Insight Report | July 13, 2023 Premium Supply Chain Optimization with Web3: Unlocking the Potential of Intelligent RetailHow can Web3 provide more agility and resilience to drive efficiency and profitability in the retail supply chain under today’s evolving industry pressures? We discuss the supply chain challenges currently facing retailers and the benefits of Web3 in tackling them. We also present notable technology providers whose solutions can support companies in creating a connected, intelligent retail supply chain. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2023 Premium Maximizing Growth Potential in DTC: Four Tech-Driven Strategies for Direct-to-Consumer Businesses To Scale and SucceedSelling directly offers multiple advantages, but how can brands succeed in the DTC (direct-to-consumer) channel? We discuss the challenges they must overcome and present four technology-driven strategies for brands to scale their DTC businesses effectively, spanning marketing, the consumer journey, supply chain management and immersive customer experiences. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2023 Premium US Back to School 2023: Top Categories and Apparel BrandsCompleting our coverage of the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season, we discuss the product categories and apparel brands that consumers look set to shop this year, analyzing findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | July 11, 2023 Premium Surprisingly Muted Fourth of July Build-Up: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 28We assess how US consumers spent and prepared ahead of the Fourth of July. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | July 7, 2023 Premium Predictive Analytics in Retail: Enabling the Next Generation of Retail ManagementWe explore the future of predictive analytics in retail, which are transforming the retail industry by enabling data-driven decision-making, elevating customer experiences and transforming supply chain management. Read More
Store Tracker | July 7, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 27: US Store Closures Cross 3,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard and Superdry, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | July 6, 2023 Premium US Back to School 2023: Channels and Retailers—Who Is Set To Capture Share?Continuing our coverage of the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season, we discuss the channels and retailers that consumers look set to shop this year, analyzing findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Read More
Store Tracker | July 5, 2023 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, June 2023: Walgreens Adds 2 Million Square Feet to ClosuresThe US will see more than 60 million square feet of retail space close in 2023, with Walgreens contributing over 2 million square feet to that figure. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from June 2023, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium June 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: New Home Sales Continue To ShineWe present insights into the US housing market as of the end of June 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a continued rise in new home sales. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium In-Store Shopping Thrives: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 27We assess how US consumer behavior is shifting ahead of the Fourth of July. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, as well as our four-weekly check on consumers’ perceptions of and reactions to inflation. Read More
Insight Report | July 3, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, May 2023: Clothing, Footwear and Beauty Spending Growth All Moderate FurtherThe 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 May 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 1.7% year over year Read More
Analyst Corner | July 2, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: It’s the Season for… Looking Ahead to Retail OpportunitiesThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks ahead to an abundance of shopping events in the US—covering July 4, Amazon’s Prime Day, back to school and the holiday season, drawing on exclusive Coresight Research data and findings. Read More
Store Tracker | June 30, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 26: Walgreens Boots Alliance Drives Closures on Both Sides of the AtlanticOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Walgreens Boots Alliance and Claire’s, among others. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Early US Retail OutlookWe launch our coverage of the 2023 holiday season in US retail with an early look at the likely trajectory in retail demand in the end-of-year peak. We present our retail sales growth projections and discuss consumer sentiment, inflation, inventory and more. Read More
Insight Report | June 29, 2023 Premium June 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. We examine the latest data as of June 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More