Product TypeDeep Dive July 1, 2020 premium Do Not Touch: Contactless Technologies for Retail We explore the adoption and evolution of contactless and contact-light technologies at various stages of the shopping journey, including ordering, checkout, payment and delivery. With the Covid-19 pandemic fueling the development of such technologies—due to heightened consumer sensitivity to safety and out of necessity during temporary store shutdowns—retailers are likely to introduce more innovations to remove physical contact in transactions over the long term.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive July 1, 2020 premium Five Trends Shaping Apparel Sourcing The apparel sourcing industry is experiencing uncertainty due to unpredictable changes to tariffs and trade, the widespread coronavirus pandemic and fast-moving upgrades of technology in the supply chain. We outline five key apparel-sourcing trends and discuss how apparel retailers and brands can adapt to consumer expectations while controlling sourcing costs. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 30, 2020 premium America’s Changing Shopping Centers: Part 2—Coronavirus Crisis Could Trigger Long-Delayed Mall Consolidation As US states relax stay-at-home restrictions, several property owners are reopening malls in a phased manner. In this report—the second in our America’s Changing Shopping Centers series—we discuss the challenges that the coronavirus crisis has created for shopping malls through 2020 and beyond.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 29, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Online Apparel Shopping Retains Its Appeal Even as Stores Reopen (Full Report) Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. With retail reopening as lockdowns are lifted, we discuss shoppers’ current behaviors, including online shopping and avoidance of public places. We also look at what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on June 24. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 24, 2020 premium Retail Innovators: REITs The Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on five disruptors in the REITs sector that are offering innovative data and technology solutions to real-estate owners. We also highlight the ways in which some REITs in the US are introducing innovation, such as by adding entertainment to properties.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 22, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Signs of a Slowdown in Online Grocery Shopping (Full Report) Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. With lockdowns easing and retail beginning to reopen, we discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end, including what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on June 17.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 16, 2020 premium US Apparel Retail: Post-Crisis Outlook We explore the impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the apparel retail sector and present an outlook for the remainder of 2020 based on a three-phase V-shaped recovery. To analyze the sector, we look closely at select US retailers, including American Eagle Outfitters, Gap Inc. and Hanesbrands. We summarize our key estimates for 2020 in an infographic.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 15, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—What Consumers Are Doing and Expect To Do as Lockdowns End and Retail Reopens (Full Report) Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. With lockdowns easing and retail beginning to reopen, we discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end, including what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on June 10.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 11, 2020 premium US Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Post-Crisis Outlook We explore the impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the home and home-improvement sector—including on sales, spending, store closures and retailer bankruptcies—and present an outlook for the remainder of 2020. To analyze the sector, we look closely at select US retailers, including Home Depot, RH and Willams-Sonoma. We summarize our key estimates for 2020 in an infographicRead More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 10, 2020 premium New Retail Models in the Global Apparel and Footwear Market As part of our series exploring new models of retailing across different sectors and channels, we focus on the innovative strategies being implemented by brands and retailers in the global apparel and footwear market, including ASOS and Macy’s. We discuss how brands are leveraging technologies to upgrade the shopping experience, providing extended options as part of the sharing economy and utilizing consumer data. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 8, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers Turn Against “Made in China” (Full Report) Our latest survey report provides a detailed updated on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. We gauge US consumer sentiment to sourcing in China and discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end. Our consumer survey was undertaken on June 3. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 4, 2020 premium RetailTech: Oracle—Spanning the Software Gamut, from Databases to ERP to Cloud Building on its strength in databases, which are the foundation for nearly all enterprise and business applications, technology company Oracle has branched out into other software categories, becoming a leader in areas such as ERP software, finance, CRM and supply chain management. We outline Oracle’s offerings in retail and its acquisition strategy in a competitive landscape. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 2, 2020 premium Winning with Retailer-Supplier Collaboration in Grocery and Drug Retail We analyze the findings of a recent Coresight Research proprietary survey of global suppliers and retailers to explore the importance of retailer-supplier collaboration and the key criteria for achieving this. We present insights into the challenges, advantages and opportunities presented by retailer-supplier collaboration, with a focus on customer-centric data sharing. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive June 1, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Hints of Renewed Consumer Optimism as Lockdowns Ease (Full Report) Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. We discuss shoppers’ expectations, including what they expect to do in the month after lockdowns end. Our consumer survey was undertaken on May 27. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive May 28, 2020 premium Social Commerce Platforms: Diverse Opportunities for Brands and Retailers We present the social commerce landscapes in China and the US, discussing major platforms across areas such as social media, livestreaming, group buying and e-commerce. This report highlights the broader scope of the Chinese market and the learnings that Western companies could take from China’s alternative social commerce models, as well as the opportunities for brands and retailers in the sector. Read More
