Flash Report | May 18, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Here’s What Shoppers Expect To Do after Lockdowns End (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on May 13, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Insight Report | May 14, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: Three Post-Lockdown Consumer Trends in ChinaCoronavirus-related lockdowns have impacted consumption behavior around the world. As China emerges from the crisis, we identify three areas of altered consumer behavior that we expect to impact future spending patterns—including omnichannel experiences and group buying. Read More
Event Coverage | May 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Coresight Conversations: Retail Legend and Turnaround Specialist Michael Appel Discusses How Liquidity Preservation Is Key to a Business TurnaroundAs part of our Coresight Conversations: Legends in Retail webinar series, we hosted retail legend and business turnaround specialist Michael Appel. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Appel shared his five-pronged strategy for how retailers can survive the current coronavirus crisis and look ahead to the future—with emphasis on the key pillars of technology and liquidity. Read More
| May 14, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Hints of Return to Retail, but Shoppers Expect Long-Term Impacts through the Holiday SeasonWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Hints of Return to Retail, but Shoppers Expect Long-Term Impacts through the Holiday Season. Read More
Deep Dive | May 13, 2020 Premium Operating in a Post-Coronavirus World: How Indian Retailers Can Navigate the Road to RecoveryThe 2020 coronavirus pandemic has seen the Indian government impose restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. We discuss the wide-ranging impacts of the ongoing lockdown on India’s retail sector and explore how retailers have responded to the crisis. In addition to examining the challenges that lie ahead, we present a three-pronged approach for retailers to survive the post-coronavirus recovery period and emerge stronger. Read More
Insight Report | May 13, 2020 Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 14: Tax Filings Down, IRS Issues $200 Billion in Economic Impact PaymentsAs of week 14 of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported that the number of returns filed was down year over year, as was the total number of refunds issued. Economic Impact Payments totaled more than $200 billion in the program’s first four weeks, with the highest number of stimulus payments going to California. Read More
Deep Dive | May 11, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Hints of Return to Retail, but Shoppers Expect Long-Term Impacts through the Holiday Season (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. We discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end and the crisis eases. Our consumer survey was undertaken on May 6. Read More
Flash Report | May 11, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Hints of Return to Retail, but Shoppers Expect Long-Term Impacts through the Holiday Season (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on May 6, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
| May 7, 2020 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Consumers’ Post-Lockdown Concerns Increase FurtherWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Post-Lockdown Concerns Increase Further. Read More
Deep Dive | May 7, 2020 Premium The China Beauty Consumer, Pre- and Post CoronavirusAlthough impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, initial indicators show that China’s economy is rebounding, and the beauty industry is poised for a speedy recovery. We discuss findings from our proprietary survey of beauty consumers in China—as well as recent data about the market—to examine the preferences and spending behaviors of this demographic prior to the coronavirus pandemic and learnings coming out of the crisis. Read More
Insight Report | May 6, 2020 Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 13: Tax Filings Down, Average Refund Drops by 0.7% from Last YearAs of week 13 of the US tax refund season, the IRS has reported that the average refund amount was down year over year. Tax filing numbers are significantly lower than a year ago as taxpayers take advantage of a 90-day filing extension granted by the IRS due to the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | May 6, 2020 Premium US Online Grocery Survey 2020: Many More Shoppers Buying More Categories from More RetailersOur third annual US online grocery report looks at how many consumers are buying groceries online, how much of their total grocery spend e-commerce captures and which retailers they buy from online—among other findings. Read More
Deep Dive | May 5, 2020 Premium International Apparel Retail in India: Evolving High-Growth Market Attracts More PlayersIndia’s large and lucrative apparel retail market is attracting growing interest from international retailers, with a number of brands plotting their market entry and expansion. We examine the market landscape—including economic reform, entry routes and socioeconomic factors—and discuss its key players. Read More
Flash Report | May 4, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers’ Post-Lockdown Concerns Increase Further (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our US consumer survey, undertaken on April 29, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. We discuss shoppers’ expectations for the period after lockdowns end and the crisis eases. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2020 Premium US Mother’s Day Retail Preview 2020: Spending Could Halve as Lockdowns Limit Shopper OptionsWith Mother’s Day just around the corner, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the occasion this year, amid the coronavirus crisis. We consider the outlook for retail in light of current shopping trends and propose actions that retailers could take to engage with consumers for Mother’s Day. Read More
