Insight Report | July 12, 2021 Premium Four Months to Singles’ Day: Five Actions That Brands and Retailers Should Take To Prepare for the FestivalWith four months to go until Singles’ Day, we present five actions that brands and retailers should take to set themselves up for success during this year’s shopping festival—covering social media, sales targets, marketing budgets, inventory planning and customer service. Read More
Insight Report | July 12, 2021 Premium US Travel Recovery: Part 1—A Dichotomous Return to Leisure and Business TravelUsing proprietary survey findings, we analyze the dichotomous recoveries of leisure and business travel in the US and their impact on retail. This report is the first of Coresight Research’s five-part US Travel Recovery series. Read More
Insight Report | July 12, 2021 Premium US Back to School 2021: Return to the Classroom To Drive a Double-Digit Bounce in Retail SpendWith students likely to return to in-person classes this fall, we present our outlook for US back-to-school spending this season. We cover the top spending categories for students from kindergarten through Grade 12, as well as analysis of the current economic backdrop. Read More
Event Coverage | July 8, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x Newmine: Tackling Returns Ahead of Holiday 2021—Technology-Driven Strategies To Protect the Bottom LineWe present three key insights from Coresight Research’s panel discussion with technology innovator Newmine, including how new technology is disrupting the retail returns market. Read More
Deep Dive | July 6, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Sustained Strength in Big-Ticket RetailOur 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. Read More
Event Coverage | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF Retail Converge 2021: Five Supply Chain Trends To WatchCoresight Research hosted an online discussion on supply chains at NRF Retail Converge, a new digital event from the National Retail Federation. We present five key insights from the event, covering reverse logistics, inventory management, dark stores and more. Read More
Deep Dive | July 2, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra, June 2021: Lower-Income Consumers Boost Discretionary SpendingAggregating data from our weekly surveys, our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series reveals longer-term trends in consumer behavior. We dive deeper into demographic factors behind changes in spending and social habits and project how these changes will impact the retail landscape over the next few months. In this report, we also consider the differences in shopping behaviors between Amazon and Walmart shoppers. Read More
Deep Dive | June 29, 2021 Premium 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. Read More
Insight Report | June 23, 2021 Premium Small Businesses in US Retail: Five Things To Know About Their Pandemic-Led Collapse and RenaissanceSmall businesses were hit especially hard at the outset of the pandemic-induced economic crash but have since recovered well. We detail five things to know about the state of small businesses in the US today, with a focus on retail. We draw comparisons to the recovery of small businesses following the 2008 global financial crisis to frame the current rebound. Read More
Insight Report | June 22, 2021 Premium May 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in May 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Deep Dive | June 22, 2021 Premium 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. Read More
Insight Report | June 21, 2021 Premium May 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Maintain Growth Momentum on a Two-Year BasisWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for May 2021. Retail sales growth slowed, but still remained strong, and are on an upward trajectory on a two-year basis. Read More
Insight Report | June 21, 2021 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Continues To DecelerateThe 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 into the four weeks ended May 16, 2021. Read More
Insight Report | June 17, 2021 Premium May 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease on a Two-Year BasisIn May 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 26.7% on a two-year basis (as compared to May 2019), strengthening from April’s 28.4% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Insight Report | June 17, 2021 Premium May 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To Slow, at 11% Year over YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In May 2021, sales growth continued to slow, reaching 11% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020. Read More
