Deep Dive | July 15, 2021 Premium M&A in Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth OpportunitiesWe analyze 2020 and year-to-date 2021 retail-focused mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in the US. We also assess opportunities and challenges for retailers seeking to enter M&A transactions. Read More
Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium Playbook: Inclusivity in RetailInclusivity is a movement that is being propelled by societal forces. It is a thread that runs through every part of an organization. In this Playbook, we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations. Read More
Deep Dive | July 13, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Turn To Warehouse Clubs for Independence DayOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | July 9, 2021 Premium Hong Kong’s Grocery Market: Discount Chains Are Building Their SharesHong Kong, with its 7.5 million-strong population, has a very high daily demand for groceries and household necessities. This report reviews the Hong Kong grocery market, introducing the two biggest supermarket chains, Wellcome and ParknShop, as well as relatively new entrants 759 Store and Best Mart 360°. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2021 Premium Wholesale vs. DTC: Strategies for Brands and RetailersSelling directly to consumers is becoming an increasingly important channel for both new and existing brands. In this report, we compare the wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales channels and cover a landscape of brands that are pivoting toward a DTC approach. We also present a playbook for brands and retailers to improve their wholesale and DTC strategies, including alternative wholesale approaches. Read More
Market Outlook | July 7, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: US and China E-Commerce—Platforms Likely To Adjust to a Changing Product MixIn this Market Outlook, we explore how the e-commerce market in the US and China has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and provide an outlook for the sector moving forward. We discuss the key drivers of e-commerce growth, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, M&A activity, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | July 6, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Sustained Strength in Big-Ticket RetailOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | July 2, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra, June 2021: Lower-Income Consumers Boost Discretionary SpendingAggregating data from our weekly surveys, our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series reveals longer-term trends in consumer behavior. We dive deeper into demographic factors behind changes in spending and social habits and project how these changes will impact the retail landscape over the next few months. In this report, we also consider the differences in shopping behaviors between Amazon and Walmart shoppers. Read More
Deep Dive | July 1, 2021 Premium US Dress Wear Revival: How Brands and Retailers Can Capitalize on the Return in Consumer DemandWith the vaccination rollout and easing of lockdowns in 2021 in the US, we are seeing signs of dress wear sales recovery and a revival of consumer demand in the market. In this report, we present our dress wear market outlook for 2021 and proprietary data insights into consumer dress wear spending. We also offer three strategies for brands and retailers to respond to the swing in demand. Read More
Market Outlook | June 30, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: US Grocery Retailers—Shifting Demand and Changing BehaviorsThe US grocery market had a strong 2020 compared to discretionary sectors, supported by significant e-commerce spending growth. We examine the size and trajectory of the US grocery market and key factors impacting growth. We also cover the performance and outlook for online grocery, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | June 30, 2021 Premium US Retail Returns: Reshaping Customer-Focused E-CommerceReturns are an ongoing retail challenge and with the spike in e-commerce in 2020, managing reverse logistics is putting increasing pressure on brands and retailers. We discuss key metrics within e-commerce product returns in the US and present four strategies that retailers can implement to improve the online returns process. Read More
Deep Dive | June 29, 2021 Free Report Unwrapping the American Corporate Gifting OpportunityWe explore the corporate gifting opportunity in the US and the key trends in the market. Leveraging our proprietary survey findings, we discuss key challenges and benefits in corporate gifting and consider the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the market today and in the future. This free report is sponsored by GiftNow. Read More
Deep Dive | June 29, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: A Gradual Return to Pre-Pandemic BehaviorOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | June 28, 2021 Premium 1Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Discretionary Retailers See Robust RecoveryWe assess the recent performance of selected US-based retailers, brands, e-commerce platforms and REITs in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps for the first quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Deep Dive | June 24, 2021 Premium The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains: Introduction—Four Pillars for Building a Resilient and Profitable Supply ChainIntroducing Coresight Research’s new series, entitled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we outline four pillars to building a resilient and profitable supply chain in retail, built on a foundation of sustainability and the bottom line. Read More
