Analyst Corner | October 11, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Could Retailers Run Short of Inventory this Holiday Season?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses potential inventory shortages for this holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | October 9, 2020 Register for Free Access Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Shopping Festival: What You Need To KnowWe present an introductory briefing on key things to know about Flipkart’s Big Billion Days shopping festival. The Big Billion Days sale is the annual flagship shopping event of Walmart-owned Indian retailer Flipkart, taking place on October 16–21 this year. Read More
Insight Report | October 8, 2020 Premium Buy Now, Pay Later: A Growing Trend in Retail“Buy now, pay later” (BNPL), a service that allows shoppers to break down purchases into monthly installments, has become a popular payment option, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. We explore the growth of the BNPL market, the competitive landscape and the use of such services by US consumers. We also discuss three recent developments by major financial services companies in the BNPL space. Read More
Market Outlook | October 6, 2020 Premium Market Outlook: US Retail REITs—Recovery Under PressureIn this Market Outlook, we explore the recovery of the US retail REITs (real estate investment trusts) sector in a coronavirus-impacted retail environment. We analyze data on the sector’s size and competitive landscape and consider the impact of store closures on retail REITs. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including rent collection, store closures and tenant-landlord relationships. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 4, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The New 10.10 Shopping Festival To Kickstart the US Holiday Shopping SeasonThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how the new 10.10 Shopping Festival will kickstart the holiday shopping season in early October in the US this year. Read More
Insight Report | October 3, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Tracker: Retail Metrics and Key DevelopmentsCoresight Research’s Coronavirus Tracker includes a timeline of key developments; details temporary US store closures and reopenings; charts weekly data on shoppers’ purchasing behaviors; and notes US retail hirings and US states’ reopening dates for businesses. Read More
Insight Report | September 30, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Foldable Phones from Samsung and Microsoft, Plus Amazon’s Digital Wellness OfferingEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at new foldable screen smartphone releases from Microsoft and Samsung, as well as Amazon’s latest move into the health-care space. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 27, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Brands, Celebrities, Retailers and Social Media Platforms Are Encouraging People To Get Out and VoteThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses brands, celebrities, retailers and social media platforms encouraging people to vote in the upcoming US election. Read More
Flash Report | September 23, 2020 Register for Free Access Amazon Prime Day 2020 Reportedly To Take Place on October 13: Five PredictionsWith Amazon expected to hold its Prime Day for Western markets in October this year, we present five expectations for the shopping event—including global sales estimates, the extension of Prime Day and its potential to eclipse Black Friday and Cyber Monday in terms of number of shoppers. Read More
Insight Report | September 22, 2020 Register for Free Access The Global Shopping Festival Landscape: The New 10.10 Shopping Festival in ContextDue to the Covid-19 crisis, shopping holidays are likely to hold heightened relevance during the remainder of 2020 for brands and retailers looking jump-start their sales recoveries, as well as for consumers looking for deals. We present Coresight Research’s new 10.10 Shopping Festival and outline the global landscape of shopping festivals. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 20, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: What Role Will Stores Play in a Holiday Season That Is Heading Online?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the role that physical stores will play amid a shift to e-commerce this holiday season. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 13, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Could There Be an October Surprise in Retail This Year?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses shifts in the holiday-season shopping period, with retailers launching promotions as early as October. Read More
Insight Report | September 9, 2020 Premium AI in Grocery Retail: Analytical Tools for Supply Chain ManagementIn our AI in Retail series, we discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way retailers operate and interact with customers. Using Coresight Research’s proprietary SCORE framework, this report discusses the value of AI in grocery retail, with a focus on how grocers can leverage AI to improve operational efficiency. We also outline notable grocery retailer collaborations with technology vendors and recent developments in selected supply chain platforms’ funding activities. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 6, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Three Learnings from the Latest US E-Commerce DataThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses three learnings on US e-commerce. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 30, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Could Supplemental Employment Benefits Be Behind the Strength in US Retail Sales?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the astounding rebound in US retail sales and the potential effect of supplementary unemployment benefits on retail robustness in the country. Read More
