Deep Dive | March 1, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Signs of a Return to Stores (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we present findings on what product categories consumers had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks, as well as what they are buying more of and less of than pre-pandemic. We also discuss what activities consumers have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on February 22. Read More
Insight Report | February 24, 2021 Premium January 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in January 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, while the UK posted its second consecutive month of decline. China maintained growth momentum in its latest retail sales figures from December. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Insight Report | February 22, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Where Are High-Income Consumers Cutting Spending? (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on February 15, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | February 22, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Where Are High-Income Consumers Cutting Spending? (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we explore consumer spending on different categories by income level. We present findings on what activities consumers have done in the past two weeks and what product categories they had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on February 15. Read More
Insight Report | February 18, 2021 Premium Coresight Research x Blue Yonder Retail Insights: US Retailers Prioritize Local Sourcing While Consumers Demand Faster DeliveryCoresight Research and Blue Yonder conducted two surveys in early January 2021 to understand US retailers’ strategies around local sourcing and the impact of Covid-19 on US consumers’ shopping behaviors. We discuss our findings in this report, including insights into the degree to which retailers’ perceptions and strategic priorities are aligning with consumer expectations in the current environment. Read More
Insight Report | February 15, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Spend Stimulus Checks on Bills and Essentials (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on February 8, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | February 15, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Spend Stimulus Checks on Bills and Essentials (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we explore how consumers have spent or plan to spend their second stimulus checks. We present findings on what activities consumers have done in the past two weeks and what product categories they had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on February 8. Read More
Event Presentation | February 10, 2021 Premium Coresight Connect: Top 10 Takeaways from CES 2021 and NRF 2021—PresentationOn February 9, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosted an exclusive Coresight Connect event for Coresight Research premium subscribers. Our analysts presented key insights from two of the biggest events in the retail industry: CES and NRF. The top 10 takeaways we dive into in this presentation include personalization in customer engagement, the benefits of data integration for retailers, technology-driven ways of reimagining the store, and more. Read More
Event Coverage | February 9, 2021 Register for Free Access CFDA on Adaptive Fashion: Coresight Research Highlights the Adaptive Retail OpportunityDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, joined the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in its third panel in a series on adaptive fashion. The panel brought together leading researchers in the field of adaptive apparel to discuss the current retail opportunity in the market. We present five key insights from the panel, covering consumer demand and needs, retail challenges, the shopping experience for people with disabilities, and more. Read More
Insight Report | February 8, 2021 Register for Free Access US Consumer Tracker: Hints of Consumers’ Return to Normal Activities (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on February 1, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | February 8, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Hints of Consumers’ Return to Normal Activities (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we explore what consumers have bought online and in-store recently and which retailers they have bought from. We present findings on what activities consumers have done in the past two weeks and their expectations on retaining changed behaviors after the pandemic. Our consumer survey was undertaken on February 1. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 4, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail SectorIn this Market Outlook report, we explore India’s retail sector. We analyze data on the sector size and present our growth estimates for 2021. We discuss key market drivers and e-commerce penetration in India’s retail market compared to other global markets. This report also covers a breakdown of India’s top 15 retail companies by revenue,—including Avenue Supermarts, Flipkart Internet, Reliance Retail and V-Mart Retail. Read More
Insight Report | February 4, 2021 Premium US Valentine’s Day 2021 Retail Preview: Strong Sales Expected Despite Year-over-Year Contraction in Total SpendIn the US, Valentine’s Day has seen steady growth over the last decade, with a huge increase in spending estimated to have been seen in 2020. We examine the retail opportunities for Valentine’s Day in the US in 2021, using Coresight Research proprietary survey data. We discuss estimated spending by Valentine’s Day shoppers and the retail channels and retailer types that could prove popular for Valentine’s Day shopping this year. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 3, 2021 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Furniture and Home Furnishings—Growth To Slow Against Solid ComparativesAs part of our E-Commerce Outlook series, we provide an overview of e-commerce development in the US furniture and home-furnishings retail category. We also discuss how e-commerce growth is driving structural shifts within the category, as well as the outlook for the online channel in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | February 2, 2021 Register for Free Access Retail 2021: Global TrendsWe present our key global retail and consumer trends for 2021, which fall under five umbrellas: the new consumer; the future of physical retail; the evolution of digital retail; doing good is good business; and discovering ways of transacting. The trends range from some of the biggest, multiyear, multicategory trends such as wellness and sustainability to more nascent or niche trends such as livestreaming and experiential e-commerce. In this free report, our analysts outline their predictions, as well as the details and impacts of each trend on various retail sectors and regions. Read More
