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Deep Dive | November 24, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Footwear Distribution: Winning and Losing Channels Amid Market Upheaval

US apparel brands and retailers are altering the way they sell to consumers. We discuss the performance of key sales channels and major players in the US apparel and footwear market, covering department stores, mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs, online-only retailers, and specialty retailers.

Deep Dive | November 23, 2021 Premium

Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in M&A and SPACs

In this Playbook, we present four key strategies for global retail players to capitalize on growth opportunities in traditional M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and SPACs (special purpose acquisitions companies).

Deep Dive | November 23, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Supply Chain Crisis Worries Holiday Shoppers

US consumers are worried about product availability and inflation, contributing to an earlier than usual start to holiday shopping this year. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | November 22, 2021 Free Report

Rethinking Product Sampling: Are Retailers and CPG Brands Doing It Right?

Product sampling is a common and effective way to raise awareness of newly launched products and prompt reconsideration of established brands. Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the challenges that retailers and CPG brands are facing, the pain points and benefits of product sampling and the future of the space. This free report is sponsored by Freeosk.

Deep Dive | November 18, 2021 Premium

Food Insecurity in the US: Five Key Trends

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a severe and widespread increase in food insecurity—a lack of consistent access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life—affecting vulnerable households. We explore the prevalence of food insecurity in the US, and key trends by region, race and benefits.

Deep Dive | November 16, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Two-Thirds of Consumers Fear a Winter Covid-19 Wave

US consumers are expecting a winter Covid-19 wave, and changing their behavior in response. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | November 16, 2021 Free Report

Unpacking Holiday Gifting: Shoppers’ Plans and Retail Opportunities

E-commerce is playing an increasingly important role in gift shopping. We present survey analysis and insights into holiday shoppers’ plans for buying gifts, as well as shoppers’ pain points in digital gift purchasing. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow.

Deep Dive | November 15, 2021 Premium

10 Trends in Global Luxury

After so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond.

Deep Dive | November 12, 2021 Premium

Last-Mile Transformation: Agility and Efficiency Take Priority

Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we explore how retailers can reshape the last mile to be more agile, efficient and responsive to consumer demand. We cover last-mile transformation strategies including dark stores, delivery platforms, micro-fulfillment centers, BOPIS and more.

Deep Dive | November 11, 2021 Premium

US Off-Pricers Face Heightened Competition

US off-price retailers are facing greater competition than ever for price-sensitive consumers. We discuss how the competition is shaping up across both online and offline channels.

Deep Dive | November 10, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Businesses Sustain Shift Toward Sustainability

Sustainability is one of the key trends to watch in retail, with the Covid-19 pandemic bringing a renewed focus to environmental concerns within the industry. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers to integrate sustainable practices into their businesses. We also present Coresight Research’s EnCORE sustainability framework.

Deep Dive | November 9, 2021 Premium

Retail Innovators: Apparel Technologies

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we discuss five companies that are disrupting the US apparel market—namely, CreateMe, Newmine, Savitude, Syte and Wearable X.

Deep Dive | November 8, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Return to Services Amid Downward Trend in Avoidance of Public Places

US consumers are returning to services amid a downward trend in overall avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | November 4, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Dining Out vs. Eating In—Where Consumers Are Spending on Food

We examine the demographics eating in and dining out, and provide proprietary consumer profiles, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Read our US Consumer Tracker Extra for a deeper dive into key trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Deep Dive | November 3, 2021 Premium

Holiday 2021: US Shopper Survey—Understanding Consumer Behaviors and Expectations

We present the findings of our annual survey of US holiday shoppers, helping retailers understand the shape and scale of demand during the holiday season. We discuss when, where and what consumers will buy for holiday 2021.