December 23, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 51: US Closures Down by HalfOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Barnes & Noble, Cotton On, Dollar General, Five Below and Victoria’s Secret, among other companies.
December 20, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Market Outlook: UK Grocery Retailing—Inflation Pressures Stunt Market GrowthIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of the UK grocery market as inflation stunts growth, and explore the competitive landscape and key trends affecting consumer behavior.
December 20, 2022 Insight Report Premium Travel Retail and Beauty: Conversion Rates of DreamsAfter being derailed by the Covid-19 pandemic, travel retail is starting to once again approach 2019 productivity levels. We examine current trends in the travel retail market, including future opportunities for beauty brands and retailers.
December 20, 2022 Insight Report Premium November 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volumes Remain Deeply Negative but Some Sectors See Value Growth StrengthenIn November 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 6.1% year over year while values grew 3.1%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.
December 19, 2022 Insight Report Premium Mixed-Use Real Estate—London’s Battersea Power Station Renewed with Retail RelevanceMembers of the Coresight Research team visited Battersea Power Station, a historic, decommissioned power station that recently reopened as a mixed-use center. We review the amenities available at Battersea Power Station and the destination’s retail potential.
December 19, 2022 Insight Report Premium Metaverse Fashion: Inclusivity and Realism in Avatar Wearables, plus Survey Findings from RobloxWe explore fashion in the metaverse (avatar wearables), with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and opportunities for brands in video games and pre-Web 3.0 platforms. We also present select findings from a recent consumer survey by virtual world Roblox.
December 16, 2022 Insight Report Premium Robotics in Retail—Part 1: Autonomous Vehicles and Cobots Optimize the Supply ChainIn the first report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series, we explore two key applications of robotics in the retail supply chain: in warehousing and in last-mile delivery. We discuss the role and benefits of autonomous vehicles (including drones) and cobots (collaborative robots), as well as selected use cases by brands and retailers.
December 15, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 50: UK Openings Up by One-QuarterOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Casey’s General Store, Co-op, JD Sports, Lululemon Athletica and Vera Bradley, among other companies.
December 15, 2022 Event Coverage Premium Salesforce Industry Analyst Forum 2022: Slack CEO To Leave Salesforce; Digital HQ Concept Enables CollaborationWe present key insights from Salesforce’s Industry Analyst Forum, a virtual fireside chat with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield that focused on the future of the collaboration tool. We discuss Salesforce’s acquisition of Slack, the impending departure of Butterfield and Slack’s plans to improve productivity through integrations.
December 14, 2022 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, December 2022: Live Shopping Takes Black Friday by StormAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space, including livestreaming during Black Friday. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
December 12, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail 2023: 10 Trends in Retail TechnologyWe present 10 trends in retail technology, covering technologies that brands and retailers can employ to make their businesses more efficient, reduce costs, improve customer experiences and explore new revenue opportunities. We discuss the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, self-checkout, returns management and more.
December 9, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 49: US Store Openings Up 2%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Big Lots and Dollar General, among others, in the US and Loake, JD Sports and Joules among others, in the UK.
December 8, 2022 Insight Report Premium Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, November 2022Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team.
December 8, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in Luxury: Kering vs. LVMHAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Kering and LVMH, the two leading houses in the global luxury sector. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, markets of operation, digital strategies, innovation and sustainability initiatives and business expansion.
December 6, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Global Retail in 2023: Five Forces, Five TrendsOur flagship annual report outlines our trend expectations for the year ahead in retail globally. We discuss five forces set to impact global retail in 2023–including high inflation and interest rates—and reiterate our RESET framework for retailers to respond to short-term consumer needs while securing longer-term success.
