Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 19, 2021 Innovator Intelligence: Leveraging AI To Enhance Creativity, Sustainability and Efficiency in Modern Fashion Design The world of fashion design has changed rapidly as brands and retailers have been forced to adapt to shifting consumer behavior. Increasing demand for fast fashion is being met with calls for sustainability and inclusivity in apparel—creating challenges for fashion brands and retailers. We explore challenges in the shifting design landscape and areas of opportunity for fashion brands, retailers and designers to improve the efficiency and creativity with which they design and to cater for a multitude of body shapes and sizes. This free report is sponsored by Savitude.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | January 18, 2021 premium December 2020 US Retail Sales: A Strong December Takes Total Holiday Growth to 9% US retail sales continued to see strong growth in December 2020. Furthermore, 2020 retail sales overall grew 6.9%—very strong growth in light of the industry’s early struggles amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in December 2020. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 18, 2021 premium US Consumer Tracker: Apparel Takes Biggest Post-Holiday Hit (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 shoppers are buying and which retailers they are buying from, and we present findings on consumers’ avoidance of public places and what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on January 11. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | January 18, 2021 premium December 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines by 36%, Easing Toward the End of the Month December 2020 saw a total US nonfood store traffic decline of 36% year over year, as several states saw record levels of Covid-19 cases, primarily due to the effects of Thanksgiving and Christmas travel. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 15, 2021 Register for free access NRF 2021 Day Three: Data-Driven Solutions, from Supply Chain to Store; Understanding Changed Shopping Patterns NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day three of the event, which focused on the importance of understanding consumers, many of whom have changed their behaviors over the course of the pandemic. The benefits of integrating technology across all retail operations, from supply chain to stores, emerged as another key theme.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | January 15, 2021 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 2: Family Video To Close All 250 Stores Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Family Video, IKEA and Loves Furniture in the US and B&M, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer in the UK.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 14, 2021 Register for free access NRF 2021 Day Two: Leveraging Technology To Engage Consumers and Empower Employees NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day two of the event, which focused on how retailers can benefit from using data, artificial intelligence and voice commerce to appeal to consumers in the new environment. Sustainability and social responsibility also emerged as key themes.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 14, 2021 premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Growth Prospects for 2021 and Beyond In the first report in our E-Commerce Outlook series, we discuss the trends and major drivers in US apparel and footwear online shopping. We also discuss the competitive landscape in the US apparel and footwear sector, as well as market innovators and key themes to watch for the year ahead. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | January 13, 2021 Register for free access NRF 2021 Day One: Digital Strategy, Inventory Agility and Loyalty Are Top of Mind NRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), has moved online for the first time, taking place entirely virtually over six days, from January 12 to 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new digital strategies, the importance of an agile supply chain and the growing value of loyalty programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | January 12, 2021 premium Chinese New Year: Five Strategies for International Brands and Retailers To Capitalize on the Holiday Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, is the most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture, falling on February 11–17 in 2021. We discuss five ways in which international brands and retailers can capitalize on this retail opportunity in 2021 and future years, covering new products, red packets, themed campaigns, livestreaming and logistics.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | January 8, 2021 Register for free access HanesBrands, Inc. (NYSE: HBI) Hanesbrands is a US-based manufacturer and retailer of apparel and accessories. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company employs approximately 63,000 employees worldwide.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | January 8, 2021 Register for free access Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (TSE: 9983) Fast Retailing is a Japan-based retailer of apparel, footwear and accessories. Headquartered in Yamaguchi, the company operates stores in 25 countries around the world.Read More
Product TypeStore Tracker Product TypeStore Tracker | January 8, 2021 premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 1: Macy’s To Close 45 Stores Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Charming Charlie and Macy’s in the US and Arcadia Group in the UK.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | January 5, 2021 premium 3Q20 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Increase Year over Year for Most Retailers In our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. We look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q20 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period—with most retailers posting increased inventory turnover levels. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 4, 2021 premium 2021 Retail and Technology Outlook Against the challenging coronavirus-impacted retail environment, Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks and sector headwinds and tailwinds for 2021. We discuss the trends and data points that we expect to see during the year ahead, covering 10 channels, sectors or markets, with a focus on the US. Read More
