Deep Dive | November 15, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global LuxuryAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Store Tracker | November 12, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 45: US Store Openings Up 60% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fleet Feet, Primark and Shoppers in the US and Amazon, House of Fraser and Smyths Toys in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2021: A Singles’ Day PrimerSingles’ Day 2021 is here! We discuss key initiatives from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba for this year’s event, covering luxury, livestreaming and international brands. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, November 2021: Live Shopping Marathons on Facebook and InstagramAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of marathon live shopping events, the growing use of partnerships and the expansion of live shopping into new markets. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2021 Premium US Off-Pricers Face Heightened CompetitionUS off-price retailers are facing greater competition than ever for price-sensitive consumers. We discuss how the competition is shaping up across both online and offline channels. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Retailers Look to Digitally Native Vertical Brand M&A for ExpansionIn the past 24 months, many retailers have reevaluated their long-term product mix and overall portfolio, accelerated by the pandemic—driving a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), especially with digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs). We analyze key trends in DNVB M&A activity. Read More
Deep Dive | November 9, 2021 Premium Retail Innovators: Apparel TechnologiesAs part of our Retail Innovators series, we discuss five companies that are disrupting the US apparel market—namely, CreateMe, Newmine, Savitude, Syte and Wearable X. Read More
Insight Report | November 9, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 2: Hanesbrands, Under Armour and Estée Lauder Post Strong Sales Growth; Capri Sees Slow RecoveryOverall, apparel and footwear brand owners witnessed substantial recovery, while Capri Holdings reported a slow recovery. Read Coresight Research’s weekly Earnings Insights reports for highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. Read More
Insight Report | November 9, 2021 Premium Inclusivity on Social Media: Digital Brand Strategies To Represent and Promote DiversityAs part of our coverage of inclusivity as a key trend in retail, we explore how brands and retailers can represent the diverse US population and communicate their commitments to diversity and inclusivity to consumers through social media. Read More
Deep Dive | November 8, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Return to Services Amid Downward Trend in Avoidance of Public PlacesUS consumers are returning to services amid a downward trend in overall avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Insight Report | November 8, 2021 Premium 3D Design in Apparel and Footwear: Current Adoption, Pain Points and Future Outlook3D design can help brands, manufacturers and retailers in the apparel and footwear sector to better meet fast-changing consumer demand, while also improving product quality and cutting costs. We discuss the state of 3D design in the global apparel and footwear space and provide insights on adoption rate, pain points, key technology players and future developments. Read More
Store Tracker | November 5, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 44: US Store Closures Down 37% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Barton’s Home Outlet, Chanel and Warby Parker in the US and Dunelm, Foot Locker and Luke 1977 in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | November 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event 2021 Recap: Five Competing Startups, One $10,000 Grant WinnerDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, emceed Retailers United’s recent pitch event, in which one US-based retail startup was awarded a $10,000 grant. We present key insights from the presentations of the five competing startups and reveal the winner of the competition. Read More
Event Coverage | November 3, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Virtual Press Conference: Five Key Insights into Singles’ Day 2021Alibaba hosted its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival virtual press conference on October 27, 2021. We present highlights from the e-commerce giant’s management team about the upcoming Singles’ Day event in China. Read More
Insight Report | November 3, 2021 Premium 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021 Wrap-Up: Brand and Retailer Livestreams Draw Strong Consumer EngagementThe second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival took place on October 10, 2021. This year, the event had a livestreaming focus, alongside its emphasis on charitable giving. In this report, we present a wrap-up of livestream performances from participating brands and retailers during the event. Read More
