Insight Report 15 minutes PremiumUS Back to School 2020: The Outlook for Retail amid Uncertainty and a Gloomy Economic Backdrop Coresight Research July 28, 2020 What's InsideIn this first report of our US Back to School 2020 series, we provide an outlook for US retail this season, which is being shaped by the coronavirus crisis. We present our estimates for consumer spending on shopping for school and college, and discuss the four core market drivers behind our expectations: 1. Consumer focus on health and safety amid Covid-19, which will affect what they spend on and how they shop 2. The impact of the crisis on discretionary retail 3. Potential school and college reopening models, which may vary across states and districts—including distance learning 4. The economic backdrop—considering factors such as unemployment, home prices and consumer sentiment We also look at the announced plans of several major US retailers in regard to the back-to-school season, including American Eagle Outfitters, Kohl’s and VF Corporation. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 3: US Closures Down 24%September 2023 UK Retail Sales: Growth Slows Amid Continuing Cost of Living Pressures and Unseasonably Warm WeatherFlipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Wrap-Up—Value, Technology and Convenience Take the LeadShoptalk 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Top Five Trends Driving Innovation in Retail