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Market Navigators/Market Outlook | September 2, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—A Sustained Shift to E-Commerce and a Focus on Health and Wellness

In this Market Outlook, we provide an overview of grocery retail in India, including consumer spending growth and projections. We also discuss key market drivers, avenues for growth and prominent themes in grocery retail through the remainder of 2021 and beyond.

Deep Dive | August 30, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Mall Visits Increase Despite Heightened Shopper Caution

Our latest survey report assesses the impact of opposing drivers of consumer behavior: back-to-school shopping and increased caution due to the spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant. We also 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.

Deep Dive | August 26, 2021 Premium

Head-to-Head in Sportswear: Adidas vs. NIKE

As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Adidas and NIKE, the two largest sportswear companies globally. In this report, we provide insights into the two companies’ revenues, as well as sales channels, key strategies, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Deep Dive | August 23, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Holiday-Season Expectations Shift, Suggesting Volatility

Our latest weekly survey report presents 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. This week, we also take a monthly temperature check of shoppers’ holiday-season expectations.

Deep Dive | August 19, 2021 Premium

Head-to-Head in Discount Retail: Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree, Inc.

As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Dollar General and Dollar Tree, Inc., the two largest dollar store companies in the US by revenue and store count. In this report, we provide an overview of both companies, including market share, and cover three key elements of their businesses—comprising revenue, profitability and store strategy.

Deep Dive | August 18, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce

Brands and retailers worldwide are racing to add live, interactive video experiences into their marketing strategy to remain competitive in the digital channel. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities.

Deep Dive | August 16, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Retreat from Stores, Malls and Restaurants as Covid-19 Cases Rise

As Covid-19 cases rise in the US, we explore how consumer behavior is changing. Our latest weekly survey report presents 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.

Deep Dive | August 12, 2021 Premium

Intelligent Demand Forecasting and On-Demand Manufacturing: Using AI Technology To Meet Consumer Expectations

Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss how retailers and brands can employ artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to respond to ever-increasing consumer expectations through accurate demand forecasting and on-demand manufacturing, creating happy return customers.

Deep Dive | August 11, 2021 Premium

European Apparel E-Commerce Platforms: Gaining Share of an Expanding Market

While the overall Western European apparel and footwear market continues to see gradual post-pandemic recovery, pure-play e-commerce retail companies are witnessing very strong trends. We discuss the competitive landscape and outlook for three leading European apparel and footwear e-commerce retail firms in our Coresight 100 list: ASOS, Boohoo Group and Zalando. We cover four key investment areas for these e-commerce players, as well as three trends we are watching.

Deep Dive | August 10, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Prime—Why Members Join the Program and Why Other Shoppers Don’t

Our latest survey report reviews Amazon Prime membership among US consumers, including the reasons shopper do or do not join the program. We also 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.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 5, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Strong US Recovery

In Market Outlook report, we provide an update on the recovery of the clothing and footwear market in the US, the UK and China. We present our updated market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond and discuss e-commerce penetration, competitive landscape and key themes in the market.

Deep Dive | August 5, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Digital Marketing

Amid the consumer shift to e-commerce, brands and retailers are looking to bring their brands and products closer to shoppers digitally, through social commerce, digital marketplaces and other online platforms. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers execute their digital marketing strategies and achieve greater visibility online.

Deep Dive | August 4, 2021 Premium

Think Tank: China—The Vanguard in Luxury Consumption

Chinese consumers are at the forefront of luxury consumption. In this Think Tank, we present our market trajectory estimates and four key trends within China’s luxury retail growth. We also cover selected luxury brands and companies in China, and the role of e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com in facilitating China’s luxury ecosystem. Our report includes insights from our conversations with key personnel at Alibaba Group and JD.com.

Deep Dive | August 3, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Sustainability Awareness and Rising Concerns About Covid-19

Our 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. This week, we also discuss US consumers’ attitudes to sustainability.

Deep Dive | August 2, 2021 Premium

Inclusive Corporate Strategies in US Retail

Companies are focusing on their corporate strategies to improve diversity through internal teams, products and the supply chain. We explore inclusivity in corporate structures and policies, with examples of recent initiatives by brands and retailers operating in the US.