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Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 9, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Grocery Retailers—Channel Stickiness To Persist

In 2022, US grocery retailers must equip themselves for the strategic challenges ahead as on-premise consumption regains its full strength, and look to capitalize on persistent pandemic-induced behaviors. 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 2022 and beyond.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 9, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Still in Recovery Mode

In this Market Outlook, we explore the UK’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching.

Deep Dive | February 8, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Renewed Shifts in Consumer Activities and Spending

Consumers’ choice of channel is shifting across various categories, as the US Omicron wave appears to be peaking. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | February 7, 2022 Free Report

Opportunities in Retail Returns: Driving Down Costs and Driving Up Sustainability

Returns are a significant and growing issue for retailers, substantially impacting revenues and costs, customer satisfaction and loyalty, as well as sustainability. We analyze the returns challenge in US retail and explore how retailers can best handle and mitigate returns. This free report is sponsored by SAP.

Deep Dive | February 7, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in India’s Apparel Retail Market: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited vs. Arvind Fashions Limited

As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) and Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL), two major players in India’s apparel industry. We discuss six key elements of their businesses: revenue growth, brands and product groups, store portfolios, e-commerce and digital initiatives, growth strategies, and sustainability initiatives.

Deep Dive | February 3, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Reality Technologies Enabling Brands and Retailers To Offer Immersive Shopping Experiences

Brands and retailers leverage immersive technologies including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to replicate physical shopping experiences and interactions in a digital environment or enhance their brick-and-mortar spaces. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that provide reality technology solutions.

Deep Dive | February 2, 2022 Premium

M&A in Apparel and Footwear: Strong US and UK Growth Opportunities

We analyze 2021 apparel and footwear-focused M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity in the US and the UK, as well as prospects for, and drivers of, M&A growth in 2022 and beyond.

Deep Dive | February 2, 2022 Free Report

Headless Commerce: Part 2—Addressing Profitability Issues for Mid-Size E-Commerce Players

Mid-size retailers must take steps to maximize profitability in their e-commerce business. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we explore the levers of profitability in e-commerce, why brands and retailers should capitalize on artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics, and how CaaS (commerce-as-a-service) can help improve profitability. This free report is sponsored by Nogin.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 1, 2022 Premium

US Jewelry Market: Specialists To Maintain Growth Momentum in 2022

We explore continued growth momentum in the US jewelry market. We analyze data on the sector’s size and present our estimates for growth in 2021, 2022 and beyond. We outline the competitive landscape and consider the innovators that are enabling e-commerce expansion in the sector. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including sustainability, jewelry specialists expanding their addressable market and usage of data analytics.

Deep Dive | February 1, 2022 Premium

M&A in the Global Luxury Market: Four Key Areas of Growth

We have seen a flurry of interesting acquisitions and investments in the global luxury market in recent years. We discuss selected major M&A (mergers and acquisitions) deals in 2021 and explore the key growth areas in luxury business expansion moving forward.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 31, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: China’s Apparel and Footwear Market—Prospects for 2022 and Beyond

In this Market Outlook, we explore China’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators.

Deep Dive | January 31, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Exploring Shoppers’ Valentine’s Day Spending Plans

We explore US consumers’ spending expectations for Valentine’s Day 2022, through analysis of proprietary survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker also charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | January 31, 2022 Free Report

AI-Powered Language: A New Era of Enhanced Customer Engagement

Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the use of advanced technologies in digital marketing—including AI-enabled solutions—to improve customer satisfaction and drive incremental value. This free report is sponsored by Persado.

Deep Dive | January 27, 2022 Premium

US Athleisure Market: Casualization and Wellness Trends Drive Growth

Athleisure has seen strong demand over the last few years, driven by growing enthusiasm for wellness fitness activities as well as the acceleration of the casualization trend amid the pandemic. We discuss the US athleisure market, including market size, competitive landscape and key trends.

Deep Dive | January 26, 2022 Free Report

Using Technology To Address Challenges in the Staffing of Hourly Frontline Workers in Retail and Hospitality

Leveraging proprietary survey data, we explore the challenges that service-industry employers face in setting schedules for hourly frontline workers, and we discuss their future priorities and plans for staffing platforms. This free report is sponsored by Workday.