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Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Boohoo vs. Primark

Boohoo and Primark are two major UK-based apparel retailers offering fast fashion products at ultra-low prices. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into the companies’ business models, revenues, key strategies, collaborations and sustainable initiatives.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout Solutions

Checkout technologies have evolved to enhance customer convenience, streamline operations and improve sales performance. We present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their checkout capabilities, both online and offline.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Databank Members

Consumer Demand Sees a Slower Recovery: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers in China behaved and shopped during the 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | June 28, 2023 Premium

US Back to School 2023: Retail Outlook—Macro Context and Consumer Plans

As we move into peak summer ahead of the new school year, we present our outlook for the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season. We contextualize our overall expectations with macroeconomic data and findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers.

Deep Dive | June 28, 2023 Databank Members

Seasonal Shopping, 3Q23—Holidays Preview: US Consumer Tracker Extra, June 2023

We examine seasonal shopping in 2Q23 and look ahead to the major holidays of 3Q23. This US Consumer Tracker Extra report takes a deeper dive into our weekly survey data and assesses holiday shopping for Mother’s Day, Easter and Memorial Day before looking ahead to the Fourth of July, Labor Day and Amazon’s Prime Day.

Deep Dive | June 27, 2023 Databank Members

Shoppers Enter “Summer Mode”: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 26

We assess how US consumer behavior is evolving as summer begins in earnest. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 26, 2023 Premium

Market Navigator: US Grocery Retailing—Exploring Growth, Inflation, Competition, Trends and Strategies

We present a definitive guide on the US grocery retail market. In this Market Navigator report, we explore market size and trajectory, growth factors, the competitive landscape, consumer survey analysis, themes we are watching, retail innovators in the space, and more.

Deep Dive | June 26, 2023 Databank Members

Weak Demand Hampers 6.18 Shopping Festival: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers are behaving during the first 6.18 shopping festival since the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | June 22, 2023 Premium

1Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Quarter for Retail Amid Weak Discretionary Demand

Coresight Research offers analysis of the first quarter of 2023 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Deep Dive | June 21, 2023 Premium

US Online Grocery Survey 2023: Insights into Shopper Behaviors, Quick Commerce and Meal Kits

In our sixth annual US online grocery survey, Coresight Research delves into the purchasing patterns of online grocery shoppers, including their product choices, preferred retailers and fulfillment preferences.

Deep Dive | June 20, 2023 Databank Members

Financial Health Update and Consumers’ Increase in Activity: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 25

We explore the financial health of US consumers, as well as their shopping behavior as the summer kicks off. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker analyzes proprietary consumer survey data.

Deep Dive | June 19, 2023 Databank Members

Consumer Avoidance Falls: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how retailers in China are preparing for the midyear 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Deep Dive | June 15, 2023 Premium

US Social Commerce Survey 2023: Video-Centric Platforms and Influencers Offer Opportunities for Brands

How popular is social commerce in the US, and how are consumers shopping on social media? Our latest annual social commerce survey analyzes consumer trends—across product categories, social media platforms and consumer demographics—to give brands and retailers valuable insights to inform their social commerce strategies.

Deep Dive | June 15, 2023 Premium

Exploring International Home and Home-Improvement Sector Retailing in the UAE

We explore how US-based and international home and home-improvement retailers are adapting ther strategies to operate in the United Arab Emirates, drawing on data from Statista and the UN and the Coresight Research team’s interviews with retail executives and customers in the UAE.

Deep Dive | June 14, 2023 Premium

US Watch Market: Traditional Watches Cede Share to Smartwatches, While Luxury Offerings Continue To Grow

We examine the size and trajectory of the US watch market, examining both the smartwatch and traditional watch categories in detail. Additionally, we cover major factors impacting the market, the competitive landscapes and themes we are watching in the space in 2023 and beyond.