Deep Dive | August 2, 2019 Premium US Retail Inventory Tracker, 1Q19Most Coresight 100 retailers witnessed a decline in consumer spending, which translated into poor sales and inventory buildup in comparison to the same quarter last year. Tariffs and strategic investments also drove inventory accumulation. Read More
Deep Dive | August 1, 2019 Free Report AI and Price Optimization in RetailPricing has become key in retail. Artificial intelligence and machine learning is giving retailers new tools to help fully and effectively implement price optimization strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | July 31, 2019 Premium Amazon: A Timeline of Key EventsFrom 2017 to 2019 we saw Amazon focus on consolidating its e-commerce services, strengthening its technology capabilities and investing in cross-industry projects. Read More
Deep Dive | July 29, 2019 Premium US Back to School 2019: Retail OutlookIn our first report in our US Back-to-School series for 2019, we provide an outlook for US retail this back-to-school season. Read More
Deep Dive | July 25, 2019 Premium Casualization Drives Growth in the US Menswear MarketGrowth in the $89B US menswear market is driven by demand for more casual apparel. Athletic menswear brands, Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour, are taking market share from traditional brands. Read More
Deep Dive | July 24, 2019 Premium Apparel Resale Goes MainstreamRecommerce and thrift shopping are going mainstream as consumers increasingly seek out value (both economic and ethics-based), clothing that expresses individuality and that is Instagrammable. Read More
Deep Dive | July 23, 2019 Premium 2019 Retail Trends Midyear UpdateAt midyear, we take stock of the major trends we identified in January to see how they have played out in global retail in the first half of 2019, and identify two new trends we think will be significant in later 2019 and into 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | July 22, 2019 Premium 2019 China E-Commerce Trends Midyear UpdateSeveral major trends have solidified in the first half of 2019. The new e-commerce law has driven customers to buy though official, regulated channels, putting daigou on a downward trajectory. Read More
Deep Dive | July 16, 2019 Premium How “New Retail” Is Changing Eight Retail and Consumer Sectors in ChinaNew Retail is blurring the online and offline commerce in China. We review recent developments in New Retail in eight retail and consumer sectors: e-commerce; consumer electronics; fashion; fast-moving consumer goods and supermarkets; cosmetics and beauty; furniture and home improvement; department stores; and, local services. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2019 Premium The Internet of Things in RetailThe Internet of Things improves retail operations and shopping experiences and is likely to play an increasingly important role in retail as the technology improves and becomes more efficient. Read More
Deep Dive | July 10, 2019 Premium RetailTech: Supply-Chain SoftwareManaging and optimizing the supply chain represents the center of a retailer, coordinating business planning and the production and distribution of goods throughout the enterprise. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2019 Premium New Consumer Attitudes Drive US Plus-Size Apparel DemandCoresight Research estimates the woman’s plus-size clothing market in the US is approximately $30.7 billion in 2019. Women who wear plus sizes spend less per capita on apparel and live in lower income households relative to the overall female population. Read More
Deep Dive | July 3, 2019 Premium BOPIS: US Retailers Looking for Omnichannel ExcellenceIn this report, we explain the buy online and pick up in store (BOPIS) model in detail and assess how some US retailers are using this service to enhance their omnichannel retailing. Read More
Deep Dive | June 26, 2019 Premium Silver Consumers in the US, 2019This report explores the senior population in the US, its spending power and spending habits. We also look at senior spending in core retail categories compared to average household spending to understand how seniors allocate their budgets. Read More
Deep Dive | June 24, 2019 Premium Reviewing Grocery Tech Innovations from Walmart and KrogerThe digitalization of grocery retailing is about much more than e-commerce. In the US, Walmart and Kroger are leading the charge in digital adoption across the grocery supply chain. In this report, we review a number of grocery tech innovations from these two retailers. Read More