Insight Report | December 7, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Black Friday 2023—Coresight Research ObservationsOur Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Black Friday sales from outside the US. Read More
Insight Report | December 4, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Delving Into Key Service Category Trends in the USWe discuss key service category trends for the 2023 holiday season in the US, drawing from our proprietary survey data and store traffic information from Placer.ai, a third-party location analytics provider. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Festive Frenzy of Social Commerce—Seven Social Media Strategies To Drive EngagementWe dive into trending retail-related posts, offering a curated glimpse into the creative strategies employed by these posts and providing a roadmap for companies seeking to make a lasting impact during the 2023 holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Black Friday Insights from Store Visits in the US and the UKWhat happened on Black Friday 2023? The Coresight Research team conducted our annual tour of stores to offer insights on the shopping event in the US and the UK, covering the depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more. Read More
Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium US Black Friday 2023: Early Read—Store Traffic Exceeds Expectations Despite Lack of DoorbustersBlack Friday has arrived! We offer an early read on the shopping event, based on store tours conducted by the Coresight Research team in the US. Read More
Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium Singles’ Day 2023 Performance: Positive Reports from Major E-Commerce PlatformsThe world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax on November 11, 2023. We present key Singles’ Day performance highlights from major e-commerce platforms in China, including Alibaba and JD.com. Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2023 Premium The 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2024–25The 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025. We note major holidays and calendar events within each week across the year and comparing when these fall to the prior year. Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: US Retail Update—What We’ve Seen So Far as Retail Heads into Black FridayWhat’s happened in the holiday season so far? We provide an update on US retail trends, considering retail sales, company commentary and shopper traffic. We also discuss the prospects for Black Friday retailing. Read More
Insight Report | November 20, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Help Wanted… or Not. Slow Growth in Planned US Retail HiringWe explore the seasonal hiring plans of major retailers and logistics firms in the US, as well as trends in employment and job-opening levels. Read More
Weinswig’s Weekly | November 19, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Singles’ Day Trifecta—Discounting, Livestreaming and AIThe world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax last week. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses the shopping festival’s performance highlights and its winning combination of discounting, livestreaming and AI (artificial intelligence). Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2023—Coresight Research ObservationsOur Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2023. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Hottest Toys—Here’s What Shoppers Are Set To Buy This SeasonAs part of our holiday 2023 coverage, we discuss the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season in the US. We discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and outline four key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting in the US during the 2023 holiday season. Read More
Weinswig’s Weekly | November 12, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Five Foundations for the 2023 Festive SeasonThe holiday shopping season is now in full swing! Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses five festive foundations, from livestreaming to generative AI to wellness and more! Read More
Insight Report | November 9, 2023 Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2024: CalendarThe retail calendar in China sees a number of festivals and holidays that brands and retailers can tap with promotional campaigns. Use our 2024 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the China market. Read More
Insight Report | November 9, 2023 Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2024: CalendarThe retail calendar in India sees a number of festivals and holidays that brands and retailers can tap with promotional campaigns. Use our 2024 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the India market. Read More