Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 17, 2021 premium April 2021 US Retail Sales: Confident Consumers and Pent-Up Spending Power Drive Another Strong Month US retail sales grew by nearly 29% year over year in April 2021, 10 percentage points higher than March’s growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in April 2021.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 17, 2021 Register for free access US Consumer Tracker: Further Steps Taken Toward Resuming Social Activities (Select Findings) This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 10. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 14, 2021 premium Hanesbrands Investor Day 2021: “Full Potential Plan” Focuses on the Champion Brand, Innerwear Business and Consumer-Centricity We present key insights from Hanesbrands’ virtual Investor Day on May 11, 2021, covering the company’s “Full Potential Plan” and its financial outlook.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 13, 2021 premium April 2021 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Surprisingly Slow Labor Market Mars an Otherwise Strong Month In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of the end of April 2021, covering the job market, income and savings, and housing.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 13, 2021 premium Livestreaming Latest, May 2021: Personalization and Community Building Emerge as Key Trends Our new Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss three notable trends in the livestreaming space, covering personalization and community building. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 12, 2021 Register for free access US CPG Sales Tracker: Tough Comparatives Trigger Slowdown in CPG E-Commerce Growth The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended April 18, 2021. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 12, 2021 premium China Retail Insights: The Rise of Virtual Influencers as an Innovative Marketing Tool Virtual influencers are a growing phenomenon in China. We explore the evolution of the concept, the different types of virtual influencers, and how brands and retailers can use these digital characters to increase engagement with young consumers in China—including through livestreaming. We present notable examples in the market and consider the benefits and drawbacks of virtual influencers.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 11, 2021 premium Six Months to Singles’ Day: Set 11.11 on Your Retail Calendar Singles’ Day is the world’s largest online shopping event in terms of GMV, with Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com being the two major players. With six months to go until this year’s event, we discuss the reasons why brands and retailers should set Singles’ Day 2021 in their retail calendar—covering the recent performance of the annual shopping festival, examples of success by international brands, and the actions that brands and retailers can take now to plan for the event. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 10, 2021 Register for free access US Consumer Tracker: Fewer Consumers Are Avoiding Public Transport, Overall Recovery Continues (Select Findings) This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 3. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 6, 2021 premium US Grocery Private-Label Market Set To Maintain Growth Momentum Consumer interest in purchasing private-label products continues, with 2020 proving to be a major milestone for private-label evolution. We discuss the segment's recent growth and market share, as well as the impact of price inflation on private-label sales. We also provide insights into two key trends in the private-label grocery segment in the US and the opportunities that these trends present to retailers.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 6, 2021 premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q21: Strong Year-Over-Year Chinese Growth; US Economic Boom Fully Under Way In this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China—including GDP and industrial production. Recently released data show a continued recovery in the US and China.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 5, 2021 premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 12% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in March 2021 The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss a strong recovery in consumer spending on apparel in March 2021 and spending growth in the beauty category.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 4, 2021 Register for free access US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Plan To Celebrate and Spend for Mother’s Day (Select Findings) This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 19. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 4, 2021 premium Cybersecurity and Retail: Hackers Have Shifted Their Attacks from Consumers to the Technology Providers Retailers are a particularly attractive target for hackers as they possess customer and payment data, and point-of-sale terminals represent another connected device that can be attacked. Hackers are now attacking data stored in the cloud as well as providers of Internet and cybersecurity tools. We discuss cybersecurity as it affects retail, including an overview of this space, selected technology providers and recent developments. We explore types of cyberattacks and the measures that all types of enterprises, including retailers, can take to defend themselves.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 3, 2021 premium Restaurants Set To Boom in Summer 2021—What Will This Mean for US Grocery? As US consumers receive vaccinations and become more comfortable visiting public places, a rebound in restaurant spending is inevitable. We explore the potential bounceback of the restaurant industry in the US and discuss its impact on the grocery spending habits of different consumer segments.Read More
