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Deep Dive | October 19, 2021 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.

Deep Dive | October 19, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Inflation and Shortage Concerns Ahead of Holiday

US 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.

Insight Report | October 19, 2021 Premium

September 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease Further

In 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.

Insight Report | October 18, 2021 Premium

September 2021 US Retail Sales: Two-Year Sales Growth Accelerates, Driven by Nonstore Retailers

Total 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.

Company Profile | October 18, 2021 Premium

Fanatics Company Profile

Fanatics is a US-based retailer of licensed sportswear, sports equipment and merchandise. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates stores in Australia, China, the UK and the US, among other countries.

Store Tracker | October 15, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 41: US Store Closures Inch Closer to Openings

Our 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.

Insight Report | October 12, 2021 Premium

Holiday 2021: Outlook for the US Apparel Sector

We present a holiday 2021 outlook for the US apparel sector, offering insights into consumer spending, retail sales and key trends in the sector.

Deep Dive | October 11, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Uptick for Apparel and Beauty

Rising in-store purchases offer new hope for brick-and-mortar retailers ahead of Holiday 2021. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ in-store spending and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | October 8, 2021 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, October 2021: In-Store and Embedded Videos Are Gaining Popularity

As 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 rise of a new breed of livestream host, the streaming options for store-based retailers and the spread of livestream content onto product pages. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Store Tracker | October 8, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 40: US Store Openings Cross 5,000, Still Ahead of Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dillard’s and Rooms To Go in the US and Amazon, Holland & Barrett and Yours Clothing in the UK.

Deep Dive | October 8, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Livestreaming E-Commerce—A Guide for Global Brands and Retailers

In this Playbook, we outline key strategies that brands and retailers can adopt to launch in the growing livestreaming e-commerce space, covering livestream channels and formats, choosing the right hosts, consumer communities, brand stories and more.

Deep Dive | October 7, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce Tech Providers and Platforms

Livestream shopping combines entertainment and e-commerce. First established in China, it is fast becoming an essential marketing tool for brands and retailers around the world. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities.

Deep Dive | October 6, 2021 Free Report

Solving for Payment Authorization Failures: How North American Merchants Can Recoup Lost Revenue

Amid a consumer shift to e-commerce, merchants can no longer neglect payment authorization failures. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we discuss how retailers perceive and handle the issue and present recommendations for how they can more effectively deal with payment authorization failures to recoup lost revenue. This free report is sponsored by e-commerce solutions provider Riskified.

Insight Report | October 6, 2021 Premium

2Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Increase Year over Year and on a Two-Year Basis

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 2Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, many retailers posted improved inventory turnover levels year over year and on a two-year basis.

Deep Dive | October 5, 2021 Premium

The US Swimwear Market: Analyzing Trends and Opportunities

The pandemic has driven a host of changes in the US apparel industry, including in terms of swimwear demand. We discuss the US swimwear market, including market size, competitive landscape and key trends.