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Deep Dive | May 25, 2022 Premium

The Rise of Experiential Retail in India: Driving Consumer Engagement in Physical Stores

Brick-and-mortar stores should turn to experiential retail—leveraging technologies, in-store events, immersive experiences, unique services and store associates—to bring shoppers back to stores and increase consumer engagement. We look at the rise of experiential retail in India and the benefits of this marketing strategy.

Deep Dive | May 24, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Spending Falters as Avoidance Rises Once More

In-store shopping is already feeling the impact of rising Covid-19 cases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | May 23, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in European Online Apparel Retailing: ASOS vs. Zalando

We analyze leading European online apparel companies ASOS and Zalando, covering their business models; fast-fashion positioning and pricing strategies; financial metrics, including revenue growth, operating margins, marketing and fulfillment cost ratios; shopper profiles; automation and data-driven strategies; strategic partnerships and sustainable initiatives.

Deep Dive | May 20, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit China

We 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.

Deep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium

Think Tank: US Retail Loyalty Programs—Redefining Customer Engagement

Loyalty 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.

Deep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty Programs

Customer 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.

Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Dollar Stores Surge as Inflation Forces Focus on Value

As 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.

Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Free Report

Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey Findings

We 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.

Deep Dive | May 16, 2022 Premium

US Online Grocery Survey 2022: Trends in Food E-Commerce, Quick Commerce and Meal Kits

We 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.

Deep Dive | May 13, 2022 Premium

US Packaged Foods Outlook—Sticky Consumer Habits and Price Hikes To Support Outsized Growth

We 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.

Deep Dive | May 12, 2022 Premium

Smart Shopping Solutions To Meet Consumer Expectations for Offline Retail in India

Retailers 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.

Deep Dive | May 11, 2022 Premium

Inflation and Apparel: How US Retailers and Consumers Are Responding

In 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.

Deep Dive | May 10, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Update—Consumers Change Their Playbook

Consumers 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.

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.

Deep Dive | May 5, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Consumers Unleash Pent-Up Demand for Travel and Services Ahead of Summer

With 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.