Deep Dive | May 5, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra: Consumers Unleash Pent-Up Demand for Travel and Services Ahead of SummerWith US shoppers returning to spending on services and travel ahead of the summer, we examine consumer behavior broken down by age and income band, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra provides a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | May 5, 2022 Premium Seizing Opportunities in Active, Athleisure and Casual Apparel: US Department Stores Diversify Fashion OfferingsDepartment stores’ apparel assortment has traditionally been weighted toward dressy apparel. We explore and analyze the opportunity for department stores to shift their apparel mix to more casual attire to reflect consumer demands. Read More
Deep Dive | May 4, 2022 Premium US Social Commerce Survey 2022: Capitalizing on Social Media Influence in RetailWe present insights into social media shopping in the US, using findings from our latest social commerce survey. We explore the role of social media in the shopping journey, covering platforms, product categories, shopper demographics, influencers and livestreaming. Read More
Deep Dive | May 3, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Continue Spending on Services as Avoidance Hits New LowConsumer avoidance of public places reached another new low while inflation hits consumers’ pockets as Dollar General sees a rise in shoppers. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | April 29, 2022 Premium US Women’s Underwear Market: The Future Is Shapewear, Sports and TeensWe analyze the growing US women’s underwear market, covering how it has been influenced by casualization and inclusivity as well as examining factors driving its growth, the competitive landscape and five themes we are watching. We estimate the market size through 2026. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2022 Premium Sustainability in Luxury: How Can Companies Meet Consumer Demand?Sustainability has been front-and-center in companies’ strategies in recent years, with the pandemic underscoring its importance for consumers and businesses alike. We explore how luxury companies can best position themselves to meet consumer demand for increased environmental accountability, through the lens of our proprietary EnCORE framework. Read More
Market Outlook | April 27, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US CPG—Inflation-Driven Growth To Compound Pandemic GainsThe US consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector will see growth higher than pre-pandemic levels after a huge spike in 2020. We examine market factors, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching. Read More
Market Outlook | April 27, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Clean Beauty and Premiumization Drive GrowthThe US beauty market is poised for growth driven by clean beauty and premiumization. This report analyzes the market factors, online market, competitive landscape, and themes we are watching for 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumer Travel Spikes as Avoidance Hits New LowConsumer avoidance of public places has hit a new low, and consumer travel has spiked, offering significant opportunities for physical US retail. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | April 25, 2022 Free Report The Inflation Pressure Cooker: How North American Consumers Are RespondingAfter two years of pandemic-induced upheaval, shoppers and retailers are now grappling with decades-high inflation. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we discuss changing consumer habits and preferences amid the recent inflationary surge and analyze consumer expectations around spending. This free report is sponsored by Afterpay. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2022 Premium Shoptalk and World Retail Congress 2022 Insights—VideoCoresight Research analysts John Harmon, Marie Driscoll and Richard Marooney discuss their takeaways from the Shoptalk 2022 conference (held in Las Vegas in late-March) and World Retail Congress 2022 (held in Rome in April). Subjects covered in this 30-minute discussion range from the macroeconomic context and supply chains to new retail channels and technologies. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2022 Premium US Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Demand for Entertainment Drives ViewershipWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in the US, using findings from our latest livestreaming consumer survey. We explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey, covering the market’s size, conversion rate and different formats. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2022 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Short-Term Ebbs and Flows Amidst Longer-Term Return to NormalcyConsumer avoidance rose this week, indicating short term ebbs and flows that are part of a longer-term return to normalcy. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in the US Women’s Underwear Market: Aerie vs. Victoria’s SecretThe competitive US underwear market is led by rivals Aerie and Victoria’s Secret. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies, covering revenue growth, operating margins, business expansion and partnerships, digital strategies and more. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium UK Checkout-Free Stores: Our Observations from Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s SmartShop Pick & Go and Tesco GetGoIn this report, we present our key observations from store visits to Amazon Fresh, Tesco GetGo and Sainsbury’s Smartshop Pick & Go stores in Holborn, all of which use checkout-free technology. Read More
