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
Store Tracker | June 30, 2021 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, June 2021: Major US Retailers To Open 58 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2021The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of June 25, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. 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
Store Tracker | June 25, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 25: US Store Closures Down Year over Year for the First Time in 2021Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harbor Freight Tools, Rothy’s and Wawa in the US and Abercrombie & Fitch, Kate Spade and Suit Direct in the UK. Read More
Event Presentation | June 23, 2021 Premium The Future of Retail: 30 Trends in 30 MinutesDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses 10 New Retail Trends Revolutionizing the Industry and the 10 Trends To Watch This Holiday. 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
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
Store Tracker | June 18, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 24: US Store Closures Up 4% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dillard’s, Hermès and Schnucks in the US and Amazon, Debenhams and Toolstation in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | June 17, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x HIVERY: The Age of Precision Category Management—Technology-Driven Assortment OptimizationCoresight Research and HIVERY hosted an online event to discuss the significant incremental value that technology-driven assortment optimization provides retailers and CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies. We present key insights from the event, which explored the age of precision category management. Read More
Deep Dive | June 16, 2021 Premium The Future Model of US Department StoresWith the rise in e-commerce amid pandemic-led disruption, the transformation of the department store model will be pivotal to the future success of the sector. We explore potential shifts in the sector based on five key trends that we have identified across physical and digital retail channels—covering experimental formats, specialized stores, endless aisle inventory, new partnership models and stores as fulfillment hubs. Read More
Deep Dive | June 15, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Independence Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ plans for Independence Day (July 4) this year. We also 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
Store Tracker | June 11, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 23: US Store Openings Up 38% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from 99 Ranch, Hibbett Sports, Hudson and QuickChek in the US and for Gap, IKEA, MaxiSaver and The Range in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | June 10, 2021 Premium How Updated Laws Are Impacting the Outcomes of US Retail Bankruptcies TodayIn the context of a recent surge in retail bankruptcies, it is important for retailers to understand how updates to the US Bankruptcy Code impact retail bankruptcy outcomes today. We review pandemic-led bankruptcies in 2020 and year-to-date 2021, and offer recommendations for how US retailers filing for bankruptcy can improve their prospects for a successful turnaround. Read More
Insight Report | June 8, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 4: Big Lots, Five Below and Lululemon Post Strong Results, While PVH Corp. Sees a Slower RecoveryOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended June 6, 2021—namely, Big Lots, Five Below, Lululemon Athletica and PVH Corp. Read More
Deep Dive | June 8, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Father’s Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ spending plans for Father’s Day this year. We also 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