December 19, 2022 Insight Report Premium Metaverse Fashion: Inclusivity and Realism in Avatar Wearables, plus Survey Findings from RobloxWe explore fashion in the metaverse (avatar wearables), with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and opportunities for brands in video games and pre-Web 3.0 platforms. We also present select findings from a recent consumer survey by virtual world Roblox.
December 19, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Handbag Retailing: Opportunities in Vegan Leather and ResaleWe analyze the US handbag market, covering its size and growth trajectory, market drivers, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching. We identify opportunities in vegan leather, resale and private label.
December 18, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Holiday Channel Checks—Where Are The Shoppers?This week, Deborah Weinswig discusses Coresight Research’s latest insights on the holiday season based on our observations from stores and malls in New Jersey and New York City.
December 16, 2022 Insight Report Premium November 2022 US Retail Sales: Holiday Growth SlowsNovember 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 5.4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at how different sectors performed.
December 16, 2022 Insight Report Premium Robotics in Retail—Part 1: Autonomous Vehicles and Cobots Optimize the Supply ChainIn the first report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series, we explore two key applications of robotics in the retail supply chain: in warehousing and in last-mile delivery. We discuss the role and benefits of autonomous vehicles (including drones) and cobots (collaborative robots), as well as selected use cases by brands and retailers.
December 16, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: Retailers Shopped—Analyzing Changes by Consumer DemographicWe analyze how consumers shopped for nonfood products in October and November 2022 by demographics such as age and geography, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra provides a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.
December 15, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 50: UK Openings Up by One-QuarterOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Casey’s General Store, Co-op, JD Sports, Lululemon Athletica and Vera Bradley, among other companies.
December 15, 2022 Insight Report Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Food, Beverage and Food Supplement Market: Opportunities in Hybrid ModelsDigitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are a small but growing presence in the US food, beverage and food supplement market. We discuss the category size, key trends that are driving sector growth and the major headwinds.
December 15, 2022 Insight Report Premium Countdown to Holiday 2022: US Channel Checks—Are the Gifting Elves Shopping Online… and Fulfilling from the Store?The Coresight Research team conducted channel checks in New Jersey shopping centers in early December: American Dream and Westfield’s Garden State Plaza. We present our latest insights on the holiday season based on these trips as well as observations from some New York City stores.
December 15, 2022 Event Coverage Premium Salesforce Industry Analyst Forum 2022: Slack CEO To Leave Salesforce; Digital HQ Concept Enables CollaborationWe present key insights from Salesforce’s Industry Analyst Forum, a virtual fireside chat with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield that focused on the future of the collaboration tool. We discuss Salesforce’s acquisition of Slack, the impending departure of Butterfield and Slack’s plans to improve productivity through integrations.
December 14, 2022 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, December 2022: Live Shopping Takes Black Friday by StormAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space, including livestreaming during Black Friday. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
December 13, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Cyber Monday Bolsters Amazon’s Competition with WalmartWe examine US shopper behavior over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and look ahead to the holiday period. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.
December 13, 2022 Event Coverage Premium Lowe’s Analyst and Investor Conference 2022: Retailer Looks To Accelerate Market Share Through Its Total Home Strategy We present key insights from Lowe’s Analyst and Investor Conference on December 7, 2022, covering its Total Home strategy and the company’s plans for a single-source unified omnichannel network.
December 12, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail 2023: 10 Trends in Retail TechnologyWe present 10 trends in retail technology, covering technologies that brands and retailers can employ to make their businesses more efficient, reduce costs, improve customer experiences and explore new revenue opportunities. We discuss the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, self-checkout, returns management and more.
December 12, 2022 Insight Report Premium 3Q22 US Department Store Insights: Retailers Expect Very Promotional Holiday, Similar to 2019We examine the performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22). We analyze total sales, comparable sales, digital sales, product categories and more.
