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Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium

Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in IPOs

IPOs are on the rise among retail companies. We analyze four key strategies for global retail companies to capitalize on growth opportunities through IPOs. We also detail a four-step action plan for brand owners and retailers seeking to go public via an IPO.

Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Headless Commerce

As retailers continually explore ways to streamline their omnichannel operations, switching to headless commerce has emerged as a major initiative. We present selected startups globally with innovative headless commerce solutions.

Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Free Report

Headless Commerce: Part 3—Optimizing E-Commerce Infrastructure

Mid-size retailers increasingly need to integrate external resources in order to lower operational costs for their software-as-a-service technology, infrastructure and teams. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we discuss external versus internal capabilities for e-commerce functions, considering challenges and desirable features in e-commerce infrastructure. This free report is sponsored by Nogin.

Deep Dive | April 11, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Reps, Trips, Sips and Snips—Consumers Resume Their Return to Services

Consumers’ return to services is accelerating amid falling avoidance, creating challenges for retail. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Market Outlook | April 11, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Off-Price Retailing Continues Growth and Expansion

We analyze the growth prospects for the US off-price sector in 2022 and beyond, and examine the sector’s recent performance and competitive landscape. We present key trends we are watching.

Deep Dive | April 7, 2022 Premium

International Grocery Retailers in India: Growth Opportunities Despite Regulatory Constraints

India’s $600 billion grocery retail sector is predominantly unorganized. With organized retail still finding its feet, we examine the opportunities for Western grocery retailers to claim a sizeable slice of India’s grocery sector, as well as the barriers to entry.

Deep Dive | April 7, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Inflation Reactions and Grocery Trends

With high inflation in US grocery, we examine shoppers’ perceptions of price rises and how they are changing their behavior as a result, with breakdowns by 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.

Deep Dive | April 6, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in US Off-Price Retail: Ross Stores vs. TJX Marmaxx

Ross Stores and TJX Marmaxx are the two largest players in the US off-price sector. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two companies, providing insights into their revenues, store fleets, supply chain capabilities and more.

Market Outlook | April 6, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Growth Continues with New Selling Models

We analyze the US apparel and footwear market for 2022 and beyond, examining growth rates, e-commerce, the competitive landscape and six key themes we are watching.

Deep Dive | April 4, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Easter Expectations

Avoidance of public places rose again, up from its mid-March low. Consumers who plan to spend on Easter estimate spending an average of $200. We analyze consumer habits across food and nonfood categories as well as in-store and online purchases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | April 4, 2022 Premium

Onshoring: Is Now the Time for the US?

Amid revived debate around reshoring sourcing and manufacturing to the US, we discuss onshoring as a sourcing strategy for US brands and retailers and what it would take to bring sourcing to the US.

Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Premium

Shein in US Fast Fashion: The Multibillion-Dollar Apparel Giant Captures Share Among Young Shoppers

Shein is gaining share in the US fast-fashion market. We analyze the apparel giant’s strategies, target consumers, and competitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as recent company developments.

Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Free Report

Retail Personalization in 2022: Balancing Trust, Data Collection and Privacy

Brands and retailers must recognize value exchange as a key component when they deliver personalized marketing efforts to consumers. We discuss the difference in perceptions between consumers and retailers on retail personalization and data privacy, based on proprietary survey findings. We also look at areas such as loyalty programs and consumers’ willingness to share their personal data. This free report is sponsored by Sailthru.

Deep Dive | March 29, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Rising Avoidance Fuels Online Shopping

Online shopping is rising along with US consumers’ avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | March 28, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and Retailers

We analyze the fourth quarter of 2021 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.