May 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium April 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Volumes Continue Shrinking with Rising InflationWe present April 2022 UK retail sales data showing that sales volumes are shrinking with rising inflation. In April, total UK retail sales grew 2.7% in value while volumes declined by 4.9%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.
May 22, 2022 Event Presentation Premium The Convergence of Physical and Virtual Retail in the Metaverse EraOn May 22, 2022, Coresight Research presented at ICSC 2022 Las Vegas on the topic of the metaverse in retail. In this presentation, we discuss six ways in which the metaverse and the physical world will work in tandem, covering augmented reality technology, demand for virtual land, NFTs as a revenue stream and more.
May 22, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Are the Wheels Coming Off Big Tech?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the latest in the world of big tech.
May 20, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 20: US Store Closures Down by Two-Thirds Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ahold Delhaize, Best Buy and Cotton On in the US and Angling Direct, Dune London and The Food Warehouse in the UK.
May 20, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit ChinaWe analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more.
May 19, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty ProgramsCustomer loyalty programs are an effective way for brands and retailers to increase customer lifetime value and thus enhance the top line and achieve sustainable growth. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands’ and retailers’ customer loyalty programs.
May 17, 2022 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, May 2022: TikTok, Media Companies and Leading Retailers Drive the Global Expansion of Live ShoppingAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the increasing popularity of TikTok live shopping, partnerships with media companies, and livestreaming campaigns by leading retailers. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
May 17, 2022 Deep Dive Free Report Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey FindingsWe explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world to assess the current use of livestreaming and retail companies’ expectations in the live-shopping space moving forward.
May 16, 2022 Event Coverage Register for Free Access RICE 2022 Wrap-Up: The Future of Retail Is Centered Around Livestreaming, Creativity, the Metaverse and GamingWe present the major takeaways from RICE 2022 (the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo), held on May 11–12, covering livestreaming, creativity, the metaverse and gaming in retail.
May 16, 2022 Insight Report Premium Metaverse Latest: Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram Provide Portals to the Virtual WorldAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore how social media platforms Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram are bridging the gap between the physical world and the retail metaverse.
May 15, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The US Inflation Rate Subsides, Finally—But Will This Trend Be Sustained?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the latest trends in, and implications of, inflation in the US, with a focus on price rises in retail.
May 13, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 19: Savage X Fenty Announces Physical Store ExpansionOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Barnes & Noble and Savage X Fenty in the US and Evans Cycles, The Food Warehouse and Hobbycraft in the UK.
May 12, 2022 Event Presentation Premium From East to West: How Innovation in APAC Is Creating New, Western OpportunitiesOn May 12, 2022, Coresight Research presented at RICE 2022 (Retail Innovation Conference & Expo) on how innovation in Asia Pacific is creating new, Western opportunities. In this presentation, we discuss five key East-to-West retail trends, covering livestreaming e-commerce, social commerce, quick commerce the metaverse and more.
May 11, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 2: Crocs, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Gildan Post Strong ResultsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 8, 2022, namely Carter’s, the Clorox Company, CVS Health and Estée Lauder, among others.
May 10, 2022 Event Presentation Premium 5G: Powering the Next Generation of RetailWe explore how 5G wireless connectivity can solve retail pain points through the Coresight Research framework for 5G powering next-generation retail. We cover AR, personalization, data analytics and more.
