Insight Report | November 2, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 1: Levi’s and VF Corp See Substantial Recovery; Online Momentum Falters at Amazon and eBayOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended October 31, 2021, including apparel brand owners Levi’s and VF Corporation and e-commerce players Amazon and eBay. Read More
Insight Report | November 1, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 22% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in September 2021The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from September 2021, which show an ongoing recovery in consumer spending on apparel as consumers renew their wardrobes and resume social activities. Read More
Deep Dive | November 1, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance of Public Places At Lowest Point Since Early AugustUS consumers’ avoidance of public places has reached its lowest level in nearly three months—amid slowing Covid-19 infection levels and high vaccination rates. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | October 29, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 43: US Store Openings Up 59% 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 Allbirds, Coborn’s and Hermès in the US and Aldi, B&Q and Zara in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | October 29, 2021 Register for Free Access A Recap of the 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021: Livestreaming, Industry Participation and Charitable GivingThe 10.10 Shopping Festival was a success! We present a recap of the purpose-driven, livestream-focused event. Read More
Event Coverage | October 28, 2021 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. Read More
Deep Dive | October 27, 2021 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. Read More
Insight Report | October 27, 2021 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. Read More
Innovator Profile | October 26, 2021 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. Read More
Insight Report | October 25, 2021 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. Read More
Deep Dive | October 25, 2021 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. Read More
Deep Dive | October 25, 2021 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. Read More
Store Tracker | October 22, 2021 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. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 21, 2021 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. Read More
Deep Dive | October 21, 2021 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. Read More
