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Deep Dive | August 3, 2020 Premium

US Survey Update: Slowdown in Online Shopping Despite High Avoidance of Public Places (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we saw avoidance of public places remain high, although a slight decline in avoidance of shopping centers could be a positive sign for retail. We discuss how this aligns with consumer activities over the past two weeks, as well as the changing popularity of e-commerce. Our consumer survey was undertaken on July 29.

Deep Dive | July 28, 2020 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Decoding Customer Data To Redefine Success in Category Management

As part of our Innovator Intelligence series, we discuss key trends impacting retail category management and how retailers and manufacturers can leverage technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence to become more shopper-centric. We also explore Centricity, an analytics company that leverages AI and machine learning to understand changing shopper demand in real time.

Deep Dive | July 27, 2020 Premium

US Survey Update: Consumers Increasingly Avoiding Public Places and Shifting More Apparel Spending Online (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we saw consumers’ concerns increase again, stemming from a rising number of new coronavirus cases in the US. We discuss how this sentiment affects avoidance of public places, as well as what activities consumers expect to do in the next two weeks.

Deep Dive | July 20, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Holiday Early Read with Consumers Expecting To Shop Early and Spend Less (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on consumers’ expected shopping behaviors for the 2020 holiday season. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on July 15.

Deep Dive | July 14, 2020 Premium

The Health of the US Small Domestic Appliances Market: Favorable Consumer Trends amid Covid-19

We explore the health of the small domestic appliances market in the US, in the context of favorable consumer trends that have been driven by the Covid-19 crisis. This report includes an overview of the market landscape and its key players, as well as discussing shfting consumer demand and the influence of advancing technologies and emerging startups in the sector.

Deep Dive | July 13, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Covid-19 To Reshape Back-to-School Shopping (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on consumers’ expected shopping behaviors in the upcoming back-to-school season. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on July 8.

Deep Dive | July 8, 2020 Premium

1Q20 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Reviewing the Covid-19 Impact

First-quarter 2020 retail earnings include the negative impact on sales caused by the coronavirus outbreak. We assess the recent performance of US retailers in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. With retail sectors weathering the Covid-19 crisis in different ways, sales declines are now easing due to stores reopening post lockdown, but the pace of recovery will vary.

Deep Dive | July 8, 2020 Free Report

Facing the Challenges of Modern Retail with Prescriptive Analytics

Facing increasing competition from e-commerce companies, physical retailers are embracing analytics more than ever before. We explore how prescriptive analytics can help retailers to address current challenges, as well as boost revenues and increase their efficiency. We discuss the nature and benefits of prescriptive analytics, and detail its five core capabilities. This report is sponsored by Zebra Technologies.

Deep Dive | July 6, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—How Covid-19 Has Changed the Way Consumers Shop for Apparel (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on changing consumer shopping behaviors in the apparel category, asking new questions about product returns. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on July 1.

Deep Dive | July 1, 2020 Premium

Do Not Touch: Contactless Technologies for Retail

We explore the adoption and evolution of contactless and contact-light technologies at various stages of the shopping journey, including ordering, checkout, payment and delivery. With the Covid-19 pandemic fueling the development of such technologies—due to heightened consumer sensitivity to safety and out of necessity during temporary store shutdowns—retailers are likely to introduce more innovations to remove physical contact in transactions over the long term.

Deep Dive | July 1, 2020 Premium

Five Trends Shaping Apparel Sourcing

The apparel sourcing industry is experiencing uncertainty due to unpredictable changes to tariffs and trade, the widespread coronavirus pandemic and fast-moving upgrades of technology in the supply chain. We outline five key apparel-sourcing trends and discuss how apparel retailers and brands can adapt to consumer expectations while controlling sourcing costs.

Deep Dive | June 30, 2020 Premium

America’s Changing Shopping Centers: Part 2—Coronavirus Crisis Could Trigger Long-Delayed Mall Consolidation

As US states relax stay-at-home restrictions, several property owners are reopening malls in a phased manner. In this report—the second in our America’s Changing Shopping Centers series—we discuss the challenges that the coronavirus crisis has created for shopping malls through 2020 and beyond.

Deep Dive | June 29, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Online Apparel Shopping Retains Its Appeal Even as Stores Reopen (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. With retail reopening as lockdowns are lifted, we discuss shoppers’ current behaviors, including online shopping and avoidance of public places. We also look at what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on June 24.

Deep Dive | June 24, 2020 Premium

Retail Innovators: REITs

The Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on five disruptors in the REITs sector that are offering innovative data and technology solutions to real-estate owners. We also highlight the ways in which some REITs in the US are introducing innovation, such as by adding entertainment to properties.

Deep Dive | June 22, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Signs of a Slowdown in Online Grocery Shopping (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. With lockdowns easing and retail beginning to reopen, we discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end, including what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on June 17.