Insight Report | May 23, 2022 Premium Are NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains?Although the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the application NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. We discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security. Read More
Deep Dive | May 20, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit ChinaWe analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 18, 2022 Register for Free Access The On-Demand Manufacturing Revolution in Apparel: Five Factors Fueling GrowthTo combat supply chain challenges and reduce overhead costs, many apparel brands and retailers are turning to on-demand manufacturing, either through in-house capabilities or partnerships. We analyze findings from a Coresight Research survey of US-based apparel brands and retailers to identify five key factors that are fueling the growth of on-demand manufacturing in the apparel industry—covering sustainability, advanced technologies and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 13, 2022 Premium US Packaged Foods Outlook—Sticky Consumer Habits and Price Hikes To Support Outsized GrowthWe examine the US packaged foods category, which saw substantial growth during the pandemic. We expect some pandemic behaviors to stick, leading to category growth despite several external headwinds. Read More
Deep Dive | May 12, 2022 Premium Smart Shopping Solutions To Meet Consumer Expectations for Offline Retail in IndiaRetailers need to address customers’ evolving needs to stay agile and competitive. We look at customers’ current needs, smart shopping solutions to meet consumer expectations and the advantages of implementing these solutions. Read More
Deep Dive | May 11, 2022 Premium Inflation and Apparel: How US Retailers and Consumers Are RespondingIn this inflationary environment, apparel retailers are faced with high input costs while consumers are coping with wages that haven’t kept pace with inflation. We analyze the factors driving apparel inflation, the strategies different retailers are taking to save costs and the ways consumers are changing their spending. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 2: Crocs, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Gildan Post Strong ResultsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 8, 2022, namely Carter’s, the Clorox Company, CVS Health and Estée Lauder, among others. Read More
Event Presentation | May 10, 2022 Premium 5G: Powering the Next Generation of RetailWe explore how 5G wireless connectivity can solve retail pain points through the Coresight Research framework for 5G powering next-generation retail. We cover AR, personalization, data analytics and more. Read More
Insight Report | May 5, 2022 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Lockdowns in China, New Phase of Chartered Ships and US Government Funding for PortsAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine how the lockdowns in China are impacting the global supply chain. We also discuss companies’ decisions to charter their own freighters and the US government’s funding allocation to bolster US ports and waterways. Read More
Deep Dive | April 28, 2022 Premium Sustainability in Luxury: How Can Companies Meet Consumer Demand?Sustainability has been front-and-center in companies’ strategies in recent years, with the pandemic underscoring its importance for consumers and businesses alike. We explore how luxury companies can best position themselves to meet consumer demand for increased environmental accountability, through the lens of our proprietary EnCORE framework. Read More
Market Outlook | April 27, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US CPG—Inflation-Driven Growth To Compound Pandemic GainsThe US consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector will see growth higher than pre-pandemic levels after a huge spike in 2020. We examine market factors, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching. Read More
Insight Report | April 20, 2022 Premium How Can Furniture and Home-Furnishing Retailers Overcome Supply Chain Challenges?Recent disruptions to the furniture and furnishings supply chain have resulted in extremely long delivery times. We discuss how US furniture and furnishings retailers have fared sourcing goods and five strategies to overcome the sector’s continuing sourcing challenges. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in the US Women’s Underwear Market: Aerie vs. Victoria’s SecretThe competitive US underwear market is led by rivals Aerie and Victoria’s Secret. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies, covering revenue growth, operating margins, business expansion and partnerships, digital strategies and more. Read More
Event Coverage | April 11, 2022 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2022 Wrap-Up: Major Themes—Metaverse, Values, Sustainability, Consumer and MacroWe present the major themes from World Retail Congress 2022, held on April 5–7, covering the metaverse in retail, a renewed focus on company values, retailers’ approaches to sustainability, consumer-centric strategies and macro factors. Read More
Event Coverage | April 8, 2022 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2022 Day Three: Luxury, the Metaverse, NFTs and Post-Pandemic TrendsWe present our top insights from the third and final day of World Retail Congress 2022, covering innovations in the luxury industry, 10 things retailers need to know about the metaverse, new post-pandemic trends in today’s retail world, and more. Read More
