Deep Dive | May 20, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit ChinaWe analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium Think Tank: US Retail Loyalty Programs—Redefining Customer EngagementLoyalty programs help differentiate brands and retailers, playing a vital role in driving customer engagement and retention. In this Think Tank, we explore US retail loyalty programs, including the benefits that US consumers value, the competitive landscape, market drivers and three emerging trends in the space. Read More
Deep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty ProgramsCustomer loyalty programs are an effective way for brands and retailers to increase customer lifetime value and thus enhance the top line and achieve sustainable growth. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands’ and retailers’ customer loyalty programs. Read More
Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Dollar Stores Surge as Inflation Forces Focus on ValueAs inflation bites, more consumers are turning to dollar stores for both grocery and nonfood purchases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Free Report Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey FindingsWe explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world to assess the current use of livestreaming and retail companies’ expectations in the live-shopping space moving forward. Read More
Deep Dive | May 16, 2022 Premium US Online Grocery Survey 2022: Trends in Food E-Commerce, Quick Commerce and Meal KitsWe present insights into online grocery shopping in the US, using findings from our latest annual survey. We explore grocery shoppers’ online buying behavior, including the products they buy, the retailers they shop from, their preferences for fulfillment and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 13, 2022 Premium US Packaged Foods Outlook—Sticky Consumer Habits and Price Hikes To Support Outsized GrowthWe examine the US packaged foods category, which saw substantial growth during the pandemic. We expect some pandemic behaviors to stick, leading to category growth despite several external headwinds. Read More
Deep Dive | May 12, 2022 Premium Smart Shopping Solutions To Meet Consumer Expectations for Offline Retail in IndiaRetailers need to address customers’ evolving needs to stay agile and competitive. We look at customers’ current needs, smart shopping solutions to meet consumer expectations and the advantages of implementing these solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | May 11, 2022 Premium Inflation and Apparel: How US Retailers and Consumers Are RespondingIn this inflationary environment, apparel retailers are faced with high input costs while consumers are coping with wages that haven’t kept pace with inflation. We analyze the factors driving apparel inflation, the strategies different retailers are taking to save costs and the ways consumers are changing their spending. Read More
Deep Dive | May 10, 2022 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Update—Consumers Change Their PlaybookConsumers are adopting new shopping strategies to respond to record levels of inflation. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | May 6, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories Find more DNVBs on our new DNVB Databank, under the Data tab of this website. Read More
Deep Dive | May 5, 2022 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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