September 15, 2020 Deep Dive Free Report Why Not-for-Resale Savings Could Be the Key to Unlocking ProfitabilityCovid-19 has seen retailers become laser-focused on profitability as they search for cost-saving initiatives to combat declines. Using proprietary Coreseight Research survey findings, this free report analyzes the negative impact of the crisis on business profitability and explores how NFR (not-for-resale goods and services) savings represent a substantial opportunity for retailers to unlocking profitability.
September 11, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 37: Neiman Marcus To Close More StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Macy’s in the US and The Co-op and Jigsaw in the UK.
September 10, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Autonomous Retail in China: Opportunities for BrandsIn China, alternative retail formats are becoming more desirable for brands and retailers to meet consumer demand for safety and convenience in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. We discuss the rise of “autonomous retail,” our term for a labor-light, technology-heavy retail segment that encompasses unstaffed stores, vending machines and unstaffed shelves.
September 9, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members US Store Closures: More Retailers Shift to E-Commerce at the Expense of StoresUS retailers have had to rapidly adjust to the jump in online sales amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss how retailers are rethinking their brick-and-mortar store presence over the longer term as a result of this refocus—covering store closures and the role of the physical store in omnichannel operations.
September 9, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Big Data in Brick-and-Mortar Retail, with Michael Brackett, Centricity: Optimizing Inventory Assortment and Product DevelopmentOn August 25, 2020, Coresight Research hosted Michael Brackett, CEO and Founder of data analytics provider Centricity, to discuss how data-driven insights can inform more efficient inventory planning and product development. We present key insights from the webinar.
September 7, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access How the Crisis Is Reshaping the Beauty Industry with Steve Dodd, MeiyumeOn August 18, 2020, Coresight Research hosted Steve Dodd, SVP of US Operations at beauty product and retail solutions provider Meiyume, to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the beauty industry in the US and the UK. We present key insights from the webinar.
September 4, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 36: Lord & Taylor To Shutter All Its StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, JCPenney and Lord & Taylor in the US, and Screwfix and Moss Bros in the UK.
September 1, 2020 Insight Report Premium Beauty Insights: Consumers Prioritize Health and Wellness, Expanding the US Beauty MarketAs part of our Beauty Insights series, we explore the US beauty wellness market, which we estimate will grow significantly over the next five years, driven by consumer emphasis on health amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss five key trends in beauty wellness, covering clean beauty, self-care, mental health, sleep care and beauty supplements.
August 28, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 35: Payless Plans To Open More Than 300 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Neiman Marcus and Payless in the US, and Frasers Group in the UK.
August 26, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Open for Business with Conor Flynn, Kimco Realty: The Future of Retail Real EstateAs part of our Open for Business webinar series, Coresight Research hosted Conor Flynn, CEO of Kimco Realty, to discuss how the REIT is working with tenants at its shopping centers to adapt to the transformed physical retail landscape. We present key insights into the future of retail real estate across three topics: resourceful use of space, tenants as partners and shifting store structures.
August 26, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Reviewing America’s Retail Bankruptcies amid the Coronavirus CrisisFollowing a large number of bankruptcy filings in 2019, retail failures have continued apace in 2020, driven by the Covid-19 crisis. We examine notable US bankruptcies from last year and in year-to-date 2020—including Ascena Retail Group, JCPenney, J.Crew and Neiman Marcus—and discuss the major factors behind these filings.
August 25, 2020 Insight Report Premium US Mall Closures: Impact of Covid-19 Likely To Accelerate Mall ConsolidationConsidering the impact of Covid-19 on mall consolidation, we present our estimates for mall closures in the next five years. We explore how department store and other anchor store closures are exacerbating the challenges faced by mall owners and the influence of tenant mix on near-term vulnerability—as well as opportunities for malls to adapt and survive, such as through repurposing space into fulfillment centers and tapping health-care and grocery retail.
August 25, 2020 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: Burberry Launches a Social Store with Tencent; JD.com Invests $100 Million in Li & FungWe discuss the recent developments in New Retail, including the opening of Burberry’s new “social retail” store with Tencent and the launch of Alibaba’s fifth Taobao Maker Festival, as well as flagship store openings on JD.com and the platform’s new business partnerships.
August 25, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Retail Reimagined: Coresight Research EbookIn Coresight Research’s Retail Reimagined ebook, we offer a thematic outlook to the post-crisis world, exploring eight key retail trends in how brands and retailers can engage with consumers (e.g., gamification, social media), adopt innovative ways of selling (e.g., livestreaming, community group buying, shopping festivals, contact-light retail) and deliver products in an efficient way.
August 21, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 34: Stage Stores Set To Liquidate All Its StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Rent the Runway, Stein Mart and Stage Stores in the US, and Baird Group and Jigsaw in the UK.
