresight Research coverage of past Singles’ Day events. 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
