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Deep Dive | July 30, 2021 Premium

US Travel Recovery Ebook

The recovery of travel in the US from the heavy impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic is now fully under way. Using proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research’s US Travel Recovery ebook explores the implications for retail of consumers’ return to travel through summer 2021 and the remainder of the year.

Deep Dive | July 29, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Nonfood Shopping Moderates

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.

Deep Dive | July 28, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra, July 2021: Consumers’ Return to Normalcy Continues

Aggregating 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 that may signify consumers’ return to normalcy post pandemic.

Deep Dive | July 28, 2021 Premium

The Nigerian Startup Ecosystem: A Budding Hub for New Retail-Tech Businesses

We discuss the startup ecosystem of Nigeria, home to the largest population and the largest economy of any country in Africa—and a thriving startup hub. The report focuses on four key retail startups that have now become major players in the country and two major retail-tech payment startups. We also present three Nigerian accelerators and an overview of the retail and startup landscape across Africa as a whole.

Deep Dive | July 26, 2021 Premium

10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear Retail

After so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for apparel brands and retailers. We present 10 trends that are impacting global apparel and footwear retail and identify strategies for apparel brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond.

Deep Dive | July 22, 2021 Premium

RetailTech: CRM Software—It’s All About the Customer

As part of our RetailTech report series, we discuss CRM (customer relationship management) software, a powerful fundamental technology that enables retailers and other enterprises to automate and manage the entire sales and customer-support process.

Deep Dive | July 22, 2021 Premium

How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Traffic, Ticket, E-Commerce and Inflation in CPG

The CPG and grocery sector showed exceptional strength and has remained one of the strongest performing retail segments throughout the pandemic. Using data from IRI resources, we discuss three key ongoing trends in the US CPG market, as well as regional CPG sales growth.

Deep Dive | July 21, 2021 Premium

Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2021: Amazon Outperforms in a Tough Year for US Clothing and Footwear

As US retail continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic—which hit the apparel sector particularly hard—we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fourth annual Amazon apparel survey report.

Deep Dive | July 20, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Early Read—Higher Earners To Drive Increase in Spend

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we present findings on consumers’ expected spending for the 2021 holiday season. We also cover 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 | July 19, 2021 Premium

Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet: Impacts in US Grocery

Discounters make an outsized dent in the US grocery market, given the channel’s small size relative to other grocery retail channels and maintained strong growth momentum amid the pandemic. In this report, we discuss the developments of grocery discounters in the US and their impact on traditional grocery retailers, covering Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet.

Deep Dive | July 15, 2021 Premium

M&A in Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth Opportunities

We 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.

Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Inclusivity in Retail

Inclusivity 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.

Deep Dive | July 13, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Turn To Warehouse Clubs for Independence Day

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.

Deep Dive | July 9, 2021 Premium

Hong Kong’s Grocery Market: Discount Chains Are Building Their Shares

Hong 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°.

Deep Dive | July 8, 2021 Premium

Wholesale vs. DTC: Strategies for Brands and Retailers

Selling 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.