Deep Dive | May 11, 2021 Premium Innovator Trends That Are Reshaping the Retail IndustryThe global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way consumers shop and accelerated the adoption of various advanced technologies. We outline our expectations for the top innovator trends that are impacting the retail industry, covering contact-light shopping, personalized experiences, livestream e-commerce, last-mile delivery, micro-fulfillment centers and more. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 9, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Getting Your Hair Done in London… by Amazon.comThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses increased interest from Amazon in the UK market following the launch of the company’s first hair salon, in London. Read More
Store Tracker | May 7, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 18: Murphy USA Adds 156 Stores Through QuickChek AcquisitionOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dyson, L.L. Bean, Murphy USA and WHSmith in the US and Frasers Group, Harrods and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | May 5, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, April 2021: Openings To Result in 50 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space This YearThe 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 April 30, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 2, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: A Wave of New Resale Ventures Sweeps European RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the new resale ventures rippling across European retail. Read More
Store Tracker | April 30, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 17: Skechers, Sleep Number and Tractor Supply Company Provide Store-Count UpdatesOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from L&L Wings, Skechers, Sleep Number and Tractor Supply Company in the US and Dixons Carphone, Frasers Group, Free People and Ralph Lauren in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | April 29, 2021 Premium March 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in March 2021, we saw solid retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | April 27, 2021 Premium M&A in Beauty: A Strong Start to 2021 Following a Soft 2020, with Momentum Set To ContinueBeauty M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity has rebounded quickly from Covid-19 and started off strong in 2021. In this report, we discuss the soft performance of 2020 and highlight notable deals that have kickstarted the market in 2021. Read More
Free Data Graphic | April 27, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: UK Retail Sales, March 2021We present Three Things You Need To Know on UK Retail Sales, March 2021. Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2021 Premium March 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 9% Year Over Year Ahead of Lockdown ExitWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for March 2021. Retail sales jumped significantly year over year in March, partly due to the annualization of pandemic-related spending patterns. Nevertheless, even compared to pre-pandemic retail sales figures from March 2019, total retail sales saw a strong increase this month. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 25, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Blockchain Technology Can Help Reassure Consumers Looking To Buy Luxury GoodsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the use of blockchain technology by major global luxury players to tackle counterfeiting and improve supply chain transparency. Read More
Store Tracker | April 23, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 16: Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 200 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bed Bath & Beyond, Birkenstock and Sheetz in the US and Amazon, Armani, Jigsaw and Sandersons in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | April 22, 2021 Premium ASOS Capital Markets Day 2021: Topshop To Contribute to Doubling of In-House Brand SalesThe Coresight Research team attended the virtual ASOS Capital Markets Day on April 20, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering the company’s “top destination for 20-somethings worldwide” vision, in-house brand growth and fiscal 2021 targets, and sustainability and inclusivity goals. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 18, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Sustainability: What European Retailers Are DoingThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses recent updates in the sustainability space from major European retailers including ASOS, Tesco and Zalando. Read More
Store Tracker | April 16, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 15: UK Retailers Open New Stores as Lockdown Restrictions EaseOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Roche Bros in the US and Frasers Group, Gym+Coffee, Kurt Geiger, Monsoon Accessorize, No Chaos, The Original Factory Shop and Zara in the UK. Read More
