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Store Tracker | September 30, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 39: US Store Openings Down 2% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Michaels Stores, Road Runner Sports and Shoe Sensation in the US and Decathlon, Dreams and Joules, among others, in the UK.

Event Coverage | September 27, 2022 Premium

Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2022: Data Unification, Collaboration, Digitalization and Web 3.0

We present key insights from Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2022 technology conference on September 20–22, covering the importance of data unification, collaboration and integration in the value chain, and the shift to e-commerce.

Infographic | September 27, 2022 Free Report

The Secret to Unlocking a Sustainable Retail Future Through Blockchain—Infographic

We present selected insights into how blockchain technology can help brands and retailers adopt or improve sustainability practices. This free infographic is sponsored by IBM.

Insight Report | September 27, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Virtual Reality Training Offers Benefits for Retailers

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; technology and access; and NFT (non-fungible token) collection drops. We also discuss a key trend we are watching: virtual reality (VR) training in retail.

Insight Report | September 26, 2022 Free Report

The 10.10 Shopping Festival 2022: A Primer

This fall will see the third annual 10.10 Shopping Festival, powered by Coresight Research. We offer a primer on what companies and consumers can expect from the livestream-focused holiday.

Analyst Corner | September 25, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: High Online Cart Abandonment Rates—Retail’s Persistent Challenge

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses high cart abandonment rates—retail’s persistent challenge.

Deep Dive | September 23, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in Global Fast Fashion: Shein vs. Inditex (Zara)

In this Head-to-Head report, we analyze leading fast-fashion companies Shein and Inditex, the owner of Zara. We compare their revenues, target audiences, business models, delivery capabilities, brand mashups, sustainability practices and more.

Store Tracker | September 23, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 38: US Store Closures Down 55% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Giant Eagle and Michaels Stores, among others, in the US and Build-A-Bear, HMV and Next, among others, in the UK.

Event Coverage | September 22, 2022 Premium

Ralph Lauren Investor Day 2022: Company Targets Mid- To High-Single-Digit Revenue CAGR by Fiscal 2025

The Coresight Research team attended Ralph Lauren’s Investor Day on September 19, 2022. We present insights from the event, covering the company’s financial targets and its strategy.

Event Coverage | September 21, 2022 Premium

Tapestry Investor Day 2022: Company Unveils Its “Futurespeed” Strategy for $8 Billion in Revenue by 2025

Tapestry had its 2022 Investor Day on September 9, 2022, in New York City. We present key insights and analysis from the event.

Insight Report | September 19, 2022 Premium

August 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volume Declines Deepen as Inflation Jumps

In August 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 5.2% year over year while values grew 3.6%. Online sales declined by 9.5%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Analyst Corner | September 18, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Reviewing the Second Elizabethan Age—How Did the UK Economy Fare During Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign and What Does the Near Future Hold?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how the UK economy fared during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and what the near future holds.

Store Tracker | September 16, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 37: US Store Closures Down by Half Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters and Casey’s General Stores, among others, in the US and Asda, Farmfoods, and Rituals, among others, in the UK.

Insight Report | September 14, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, September 2022: Content-Focused Production, Creator-Led Communities and Festivalization

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—covering content-focused production in China, as well as creator-led communities and festivalization. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | September 14, 2022 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Product Information Management—Creating a Single Source of Truth in Omnichannel Retail

Product information management (PIM) acts as a single source of truth for gathering, enriching and managing a company’s product data. We discuss the benefits of PIM for brands and retailers and explore five key trends in its evolution. This free report is sponsored by Digital Wave Technology.