April 21, 2021 Insight Report Premium Is Home Fitness the Future of the US Fitness Industry?Consumers turned to at-home fitness solutions when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, as gyms were forced to close or limit capacity. We explore the growing home fitness market in the US and its prospects for the future.
April 20, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Recovery in Discretionary SpendingWe present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending.
April 20, 2021 Insight Report Premium Retail Robustness Index: April 2021 Update—Relative Stability Amid Renewed Temporary Closures and Management ChangesCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The April 2021 update revises the scores based on financial reports and store- and management-related announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in January 2021.
April 19, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Coresight Bites: Stimulus and Vaccines Drive a Very Strong Month for US Retail SalesWe present Coresight Bites: Stimulus and Vaccines Drive a Very Strong Month for US Retail Sales
April 19, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 12.
April 19, 2021 Insight Report Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 12. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.
April 18, 2021 Analyst Corner 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.
April 16, 2021 Insight Report Premium March 2021 US Retail Sales: Stimulus and Vaccines Drive a Very Strong MonthUS retail sales grew by over 17% year over year in March 2021, more than 10 percentage points higher than February’s growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in March 2021.
April 16, 2021 Store Tracker 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.
April 15, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Loyalty Programs: How Can US Retailers Drive Growth and Engagement?Loyalty programs have become more significant to retailers’ sales growth and customer-engagement strategies following the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on consumer shopping behavior in 2020. We explore how US retailers can improve their loyalty programs moving forward and discuss key trends in the space, including gamification and personalization.
April 15, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Off-Price Retail Insights, 4Q20: TJX Home Banners Rebound the FastestCoresight Research’s new US Off-Price Retail Insights quarterly series covers the recent performance Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies, highlighting trends in comparable sales, revenue, trending product categories and areas of note by management. In this report, we look at the performance of the three retailers in their latest reported quarter (ended January 30, 2021) and discuss relevant fiscal-year highlights.
April 14, 2021 Free Data Graphic Free Report Coresight Bites: US Consumer Tracker—Slow but Steady Progress Toward NormalcyWe present Coresight Bites: US Consumer Tracker—Slow but Steady Progress Toward Normalcy
April 14, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Six US Industries Benefiting from the Wellness TrendWe expect wellness to be the pre-eminent multiyear trend driving discretionary spending shifts, with Covid-19 heightening US consumer focus on health and wellbeing. In this report, we discuss and quantify how six US retail industries—or segments within them—are benefiting from the health and wellness trend.
April 13, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access Sustainability Insights: The Hidden Costs of Retail ReturnsRetail returns are looming large in the executive suite at many retailers due to the rapid growth of e-commerce. In this free report, sponsored by Newmine, we discuss the costs—financial and environmental—of retail returns. Using Coresight Research’s EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, we explore how retailers can minimize returns and thus address their impact on the environment while improving profits.
April 13, 2021 Insight Report Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Slow but Steady Progress Toward Normalcy (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 5. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.
