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Deep Dive | September 28, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Intend To Celebrate and Spend for Halloween

As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, US consumers are still planning to spend and celebrate for Halloween 2021. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ plans for Halloween 2021 and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Event Presentation | September 27, 2021 Premium

The Future of Retail: Helzberg Diamonds

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the 12 New Retail Trends Revolutionizing the Industry and the 10 Trends To Watch in 2022.

Deep Dive | September 27, 2021 Premium

10 Trends in India Retail

Following pandemic-led disruption, India’s retail sector looks set to see marked differences as we move into 2022. We present 10 trends that are impacting the sector and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on consumer shifts.

Event Coverage | September 23, 2021

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Groceryshop 2021 Day Four: Conference Wrap-Up and Wish List for Next Year

We present key insights from day four of Groceryshop, on September 22, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions featured sessions on last-mile fulfillment, retailer-CPG collaboration and customer loyalty strategies.

Insight Report | September 23, 2021 Premium

August 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in August 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US but deceleration in China and the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Event Coverage | September 16, 2021 Premium

Preview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition

On September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference.

Deep Dive | September 16, 2021 Premium

Customer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: The Importance of Data in Interconnected Supply Chains

Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers.

Insight Report | September 14, 2021

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Slows After Period of Acceleration

The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended August 8, 2021.

Deep Dive | September 7, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Inflation—Perceptions and Reactions

US consumers have noticed increased prices and intend to cut their discretionary spending in response, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes consumers’ perceptions of inflation and provides a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | September 3, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra, August 2021: Assessing the Delta-Driven Consumer Retreat

Consumers’ retreat from physical stores in the face of Covid-19’s Delta variant has derailed many retailers’ hopes of a quick recovery. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | September 2, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—A Sustained Shift to E-Commerce and a Focus on Health and Wellness

In this Market Outlook, we provide an overview of grocery retail in India, including consumer spending growth and projections. We also discuss key market drivers, avenues for growth and prominent themes in grocery retail through the remainder of 2021 and beyond.

Insight Report | September 1, 2021 Premium

Reviewing Amazon’s Share of US Online CPG Sales

Amazon has been increasing its share of the CPG (consumer packaged goods) market in recent years, and the global pandemic has served to accelerate the e-commerce giant’s presence in the space. We discuss Amazon’s success in the US CPG market, including its focus on grocery and private labels.

Insight Report | August 31, 2021 Premium

India Retail Insights: The Future of Brick-and-Mortar Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers in India need to adapt to changes in consumer confidence and preferences amid pandemic recovery and beyond. As part of our India Retail Insights series, we discuss the future of brick-and-mortar retail in India, covering pandemic-led changes in consumer confidence and behavior, actions that retailers can take to attract customers back to stores, government policies to support brick-and-mortar retailers and opportunities for international retail players.

Deep Dive | August 30, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Mall Visits Increase Despite Heightened Shopper Caution

Our latest survey report assesses the impact of opposing drivers of consumer behavior: back-to-school shopping and increased caution due to the spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant. We also 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.

Insight Report | August 26, 2021 Premium

July 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in July 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US and China but deceleration in the UK. We analyze these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.