Insight ReportThe 12 Questions of US Holiday Retail 2020: Part 2—The Consumer’s Propensity To Spend Coresight Research September 2, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research has 12 questions about the upcoming holiday selling season, which promises to be the most interesting in our team’s collective memory. In this second report of the series, we present and provide answers to three questions around how the following key factors will impact the US consumer’s propensity to spend on the holidays: The employment situation—comprising high unemployment and personal savings rates A “wealth effect”—influenced by the stock market and housing prices The upcoming US presidential election We discuss the implications of these insights for brands, retailers and technology vendors. Click here to read our first report in The 12 Questions of US Holiday Retail 2020 series, which explores the impact of changed consumer behaviors on gift giving and in-store shopping. And click here to read Coresight Research’s 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
Insight ReportBeauty Insights: Consumers Prioritize Health and Wellness, Expanding the US Beauty Market Coresight Research September 1, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe explore the US beauty wellness market, which we estimate will grow significantly over the next five years, driven by consumer emphasis on health amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In this report, we discuss five key trending topics in beauty wellness: Safe ingredients—clean beauty Self-care and self-sufficiency Mental health Sleep care Beauty supplements We also provide examples of how brands and retailers are innovating in the beauty wellness space. This report is part of our Beauty Insights series, which explores prominent or emerging themes and trends in the global beauty market. Click here to read the previous report in the series, which covers China’s spectacular retail model in beauty. 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 WeekWhich Major US Department Store Chains Have Filed for Bankruptcy So Far This Year? Coresight Research September 1, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Major US Department Store Chains Have Filed for Bankruptcy So Far This Year? Five major US department store retailers have filed for bankruptcy so far this year: JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Stage Stores and Stein Mart. All of these filed for bankruptcy after Covid-19 lockdowns began. This document was generated for
Deep DiveA New Reality Demands a Networked Product and Supply Chain Platform Coresight Research September 1, 2020 Reasons to ReadCovid-19 has accelerated the velocity of change in retail. We explore how the adoption of a multi-enterprise platform can help retail executives transform their business for this new era across the supply chain. With analysis from a May 2020 Coresight Research survey, this report includes insights and discussion around the following topics: Top business issues for retailers over the next 12–24 months—including supply chain agility and flexibility The transformation of the digital supply chain—from data messaging on a one-to-one engagement model to network digitalization on a many-to-many basis The schematics of a multi-enterprise platform and its key features Business applications of a multi-enterprise platform We also detail the benefits of multi-enterprise platforms, with case studies from Bamboo Rose, a leading multi-enterprise product and supply chain platform catering to retailers, brands and wholesalers. This report is sponsored by Bamboo Rose. 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 12 Questions of US Holiday Retail 2020: Part 1—Changed Consumer Behavior Coresight Research September 1, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research has 12 questions about the upcoming holiday selling season, which promises to be the most interesting in our team’s collective memory. In this first report of the series, we present and provide answers to our first four questions, which focus on changed consumer behaviors, covering the following key topics: The impact of social distancing on in-store shopping The implications for gifting of fewer consumer spending choices Key products this season based on working-from-home and comfort trends Reduced gifting opportunities and what this means for retailers We discuss the implications of changed consumer behaviors for brands, retailers and technology vendors. Click here to read Coresight Research’s coverage of US holiday retail, including other reports in our 12 Questions of US Holiday Retail series. 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 2Q20, Week 4: Home Categories Continue To Outperform; Apparel Remains Weak Coresight Research August 31, 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 second-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 second quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel and qualitative insights The strength of e-commerce following temporary store closures Details on the performance of reopened stores, where these have been provided The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary on the shape or strength of demand—helping to build a picture of a potential US retail recovery in consumer demand This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 30, including Best Buy, Dollar General, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty. Read the Earnings Insight 2Q20, Week 3 report here. Click here to read our wrap-up report for first-quarter 2020 earnings. 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
Flash ReportUS Survey Update: How Covid-19 Has Impacted Consumers’ Attitudes Toward Sustainability (Select Findings) Coresight Research August 31, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s August 26 survey of US consumers on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This week, we asked consumers about their attitudes toward environmental sustainability. 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 the Covid-19 crisis has made sustainability more of a factor for consumers when shopping Which sustainability practices consumers consider to be the most important for retailers Whether respondents are currently avoiding public areas—and which types of places they are avoiding. Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings: The top product categories for which consumers believe that retailers should pay attention to environmental sustainability What activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and what they expect to do in the next two weeks A full list of the public areas or travel that consumers are avoiding Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and, if so, which types of products 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 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: How Covid-19 Has Impacted Consumers’ Attitudes Toward Sustainability (Full Report) Coresight Research August 31, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s August 26 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week, we asked consumers about their attitudes toward environmental sustainability when they shop. Our findings cover the following: Whether the Covid-19 crisis has made sustainability more of a factor for consumers when shopping Which sustainability practices consumers consider to be the most important for retailers The top product categories for which consumers believe that retailers should pay attention to environmental sustainability 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 outbreak and, if so, which types of products Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories We discuss the implications of our findings for brands and retailers. The findings provide an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on 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 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
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Could Supplemental Employment Benefits Be Behind the Strength in US Retail Sales? Coresight Research August 30, 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 the astounding rebound in US retail sales and the potential effect of supplementary unemployment benefits on retail robustness in the country. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. 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 35: Payless Plans To Open More Than 300 Stores Coresight Research August 28, 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 Amazon, Neiman Marcus and Payless in the US, and Frasers Group 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
Event CoverageLeveraging Data Insights and Identifying Opportunity in CPG with Andrew Appel, IRI Coresight Research August 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe present an edited version of our conversation with Andrew Appel, President and CEO at IRI, from a Coresight Research webinar held on May 26, 2020. The webinar explored the following key topics: Changes in consumer shopping behaviors in the CPG sector amid Covid-19—and learnings from past recessions Retailers’ assortments and the challenge of retaining customers How retailers can leverage data insights and identify opportunities to adapt and succeed in the new environment Click here to watch the video recording of this webinar. To register for future Coresight Conversations webinars, please click 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
Insight ReportJuly 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research August 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in July 2020, we saw the US and the UK maintain growth momentum, while China continued to see improvements. 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, selected US retailers’ same-store sales 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
Insight ReportUS Back to School 2020: Digital Trends and Digital Learning—Online Sales Set To Be Up Strongly in a Weak Total Market Coresight Research August 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur US Back to School 2020 series explores the back-to-school (BTS) and back-to-college (BTC)—which we will collectively refer to as to “back-to-class”— season, considering consumer shopping behaviors amid the coronavirus crisis and the implications for retail. In this report, we present three insights into digital trends this season, covering the following topics: The market share of e-commerce—and our expectations for growth The expectations of parents around how and where they will shop for BTS How retailers are promoting digital shopping—including an emphasis on contact-light pickup options We also discuss the role of remote learning in school-reopening plans and how this is impacting BTS shoppers’ spending expectations for online learning. Finally, we note commentary from selected major retailers on the BTS season, as of their latest reported quarter. Click here to read the previous report in our US Back to School 2020 series, which explores findings about BTS shoppers’ spending ability, concerns and attitudes to BTS shopping from an August 2020 Coresight Research survey of US consumers. 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—Online Grocery Shopping Looks To Be Here To Stay Coresight Research August 27, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Survey Update: Online Grocery Shopping Looks To Be Here To Stay. Find the full report here. This document was generated for
Deep DiveRetail-Tech Landscape: Personalization in Retail Coresight Research August 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis Retail-Tech Landscape lists selected companies whose technology solutions can support retailers in providing a consistent, seamless and personalized experience to their customers—which has become more important than ever in light of the Covid-19 crisis. These solutions leverage artificial intelligence, augmented reality, big data and machine learning, among other technologies. The landscape covers the following categories: Targeted promotions Product recommendations Location-based recommendations Assistive product discovery Personalized experience Our landscape infographic summarizes the companies outlined in this report. To view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry, click here. 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
