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Deep Dive | September 14, 2020 Premium

US Survey Update: Discretionary Purchases Continue To Pick Up (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss shoppers’ current shopping behaviors—including a pickup in discretionary purchases—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 September 9.

Deep Dive | September 10, 2020 Premium

Autonomous Retail in China: Opportunities for Brands

In China, alternative retail formats are becoming more desirable for brands and retailers to meet consumer demand for safety and convenience in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. We discuss the rise of “autonomous retail,” our term for a labor-light, technology-heavy retail segment that encompasses unstaffed stores, vending machines and unstaffed shelves.

Deep Dive | September 8, 2020 Premium

Opportunities in the US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Market

A growing number of inclusive apparel brands and retailers are addressing new consumer expectations in the US women’s plus-size clothing market, broadening their plus-size offerings to better serve this growing segment and take advantage of the opportunity it presents. We present a market overview and explore recent developments—including influencer collaborations and the body positivity movement.

Deep Dive | September 7, 2020 Premium

US Survey Update: Consumers Continue To Return to Shopping Centers (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We 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 September 2.

Deep Dive | September 1, 2020 Free Report

A New Reality Demands a Networked Product and Supply Chain Platform

Covid-19 has accelerated the velocity of change in retail. We explore how the adoption of a multi-enterprise platform can help retail executives transform their business for this new era across the supply chain. We discuss retailers’ need for supply chain agility and flexibility, the transformation of the digital supply chain and the benefits provided by a multi-enterprise platform.

Deep Dive | August 31, 2020 Premium

US Survey Update: How Covid-19 Has Impacted Consumers’ Attitudes Toward Sustainability (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we asked consumers about their attitudes toward environmental sustainability when they shop. 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 August 26.

Deep Dive | August 27, 2020 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Personalization in Retail

We continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative technology companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on technology companies whose solutions can support retailers in providing a consistent, seamless and personalized experience to their customers—which has become more important than ever in light of the Covid-19 crisis. Our landscape infographic summarizes these companies.

Deep Dive | August 26, 2020 Premium

Retail Innovators: E-Commerce Platforms

The Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on six innovators in the global e-commerce market: Fanjoy, Huckberry, Mia.com, Simsim, Springlane and Yunji. We discuss these industry players in the context of changing consumer behavior and the influence of social commerce.

Deep Dive | August 26, 2020 Premium

Reviewing America’s Retail Bankruptcies amid the Coronavirus Crisis

Following a large number of bankruptcy filings in 2019, retail failures have continued apace in 2020, driven by the Covid-19 crisis. We examine notable US bankruptcies from last year and in year-to-date 2020—including Ascena Retail Group, JCPenney, J.Crew and Neiman Marcus—and discuss the major factors behind these filings.

Deep Dive | August 25, 2020 Premium

The US Women’s Intimates Market: Growth Opportunities at a Time of Change

Driven by shifting consumer expectations and evolving lifestyle choices, the US women’s intimates industry is showing distinct signs of opportunity. We discuss growth opportunities in the US women’s underwear market, including shifts away from traditional retail, increased consumer and brand focus on inclusivity and diversity, and expanding definitions of the underwear category.

Deep Dive | August 25, 2020 Premium

Retail Reimagined: Coresight Research Ebook

In Coresight Research’s Retail Reimagined ebook, we offer a thematic outlook to the post-crisis world, exploring eight key retail trends in how brands and retailers can engage with consumers (e.g., gamification, social media), adopt innovative ways of selling (e.g., livestreaming, community group buying, shopping festivals, contact-light retail) and deliver products in an efficient way.

Deep Dive | August 24, 2020 Premium

US Survey Update: Online Grocery Shopping Looks To Be Here To Stay (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’ online grocery shopping behaviors—comparing the results with our previous survey findings from mid-March. 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 August 19.

Deep Dive | August 20, 2020 Premium

RetailTech: Demand-Forecasting Software—An Essential Link in the Supply Chain

Demand forecasting lies at the core of every retailer’s operations and supply chain, since it affects nearly every other retail business function—from sales and inventory to promotions and margins. We present a market overview of demand-forecasting technology as well as profiles of selected solutions providers, ranging from industry giants to emerging businesses.

Deep Dive | August 19, 2020 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Can Technology Transform the Overall BOPIS Experience?

As part of our Innovator Intelligence series, we discuss the key trends that are impacting omnichannel fulfillment and consider how retailers can leverage computer vision to simplify the order-pickup process. We also explore the iPickup platform, an omnichannel order-fulfillment solution from asset-tracking technology provider Position Imaging.

Deep Dive | August 18, 2020 Premium

Retail Innovators: Apparel Technologies

The Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on five innovators in the apparel market: 3DLOOK, Obsess, Bold Metrics, Unmade and Myant. We discuss these industry players in the context of the technological innovations they are using to meet changing consumer demand in the apparel sector, including the influence of e-commerce and a heightened emphasis on remote and virtual services, as well as sustainability.