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Deep Dive | July 20, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Early Read—Higher Earners To Drive Increase in Spend

Our 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 present findings on consumers’ expected spending for the 2021 holiday season. We also cover 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 | July 16, 2021 Premium

US Travel Recovery: Part 5—Impacts of a Travel Renaissance on Consumer Spending and Industry Employees

A rebound in travel and associated spending will benefit millions of low-income US workers who were adversely affected by the steep drop-off in travel in 2020. We examine these benefits and the ripple effects across the entire economy.

Insight Report | July 15, 2021 Premium

US Travel Recovery: Part 4—The Slow Rebound of International Travel and Its Implications for Retail

Inbound international travel will be the final piece of the puzzle to form a full rebound of leisure travel spending in the US but will depend heavily on the pace of vaccination rollouts in other countries. We analyze the slow rebound of international travel and its impacts on US retail.

Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Inclusivity in Retail

Inclusivity 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.

Insight Report | July 14, 2021 Premium

US Travel Recovery: Part 3—Exploring the Domestic-Focused Travel Surge

Using proprietary US consumer survey findings, we examine how a strong pickup in domestic travel in the summer of 2021 will impact US retail spending across luxury goods, souvenirs and at travel retail locations.

Deep Dive | July 13, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Shoppers Turn To Warehouse Clubs for Independence Day

Our 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.

Insight Report | July 13, 2021 Premium

US Travel Recovery: Part 2—What Do Dissipating Regional Travel Differences Mean for Retail?

The recovery of travel in the US from the heavy impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic is now fully under way. Using proprietary survey findings, we explore the dissipation of pandemic-led differences in travel by region and the implications for retail.

Insight Report | July 12, 2021 Premium

US Travel Recovery: Part 1—A Dichotomous Return to Leisure and Business Travel

Using proprietary survey findings, we analyze the dichotomous recoveries of leisure and business travel in the US and their impact on retail. This report is the first of Coresight Research’s five-part US Travel Recovery series.

Insight Report | July 8, 2021 Premium

Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market Opportunity

Diverse representation across gender identification is driving growth in retail categories including apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty. We discuss the emergence and evolution of the gender-free product category, highlighting opportunities for brands and retailers.

Insight Report | July 7, 2021 Premium

Demand Forecasting Software: Helping Retailers Anticipate and Adapt to Consumer Shifts

Significant 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.

Deep Dive | July 6, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Sustained Strength in Big-Ticket Retail

Our 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.

Event Coverage | July 5, 2021

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NRF Retail Converge 2021: Five Supply Chain Trends To Watch

Coresight 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.

Deep Dive | July 2, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra, June 2021: Lower-Income Consumers Boost Discretionary Spending

Aggregating 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.

Deep Dive | June 29, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: A Gradual Return to Pre-Pandemic Behavior

Our 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.

Event Presentation | June 23, 2021 Premium

The Future of Retail: 30 Trends in 30 Minutes

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