September 30, 2021 Deep Dive Premium 2Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Post Strong ResultsWe assess the recent performance of selected US-based retailers, brands, e-commerce platforms and REITs in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps for the second quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.
September 28, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Intend To Celebrate and Spend for HalloweenAs Covid-19 cases continue to rise, US consumers are still planning to spend and celebrate for Halloween 2021. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ plans for Halloween 2021 and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
September 27, 2021 Deep Dive Premium 10 Trends in India RetailFollowing pandemic-led disruption, India’s retail sector looks set to see marked differences as we move into 2022. We present 10 trends that are impacting the sector and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on consumer shifts.
September 27, 2021 Insight Report Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Apparel and Footwear Market: Key Growth TrendsMany digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) in the US apparel and footwear have seen success in recent years, with the boom in online retail expanding the opportunities for direct-to-consumer sales. We provide an overview of US apparel and footwear DNVBs and identify key trends that are supporting growth.
September 24, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 38: US Store Closures Down 38% 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 Dolce & Gabbana, Mulberry and Parachute in the US and Craghoppers and NIKE in the UK.
September 23, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Five Key DTC Strategies in ApparelThe rise of the direct-to-consumer model (versus wholesale)—known as DTC—is a key trend in digital retail. In this report, we dive into five key DTC strategies that brands can use to get ahead in the apparel sector.
September 23, 2021 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Hurricanes, Lockdowns and Shutdowns Hit Supply of Goods, Compounded by Component ShortagesAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we explore Hurricane Ida’s impact on trade, pandemic-led lockdowns in China and Southeast Asia, and US domestic product shortages.
September 21, 2021 Insight Report Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery ExpensesRetailers are turning to store-based e-commerce fulfillment to meet consumer expectations and reduce shipping costs. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity and present strategies for managing last-mile costs while providing fast delivery services.
September 21, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Expectations Continue To Shift, Impacting Spend and ChannelsAs consumers re-evaluate their holiday spending expectations, brick-and-mortar retailers may lose out to online competitors—particularly among certain demographics, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ evolving plans for the 2021 holiday season and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
September 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium August 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year BasisTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 19.7% when compared to 2019 values, slightly decelerating from July’s 21% growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2021.
September 17, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% 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 Amazon and Miniso in the US and, B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK.
September 15, 2021 Insight Report Premium Competitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021As 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 new live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
September 15, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey FindingsCoresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment.
September 14, 2021 Insight Report Premium August 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Trends Slightly Deteriorate Amid Rising Covid-19 CasesIn August 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 23.9% on a two-year basis (as compared to August 2019), a slight deterioration from July’s 23.5% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.
September 14, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-LivedOur latest US Consumer Tracker charts Labor Day’s effects on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
