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Deep Dive | March 22, 2023 Premium

US Dresswear Retailing: Sales To Dwindle in 2023 as Pent-Up Demand Fades

We explore how dresswear, smart-casual and occasion-based apparel in the US will fare after a year of strong demand revival. We present category growth projections, insights into market factors, proprietary survey findings on consumer spending, and more.

Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Drugstore Retailing: CVS Health vs. Walgreens Boots Alliance

CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance are the top retailers in the US drugstore sector, offering a wide variety of medicines and other products. As part of the Coresight Research Head-to-Head series, we provide analysis of the companies’ revenues, financial performances and key strategies.

Insight Report | March 17, 2023 Premium

Data Dive: How Many Grocery-Store SKUs Are KVIs?

Food-price inflation remains highly elevated in the US. In this Data Dive, we consider new Coresight Research data on how many grocery store products US consumers claim to know the prices of in advance of shopping.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 15, 2023 Premium

Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—After the Bounce, What’s Next?

Launching our new, in-depth, data-rich Market Navigator series, we present a definitive guide on US apparel and footwear retailing. We explore market growth factors, the competitive landscape, consumer survey analysis, themes we are watching, retail innovators in the space, and more.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 13, 2023 Premium

Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Executive Summary

We present a preview of our upcoming research on US apparel and footwear retailing, which will be the first report in our new, in-depth, data-rich Market Navigator series for Coresight Research subscribers.

Insight Report | March 7, 2023 Premium

Data Dive: The Grocery-Store Categories Where US Shoppers Are Cutting Purchases the Most

In this Data Dive, we assess which CPG (consumer packaged goods)/grocery-store categories are seeing the steepest unit declines as US shoppers cut their volume purchases in grocery retail and adjacent sectors.

Deep Dive | March 2, 2023 Premium

European Grocery Retail Dynamics Amid Broader Inflationary Trends

European consumers and retailers are under pressure amid an energy crisis and mounting concerns over a possible economic downturn. We discuss EU and UK grocery retail sales and inflation metrics in the context of broader inflationary pressures.

Insight Report | March 1, 2023 Free Report

Five Strategies for Success in US Grocery Retail: Leveraging First-Party Data To Offer a Connected Shopping Experience

We present five key strategies for grocery retailers to win customers while ensuring long-term retention, with a focus on using first-party data to drive personalization. Our insights cover loyalty programs, retail media and more. This free report is produced in partnership with Swiftly.

Deep Dive | February 27, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in Global Convenience-Store Retailing: Seven & i vs. Alimentation Couche-Tard

As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Alimentation Couche-Tard and Seven & i, two leading convenience-store retailers. We provide insights into key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, operating margins and brick-and-mortar, digital and overall growth strategies.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 22, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: US Food Away from Home—A Challenging Economic Backdrop To Weigh on Growth in 2023

We explore the size and trajectory of the US food-away-from-home (FAFH) market amid a challenging economic backdrop. We also discuss the performance and outlook for online food delivery in the US, as well as the overall market’s competitive landscape, innovators and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond.

Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Market Softens, Industry Players Seek To Improve Margins

We discuss the growth trajectory of the apparel and footwear market in the UK amid the country’s sluggish economic conditions and inflationary pressures.

Insight Report | February 10, 2023 Premium

Shein in Fast Fashion—Update: Establishing Dominance Through New Strategies and Business Expansion Plans

Shein gained ground as a leading player in the fast-fashion market in 2022 and is set to expand its business in 2023. Building on a previous report, we explore the company’s major strategies and recent developments.

Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Department Stores—Slimmed Down and Shaping Up

We analyze how UK department stores are adapting to reach modern consumers. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 6, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Innovation Amid New Challenges

We explore how US department stores are innovating amid new challenges. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching.

Insight Report | February 1, 2023 Premium

Pet Apparel and Accessories: A Niche Market with Strong Growth Potential

We discuss the global pet apparel and accessories market, covering headwinds, tailwinds, the competitive landscape and themes to watch.