Insight Report | March 13, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 6: BJ’s, JD.com, Ross and Others Record Strong Performances; Big Lots and Kroger Witness DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended March 10, 2024, including American Eagle Outfitters, BJ’s Warehouse Club, Burlington Stores, Foot Locker, JD.com, Kroger, Nordstrom and Target, among others. Read More
Event Coverage | March 13, 2024 Premium Salesforce TrailblazerDX 2024: New Einstein Tools Unleash the Genius of AI for DevelopersWe present key insights from Salesforce’s TrailblazerDX 2024 conference, with a focus on next-generation AI (artificial intelligence). Read about the company’s new Einstein 1 Studio and Einstein Copilot solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | March 12, 2024 Premium More Consumers Visit Open-Air Shopping Centers as Seasons Change: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal how US consumers are spending as winter turns to spring. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Event Coverage | March 11, 2024 Free Report Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Preview—12 Innovators, Four Areas of Retail DisruptionWe preview the Shoptalk 2024 “Shark Reef” startup pitch competition, providing details on the event’s format and judging panel as well as the 12 participating retail-technology innovators. Read More
Event Coverage | March 11, 2024 Free Report Essential Guide to Shoptalk 2024: Strategies and Opportunities Across Five Retail ThemesPlan your time at Shoptalk 2024 with this free, essential guide to key sessions across five retail themes, from AI (artificial intelligence) to unified retail experiences. Coresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk 2024. Read More
Infographic | March 8, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week: Tech SpecialIn a tech-focused special this week, we spotlight the factors driving global tech layoffs, consumer attitudes to AI customer-service chatbots and hospitality businesses’ plans for AI/ML investment. Read More
Store Tracker | March 8, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 10: Rite Aid (US) and The Body Shop (UK) Confirm Further Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Rite Aid and The Body Shop, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | March 7, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, February 2024: Tractor Supply Adds 4 Million Square Feet to OpeningsTractor Supply is set to open 4 million square feet of retail space in 2024. Explore the details of its store opening plans and discover other US retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from February 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Insight Report | March 6, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 5: Bath & Body Works, TJX Companies and Urban Outfitters See Sales Growth; Best Buy, Lowe’s and Others See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended March 3, 2024, including Bath & Body Works, Carter’s, Lowe’s and Macy’s. Read More
Insight Report | March 5, 2024 Free Report E-Commerce for the Modern Consumer: Building Trust in a Digital AgeGain a competitive edge in e-commerce! Leveraging proprietary survey analysis, we delve into the friction points that translate to shopper journey abandonment, explore how brands and retailers can cultivate loyalty in the digital age, and discuss the importance of the human touch in online shopping. Dive into our critical insights to learn how to meet the expectations of the modern consumer, enhance shopper engagement and boost customer lifetime value. Read More
Deep Dive | March 5, 2024 Premium Consumer Activity Patterns Show Variability: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe reveal how US consumers’ activity patterns are affecting their spending on retail and services. Our weekly US Consumer Survey Insights series presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | March 1, 2024 Premium Macy’s Announces 150 Store Closures—A Turnaround Effort To Drive PerformanceOn February 27, 2024, Macy’s announced its “A Bold New Chapter” strategy. As part of this strategy, Macy’s announced its plans to close approximately 150 underproductive Macy’s locations. We detail this development and its implications for Macy’s and the US department store sector. Read More
Infographic | March 1, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekThis week, we spotlight Macy’s announced department store closures, US retail sales growth and US consumers’ inflation-impacted grocery shopping behaviors. Read More
Store Tracker | March 1, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 9: Macy’s Announces Store Opening and Closure PlansOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Macy’s and Moshulu, among others. Read More
Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Premium Kroger-Albertsons Merger in Jeopardy as FTC Sues To Block the DealThe FTC has filed a lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. We detail this development and its implications for national grocery chains, regional grocers and CPG suppliers. Read More