December 26, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—December 29, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at 10 things we learned in 2019—and what they mean for 2020.
December 26, 2019 Insight Report Premium November 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaUS, UK and China consumer data shows a mixed bag in prices, wage growth and consumer spending. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the new year.
December 26, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 52: Jared Opens New Concept StoreOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we cover a Jared jewelry collaboration with digital native diamond and bridal jewelry retailer James Allen, both Signet Jewelers banners. In the UK, Flannels has expanded into Northern Ireland while Bonmarché loses its CEO. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
December 23, 2019 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—New York CityNew York retailers have long set the standard for holiday-themed events, and this year is no exception. Coresight Research visited some of New York City’s newer, more innovative shopping centers along with some of the must-sees.
December 20, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 51: Shopko Optical Opens Many CentersOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Shopko Optical and home-furnishings retailer RH in the US and House of Fraser in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
December 20, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—December 22, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at exclusive data on US retailers’ Black Friday and Cyber Monday online pricing strategies.
December 19, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Alibaba vs. Amazon: Head to Head in E-Commerce and TechnologyAlibaba Group and Amazon are innovators in retailing and technology, and both are expanding their presence into international markets. Employing its “New Retail” strategy, could the emerging China giant threaten Amazon’s global dominance? We discuss the competition between these two companies, considering their retail ecosystems, global expansion plans, financial performance and internally developed technologies.
December 19, 2019 Insight Report Free Report How Computer Vision Can Save Retailers from Costly In-Store Execution IssuesRetailers face a complex business environment in which strong in-store execution is key to delivering a consistent, high-quality shopping experience—which requires exceptional store operations management. Poor in-store execution can easily lead to issues such as infrequent stock replenishment, misplaced SKUs and non-compliance with planograms, prices and promotions.
December 18, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access A New Push for Sustainability in Fashion: Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network Partners with the Conscious Fashion Campaign and the United NationsMesse Frankfurt Texpertise Network announces partnership with the Conscious Fashion Campaign and the United Nations Office to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The UN SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals that cover areas from poverty to education to climate change and other environmental issues and which the UN hopes to achieve by 2030.
December 17, 2019 Insight Report Premium US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics, November 2019: Traffic Decline Steepens Slightly but Black Friday PerformsUS store traffic fell at a faster rate in November than in October. Black Friday outperformed November overall and accounted for the largest portion of traffic during the month but traffic was still down over last year.
December 17, 2019 Insight Report Premium November 2019 US Retail Sales: Slowdown Seen Across Sectors with Major Softening in Clothing and Department StoresUS retail sales growth slowed in November across all sectors as a late Thanksgiving pushed holiday buying late into the month—and Cyber Monday into the following month. US retail sales in November grew at half the rate of October, with department stores faring worst of all sectors.
December 17, 2019 Deep Dive Premium 3Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpThird-quarter 2019 retail earnings show mixed results across categories. Our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveal most companies beat consensus, but there were sectors that fared much better than others—and luxury was one that did not meet expectations despite recent recovery.
December 16, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Convenience Stores: More than Just RetailMajor convenience-store chains across China, Japan and the US—such as 7-Eleven, Casey’s General Stores and FamilyMart—are making significant moves to increase sales and store traffic in line with changing consumer preferences. We look at how this fast-growing retail sector is diversifying its offerings through a number of key trends, including a greater emphasis on foodservice and the introduction of delivery services and new store formats.
December 13, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access ICSC New York Deal Making 2019 Wrap-UpICSC New York Deal Making 2019 highlighted the reinvention of physical retail, which is being driven by innovations in the use of space, the proliferation of omnichannel shoppers and a widespread focus on sustainability. A number of technologies are being implemented by retailers to undertake a transition from a profits-first approach to a consumer-centric operational model.
December 13, 2019 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2019: US Black Friday and Cyber Monday Online Pricing InsightsIn partnership with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, we aggregated and analyzed pricing data on over 53,000 products on the websites of Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and Macy’s.
