June 30, 2021 Deep Dive 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.
June 29, 2021 Deep Dive 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.
June 29, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members 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.
June 28, 2021 Deep Dive 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.
June 24, 2021 Deep Dive 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.
June 22, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Travel Plans and a Widespread Return to Public Places Signal a Strong Summer AheadOur 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 shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks.
June 21, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: Livestreaming E-Commerce—Opportunity in the USAccelerated digital adoption has opened the door for livestreaming e-commerce to gain traction in the US. The social, interactive channel presents opportunity for brands and retailers to engage with shoppers, adapt to changing consumer preferences and increase sales. In this Think Tank, we explore the development of livestreaming e-commerce and its future prospects, including key market drivers.
June 17, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Five Key Insights into the Custom Apparel MarketWe see apparel customization as a key way for brands and retailers to differentiate themselves as the apparel industry bounces back from the slump in demand in 2020. In this report, we discuss five key insights into the global custom apparel market, covering clothing and footwear in customizable colors, sizes, and styles.
June 16, 2021 Deep Dive Premium The Future Model of US Department StoresWith the rise in e-commerce amid pandemic-led disruption, the transformation of the department store model will be pivotal to the future success of the sector. We explore potential shifts in the sector based on five key trends that we have identified across physical and digital retail channels—covering experimental formats, specialized stores, endless aisle inventory, new partnership models and stores as fulfillment hubs.
June 15, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Independence Day 2021Our 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 discuss consumers’ plans for Independence Day (July 4) this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks.
June 14, 2021 Deep Dive Premium IPOs in Retail: Strong Growth Opportunities in the US and the UKThere has been a significant rise in retail and consumer goods initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US and the UK in 2020 and the first half of 2021. We explore the opportunities and challenges facing private retailers and brand owners seeking to enter public markets via IPOs. We also discuss the aftermarket performance of recently completed IPOs and notable developments in the pipeline for 2021.
June 10, 2021 Deep Dive Premium How Updated Laws Are Impacting the Outcomes of US Retail Bankruptcies TodayIn the context of a recent surge in retail bankruptcies, it is important for retailers to understand how updates to the US Bankruptcy Code impact retail bankruptcy outcomes today. We review pandemic-led bankruptcies in 2020 and year-to-date 2021, and offer recommendations for how US retailers filing for bankruptcy can improve their prospects for a successful turnaround.
June 9, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report 10 Trends in US CPGUS CPG companies have increasingly adopted advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, amid pandemic-led disruption. In this free report, sponsored by Prevedere, we analyze 10 key trends impacting the US CPG industry that are being driven by such technologies—covering sustainability, demand forecasting, digital shelf optimization and more.
June 8, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Father’s Day 2021Our 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 discuss consumers’ spending plans for Father’s Day this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks.
June 8, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report How Retailers Can Unlock True Profit PotentialUncovering potential savings in GNFR (goods not for resale) expense has become increasingly important, as many US retail and CPG companies have encountered constrained profit margins as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this free report, we explore the profit improvement potential offered by GNFR, leveraging proprietary survey findings. We also discuss how services and technology solution providers such as LogicSource can help businesses reduce GNFR expense through improved access to data analytics and automation.
