Insight ReportCoronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the Storm Coresight Research March 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research developed the Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index to evaluate the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to weather the worsening coronavirus outbreak in the US—and spreading store closures, stay-at-home orders and bizarre hoarding habits. We evaluated companies based on financial strength; whether the company sells products offline, online and internationally; and, on the length of tenure of the CEO. This report looks at: How companies selling primarily offline will be impacted. The implications for brick and mortar retailers with healthy online offerings. Which categories will fare well, which less so. How international exposure and CEO tenure affect the ranking. 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 ReportCoresight Matrix: AI Software for Optimization Coresight Research March 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of the Coresight Matrix series, to help readers better understand what is happening in key segments and with key players in retail technology. This report examines the artificial intelligence (AI) for optimization segment and uses our Coresight Matrix to evaluate leaders and emerging players. In particular, we look at how machine learning-powered AI can help with: Pricing: Optimizing pricing and discounting to bolster revenues, margins and profitability. Inventory: Optimizing inventory to have the correct amount and value of inventory to avoid margin-depleting markdowns and to free up cash. Assortment: Optimizing assortment enhances profitability, avoids markdowns and excess inventory. 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 DiveAmazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head Coresight Research March 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadIndia’s retail sector has been growing in leaps and bounds, but online is still much less mature than in Western markets or even China—but it is growing by double-digits and is expected to be worth $200 billion by 2027. This report compares India online market leaders Amazon and Flipkart, specifically: How Flipkart lost its seven-year lead on Amazon, and what it’s doing to catch up again. How Flipkart’s Walmart acquisition bolstered its market position. How India’s ubiquitous kiranas, mom and pop stores, are supporting online retail. Upstarts that may challenge the existing duopoly. View an infographic summary of these findings 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
Insight ReportAmazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head—Infographic Coresight Research March 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe assess the competition between two major players in the e-commerce sector in India. This infographic outlines key comparative data between Amazon India and Flipkart. Click here to read the full 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 ReportBeauty Insights: Beauty Activism Represents the Next Wave of Brand Differentiation Coresight Research March 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadActivism is taking hold in the beauty sector as retailers and brands take a stance on environmental and social issues. In this report, we discuss how social activism is becoming the next big movement the beauty industry, offering brands the opportunity to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. We consider the four key benefits of beauty activism for both consumers and brands, and provide examples of initiatives that have been implemented by global industry players such as L’Oréal, LMVH and The Body Shop. 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 ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Digitalization Coresight Research March 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis retail-tech landscape lists selected companies that offer solutions for the transformation of physical stores through technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision. We feature start-ups in addition to a few established companies that are disrupting the current landscape. The landscape covers the following categories: Electronic Shelf Labels Digital Displays Shopping Experience In-Store Shopper Data and Analytics Payments and Checkout Shelf Monitoring and Inventory Management Indoor Mapping Proximity Marketing Employee Tools 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
Insight Report2020 Tax Tracker, Week 7: Coronavirus Disruption Prompts IRS To Extend Tax Filing and Payment Deadline by 90 Days Coresight Research March 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis, starting at the end of January until the April 15 deadline. This year, the US Department of the Treasury (of which the IRS is a part) announced the deadline to file (and more importantly, to pay) has been extended to July 15. In this report, we look at what happened in the seventh week of the 2020 tax filing season, including: How the extended deadline will affect filings and refunds. The impact of coronavirus on IRS operations. The current status of returns filed, processed and refunds issued. 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 DiveEsports: How Brands Can Leverage Gaming To Reach Targeted Audiences Coresight Research March 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe discuss the opportunity that the esports industry presents for brands and retailers to extend their reach to targeted consumers, particularly in China and the US. This report covers the following content: An overview of global esports viewership, considering participation amidst the coronavirus disruption Esports games with the highest viewership Partnership opportunities with selected top games, namely League of Legends, Dota 2 and Fortnite Examples of brands that are already leveraging gaming, including luxury brand Louis Vuitton, car manufacturer Kia and sportswear brand Li Ning. 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 TrackerUS Store Closures 2020 Outlook: Coronavirus Outbreak Set To Trigger Unprecedented Number of Closures Coresight Research March 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn the context of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this report assesses the outlook for physical retail in the US over the remainder of 2020, including: Year-to-date store closures, compared to data from 2019 Temporary store closures as a result of the coronavirus The potential rise of bankruptcies across retail sectors Implications of the pandemic for shopping malls We also predict the total number of closures we expect to see in the US in the full-year 2020. Click here to read Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, and visit our Coronavirus Tracker for more information on temporary store closures and key developments. 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: Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, ByteDance’s News Platform Jinritoutiao Launches “Play at Home” Function Coresight Research March 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn this edition of Coresight Research’s biweekly New Retail Briefing we look at innovative approaches China’s retailers are taking as they emerge from the worst period of the coronavirus outbreak. This report looks at: Which tools developed during the height of the outbreak retailers continue to use even as life returns to normal. Innovative solutions to coronavirus-related problems, such as clearing excess inventory. Tactics to reengage consumers as physical retail reopens. 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 Social Commerce Survey: The Impact of Social Media on Shopping Behavior Coresight Research March 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis is the second report of a four-part series that explores the use of social media by US shoppers. Based on data from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we discuss a number of key findings across the following topics: How often consumers use social media to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories The likelihood of shoppers abandoning purchases due to a lack of platform functionality Social media shoppers’ monthly spending on discretionary purchases The impact of influencers on US social media shoppers The sharing of content by social media shoppers after they make a purchase View an infographic summary of these findings here. Click here to read about US consumers’ use of Instagram in the shopping journey 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 Social Commerce Survey: The Impact of Social Media on Shopping Behavior—Infographic Coresight Research March 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe explore the results of a Coresight Research proprietary survey of US social media users. This infographic focuses on how social media impacts the shopping behavior . Read the full report 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
Question of the WeekWhat Product Category Has the Highest Buying-to-Discovery Ratio on Instagram among US Social Media Shoppers? Coresight Research March 23, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Product Category Has the Highest Buying-to-Discovery Ratio on Instagram among US Social Media Shoppers? The buying-to-discovery ratio—the proportion of respondents who make purchases on Instagram as a percentage of those who use the platform to research or discover products—is the highest for the apparel and footwear category on Instagram, at 83%. This is closely followed by products in beauty segments, which together see a buying conversion of 80.3% of US social media shoppers. This document was generated for
Deep Dive4Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up Coresight Research March 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report offers analysis of the fourth-quarter 2019 earnings of Coresight 100 companies based in the US. We assess the recent performance of retailers in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. We discuss retailers across a number of sectors: Apparel and footwear—including NIKE and VF Corporation Beauty—including Estée Lauder and L’Oréal CPG—including Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive Department stores—including JCPenney, Macy’s and Nordstrom E-commerce—including Alibaba, Amazon and JD.com Electronics retail—Best Buy Luxury—including Capri Holdings REITs—including Brookfield Property Partners Specialty retail—including Burlington Stores, L Brands and Ross Stores Food, drug and mass retail—including Dollar General, Kroger, Target and Walgreens Boots Alliance Home and home-improvement retail—including Home Depot and Lowe’s Click here to read the 3Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up 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 ReportCoronavirus Insights: US Drugstores Step Up; Potential Drug Shortages Could Be a Long-Term Concern Coresight Research March 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith the coronavirus continuing to spread globally, we consider its impact in the US drugstore sector. CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens are adapting their services in response to the shifting landscape. We discuss the initiatives that these major drugstore chains in the US are rolling out to support consumers during the outbreak, including waiving fees and offering innovative, minimal-contact testing services. We also consider the potential challenge of drug shortages in the US over the longer term, due to the nation’s reliance on China in the medicine manufacturing supply chain. 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