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Deep Dive | August 26, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: China Retail—The $6 Trillion Sector Recovers Slowly

In this Market Outlook, we explore the Chinese retail market. We discuss the market’s performance, scale and trajectory, as well as major market factors and trends to watch in 2022 and beyond. We also analyze China’s leading retail companies and innovators bringing change to the space.

Insight Report | August 25, 2022 Premium

RetailTech: Big Brother Is Watching… and Helping—Uncovering Insights on In-Store Shopper Behavior with Customer Tracking Tools

Retailers can use customer tracking tools, powered by AI (artificial intelligence), to gather data on shoppers inside the store. We discuss the available technologies and the benefits to retailers of generating insights on consumer behavior. We also present selected vendors of customer tracking solutions, from enterprise players to innovators in the space.

Insight Report | August 22, 2022

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How US Malls Can Embrace Digital Trends in Retail

We present the best path forward for mall operators, discuss the current state of US malls and shopping centers, and explore key shopper trends in the US. This free report is sponsored by Adeptmind.

Store Tracker | August 19, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 33: US Store Openings Up 5.6% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ace Hardware and Allsup’s in the US and Next, Rituals and Sweaty Betty, among others, in the UK.

Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium

Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper Engagement

We assess the recent rise of experiential retail and innovations in the global sportswear market—with a focus on enhancing customers’ online and in-store experience. We also analyze how retailers and brand owners are reaping benefits through these innovations.

Deep Dive | August 12, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Changing Dynamics and Consumer Shifts

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the US convenience store sector, presenting our market sizing estimates for 2022 and beyond. We explore notable market factors, the competitive landscape, themes and retail innovators.

Deep Dive | August 12, 2022 Premium

The C-Suite’s Evolution: Embracing Technology and Adapting to Hybrid Working in Retail

The C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society; we identify 12 categories in which roles have emerged and analyze the trends behind the growth of the C-suite among Coresight 100 companies.

Store Tracker | August 12, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 32: US Store Closures Down 58% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Allsup’s, Amazon, Carter’s and Floor & Decor, among others, in the US, and Charles Tyrwhitt, Clarks, Majestic Wine and Next, among others, in the UK.

Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Online Shopper Convenience

Ensuring convenient and seamless e-commerce experiences is indispensable for retailers to succeed in today’s hyper-competitive retail environment. We present selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in online shopper convenience.

Deep Dive | August 10, 2022 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: In-Store Shopper Convenience

Convenience is imperative in today’s increasingly omnichannel retail environment and retailers should focus on removing friction points and giving shoppers more control across their purchase journeys. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for in-store shopper convenience.

Insight Report | August 10, 2022 Premium

Organized Retail Crime: A Growing Threat for All Retailers

Organized retail crime (ORC) has been in the spotlight due to an increasing number of thefts involving high-profile retailers. We discuss the challenges and costs of ORC and how retailers can combat the issue.

Deep Dive | August 9, 2022 Premium

10 Trends in Mass Retail—Dollar Stores, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs

As US mass retail moves beyond the pandemic and toward a new set of challenges, we present 10 trends in the industry to explore how retail players can best navigate the path ahead.

Infographic | August 8, 2022

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The Coresight Research BEST Framework for Retail Excellence

The Coresight Research BEST framework provides a model through which retailers can implement a consumer-centric approach to physical and digital retail, covering brand building, experiences, services and technology integration.

Deep Dive | August 8, 2022 Premium

BEST Framework—A New Era in Retail Excellence

We relaunch our proprietary BEST framework to help retailers achieve excellence by taking a consumer-centric approach to physical and digital retail via brand building, experiences, services and technology integration.

Store Tracker | August 5, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 31: US Store Openings Near 4,500

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from J.Crew, Boot Barn and Prada, among others, in the US and Joules, Superdry and TK Maxx, among others, in the UK.