Insight Report | September 20, 2021 Premium August 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Continue To Lose MomentumWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for August 2021. UK retail sales growth slowed for the fourth consecutive month, which may be partly attributed to a mellowing of pent-up demand and diversion of consumer spending from retail to the hospitality and leisure sectors—combined with much stronger comparatives. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 19, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Are Increasingly Leading Consumers to the Great OutdoorsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how retailers are catering to consumers’ increased interest in spending on outdoor activities. Read More
Store Tracker | September 17, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% 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 Amazon and Miniso in the US and, B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | September 16, 2021 Premium Customer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: The Importance of Data in Interconnected Supply ChainsContinuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers. Read More
Insight Report | September 15, 2021 Premium Competitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021As 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 launch of new live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey FindingsCoresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 12, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers and Consumers Continue To Be Buffeted by Global Supply ChainsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the repercussions of global supply chain fluctuations for retailers and consumers. Read More
Store Tracker | September 10, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 36: US Store Openings Pull Ahead of Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Giant Eagle, Primark, and Tory Burch in the US and Hamleys, Hobbycraft and Tapi in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | September 8, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Apparel Specialty Retail: H&M vs. Inditex (Zara)As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare H&M and Inditex (the owner of Zara), two of the biggest players in the global apparel specialty retail sector. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 5, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Rising Wages To Help Carry Inflationary Pressures into 2022This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses US wage hikes, inflationary pressures and consumers’ purchasing power. Read More
Store Tracker | September 3, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 35: US Store Openings Up 53% 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 Allbirds, Amazon and Homeland in the US and Asda, Sofology and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Environmental and Social Responsibility: What Is a B Corporation?We discuss the B Corporation certification system and its purpose in helping businesses around the world assess and improve their environmental and social impacts. Read More
Insight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chinese Port Logjams Clog Global Shipping Routes as Consumer Prices SurgeAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the impacts of port shutdowns in China on the retail supply chain, including the implications for retailers’ pricing, promotions and product mix ahead of the holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | September 1, 2021 Premium Stitch Fix: How the Online Personal Styling Service Is Disrupting the US Apparel MarketStitch Fix has expanded from a startup to a multibillion-dollar public retail company within just 10 years of its incorporation. We review the company’s business model in detail, highlighting the company’s major growth strategies and revenue drivers. Read More
Store Tracker | September 1, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, August 2021: Major US Retailers To Close 56 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2021The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of August 27, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
