Deep Dive | August 12, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Changing Dynamics and Consumer ShiftsIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the US convenience store sector, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, the competitive landscape, themes and retail innovators. Read More
Deep Dive | August 12, 2022 Premium The C-Suite’s Evolution: Embracing Technology and Adapting to Hybrid Working in RetailThe C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society; we identify 12 categories in which roles have emerged and analyze the trends behind the growth of the C-suite among Coresight 100 companies. Read More
Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Shopper ConvenienceEnsuring convenient and seamless e-commerce experiences is indispensable for retailers to succeed in today’s hyper-competitive retail environment. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in online shopper convenience. Read More
Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium US Apparel and Footwear Brands Adopt Hybrid Wholesale-DTC ModelsUS apparel brands are shifting to hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models. Our analysis covers 13 companies and four alternative practices, as well as strategies for implementing wholesale and DTC models. Read More
Deep Dive | August 10, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper ConvenienceConvenience is imperative in today’s increasingly omnichannel retail environment and retailers should focus on removing friction points and giving shoppers more control across their purchase journeys. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for in-store shopper convenience. Read More
Deep Dive | August 9, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in Mass Retail—Dollar Stores, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse ClubsAs US mass retail moves beyond the pandemic and toward a new set of challenges, we present 10 trends in the industry to explore how retail players can best navigate the path ahead. Read More
Deep Dive | August 9, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Summertime Shifts in Consumer Behavior PlateauConsumer behavior shifts to experiences during the summer may have plateaued. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail Read More
Deep Dive | August 9, 2022 Premium US Grocery: Private Labels Rebound as Inflation RagesWith grocery inflation taking a toll on US consumers’ finances, many are turning to private labels as they prioritize value over name recognition. We explore five key trends in the US grocery private-label market. Read More
Deep Dive | August 8, 2022 Premium BEST Framework—A New Era in Retail ExcellenceWe relaunch our proprietary BEST framework to help retailers achieve excellence by taking a consumer-centric approach to physical and digital retail via brand building, experiences, services and technology integration. Read More
Deep Dive | August 5, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra: Sustainability—How Important Is It to Shoppers and What Do They Want Retailers To Do?Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our proprietary survey data. In this report, we analyze the importance of sustainability on how consumers shop and what they want retailers to do, using our surveys from 2020, 2021 and 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | August 4, 2022 Premium July 2022 US Housing Market Indicators: Signs of Softening Demand as All Home Sales See Double-Digit DeclineWe examine nine indicators to assess the health of the housing market. The most recent data show that demand is softening as all home sales declined. Read More
Deep Dive | August 4, 2022 Premium US Back to School 2022: Top Categories and Apparel BrandsContinuing our US Back to School 2022 series, we analyze the categories and clothing, accessories and footwear brands that US consumers look set to shop this season. We identify spending expectations across multiple product categories by school level and income group, leveraging findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | August 3, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in India Retail: Reliance Industries vs. Tata GroupReliance Industries and Tata Group are two of the biggest conglomerates in India. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide key insights into their retail and consumer businesses, including their performances, business strategies, operating margins, brand portfolios and sustainability initiatives. Read More
Deep Dive | August 2, 2022 Premium US Fashion Rental Market Booms, Driven by Occasion WearThe US fashion rental market is booming in 2022. We analyze the market with proprietary market sizing, market segmentation and consumer survey data. We cover the market’s growth, business models and major players, as well as opportunities for US brands and retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | August 2, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Moderate Their Responses to InflationConsumer responses to inflation are evolving. Our US Consumer Tracker survey analysis presents a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More