October 28, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Retailers United “Help America Stay Open” Pitch Event 2021 Preview: Five Retail Startups To Compete for $10,000On October 28, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, will emcee Retailers United’s third pitch event, in which five retail startups will compete for a $10,000 grant. We profile the five startup contestants and discuss the event’s structure and the judges involved.
October 27, 2021 Deep Dive Premium US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Extending Sizes, Expanding CategoriesRetailers and brands are expanding their collections to address opportunities in the US women’s plus-size apparel market. We discuss such retail initiatives and present our expectations for the future growth of the market and its key drivers.
October 27, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Three—Solving for Online Fulfillment ChallengesAlthough multichannel fulfillment services are attractive to customers, there are many challenges for retailers in offering these options. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore these challenges and identify how third-party logistics providers support retailers in successfully implementing and realizing the full benefits of mall-based fulfillment services.
October 26, 2021 Innovator Profile Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: CommentSold Powers Livestream Shopping for SMBsAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile CommentSold, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables small and medium-sized retail businesses (SMBs) to implement live social selling across multiple shopping platforms.
October 25, 2021 Insight Report Premium September 2021 UK Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Slows to a HaltUK retail sales growth slowed for the fifth consecutive month, to flat growth, year over year. We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for September 2021, covering year-over-year and two-year growth trends.
October 25, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Exploring the US Consumer Products Rental MarketWe provide an overview of the US consumer products rental market, covering market players and growth drivers within five key segments. We also discuss three trends we are seeing in the market, plus potential headwinds.
October 25, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Rising Household Product Purchases as Consumers Prepare for HalloweenRising household product purchases indicate that US consumers are stocking up on essentials ahead of Halloween, Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations. Our latest US Consumer Tracker provides a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
October 22, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 42: US Store Closures Cross 5,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fleet Feet, Miniso and Vuori in the US and Calvin Klein, JD Sports and New Look in the UK.
October 21, 2021 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: India’s Apparel Retail Sector To See Resurgence in 2022India’s apparel retail market continues to see significant changes in consumer buying behavior and e-commerce penetration. In this Market Outlook, we present our expectations for the future of the market into 2022 and beyond, including growth drivers, trends and the competitive landscape.
October 21, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report The Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey FindingsIt is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in increasing productivity and employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider.
October 19, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report Where, What and How Will US Consumers Shop for Holiday 2021?The Coresight Research x January Digital 2021 US Holiday Insights Survey explores US consumers’ expectations to shop for the holidays. Trends uncovered will enable brands and retailers to generate data-driven marketing strategies to effectively gain share of wallet during this critical year-end opportunity. This free report is sponsored by strategic consulting and media firm January Digital.
October 19, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Inflation and Shortage Concerns Ahead of HolidayUS consumers are becoming more worried about rising inflation and product shortages as the holiday season begins. Our latest US Consumer Tracker provides a monthly temperature check of shoppers’ holiday expectations as well as a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
October 19, 2021 Insight Report Premium September 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease FurtherIn September 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 19.0% on a two-year basis (as compared to August 2019), an improvement from August’s 23.9% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.
October 18, 2021 Insight Report Premium September 2021 US Retail Sales: Two-Year Sales Growth Accelerates, Driven by Nonstore RetailersTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 25.8% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in September 2021.
October 15, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 41: US Store Closures Inch Closer to OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Clarks, Meijer and Whole Foods Market in the US and Bensons for Beds, Superdrug and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK.
