Store Tracker | July 23, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 29: US Store Openings Up 45% 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 Ashley HomeStore, Foxtrot Market and Vera Bradley in the US and Geek Retreat, HMV and The Range in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 19, 2021 Premium Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet: Impacts in US GroceryDiscounters make an outsized dent in the US grocery market, given the channel’s small size relative to other grocery retail channels and maintained strong growth momentum amid the pandemic. In this report, we discuss the developments of grocery discounters in the US and their impact on traditional grocery retailers, covering Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet. Read More
Store Tracker | July 16, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 28: US Store Closures Down 13% 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 Ashley HomeStore, Hy-Vee and Whole Foods Market in the US and Disney, Kutchenhaus and Shoe Zone in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium Playbook: Inclusivity in RetailInclusivity is a movement that is being propelled by societal forces. It is a thread that runs through every part of an organization. In this Playbook, we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations. Read More
Deep Dive | July 13, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Turn To Warehouse Clubs for Independence DayOur 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 | July 9, 2021 Premium Wholesale vs. DTC: Implications for US Department Stores as Apparel Brands Go DirectDepartment stores have traditionally relied on the wholesale model to sell brands. This is now changing due to a rise in digital sales, brands choosing to sell through their own channels and a rise in direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. We explore these interconnected factors and their implications for US department stores. We analyze the selling models of major retailers Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Read More
Store Tracker | July 9, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 27: US Store Openings Up 45% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, highlights include updates from Market Basket, Rally House and Torrid in the US and Hema, Wickes and Zara in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 9, 2021 Premium Hong Kong’s Grocery Market: Discount Chains Are Building Their SharesHong Kong, with its 7.5 million-strong population, has a very high daily demand for groceries and household necessities. This report reviews the Hong Kong grocery market, introducing the two biggest supermarket chains, Wellcome and ParknShop, as well as relatively new entrants 759 Store and Best Mart 360°. 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
Insight Report | July 7, 2021 Premium Demand Forecasting Software: Helping Retailers Anticipate and Adapt to Consumer ShiftsSignificant shifts in consumer demand have presented challenges for retailers in the past year—and consumer behavior continues to change through pandemic recovery 2021. Demand forecasting is therefore essential in today’s retail environment. We discuss the need for such software and the solutions offered by Impact Analytics, a retail technology innovator. Read More
Insight Report | July 6, 2021 Premium Capri Holdings Investor Day 2021: Raised FY22 Guidance and Longer-Term Outlook as Luxury Sales Gain MomentumWe present key insights from Capri Holdings virtual Investor Day on June 29, 2021, covering the company’s five strategic pillars, its financial outlook and primary initiatives by brand—across Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors and Versace. Read More
Deep Dive | July 6, 2021 Databank Members 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
Store Tracker | July 2, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 26: 7-Eleven Completes Acquisition of 3,800 Speedway StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, highlights include developments from 7-Eleven, Lowe’s and United Supermarkets in the US and Gap, Hobbycraft and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 2, 2021 Databank Members 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
