August 31, 2022 Event Coverage Free Report VERB’s MARKET Hosts Shopfest 2022: Brands See Peak Engagement via Livestreaming Q&AVERB’s Shopfest livestreaming shopping festival marked the launch of MARKET, a live shopping platform. We present highlights from the event and discuss its multichannel livestreaming approach, tactics driving consumer engagement and more.
August 30, 2022 Insight Report Premium August 2022 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in July 2022, retail sales remained healthy in the US, while, in the UK, they grew substantially. However, in China, retail sales slowed due to the country’s ongoing real estate crisis.
August 30, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Autonomous CheckoutCheckout technologies have evolved significantly in recent years, from cashierless self-checkout to fully autonomous experiences. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support brands and retailers in transforming and automating their checkout operations.
August 30, 2022 Insight Report Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: July 2022 Clothing and Footwear Spending Jumps 6.5% Year over YearThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from July 2022, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 6.5% year over year.
August 30, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Focus on FitnessConsumers are returning to gyms, sport and fitness activities, presenting opportunities for retailer who can harness the wellness trend. Our US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.
August 30, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 5: Burlington, Dick’s, Gap and Macy’s See Sales Drop; Dollar General, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty Report Strong ResultsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies including Burlington Stores, Coty and Dollar General, among others.
August 28, 2022 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Note to Consumers—Holiday Surcharges Have Already Begun and Could Trickle Down to YouThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the start of holiday surcharges.
August 26, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 34: US Store Closures Cross 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Kohl’s and Value City Furniture in the US and Boux Avenue, Dune London and Lakeland, among others, in the UK.
August 26, 2022 Insight Report Premium August 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: The Prospects for Late-Summer SpendingIn our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of August 24, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections.
August 25, 2022 Insight Report Premium RetailTech: Big Brother Is Watching… and Helping—Uncovering Insights on In-Store Shopper Behavior with Customer Tracking ToolsRetailers can use customer tracking tools, powered by AI (artificial intelligence), to gather data on shoppers inside the store. We discuss the available technologies and the benefits to retailers of generating insights on consumer behavior. We also present selected vendors of customer tracking solutions, from enterprise players to innovators in the space.
August 25, 2022 Deep Dive Premium 10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion MarketFast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, ranging from multiyear trends such as sustainability to emerging trends such as entry into the metaverse space.
August 24, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: Adaptive Apparel in the US—2022 Survey Results Confirm Category Growth OpportunitiesWe explore the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US and innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. We present analysis of proprietary consumer survey findings to discuss adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors.
August 24, 2022 Insight Report Register for Free Access Instant Commerce: Quantifying the Long-Term Opportunity in Rapid DeliveryInstant commerce (also known as instant needs) fills a gap in the market by providing rapid delivery. We explore the market potential in the US and globally for instant commerce platforms over the next five years. This free report is sponsored by Gopuff.
August 23, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Prime LatestOur survey shows an increase in the percentage of consumers reporting Amazon Prime memberships, following on July’s Prime Day. The US Consumer Tracker presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.
August 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Trucks Delayed and Trains Derailed as Sourcing DiversifiesIn our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side. In this report, we cover domestic supply chain challenges at ports and rail networks, China’s potential reconsideration of its strict Covid-19 policy and brands’ and retailers’ commentary on holiday season inventories.
