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Deep Dive | October 5, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance of Public Places Stabilizes as Socializing and Dining Hold Up

With colder weather approaching and the likelihood of seasonal Covid-19 cases uncertain, consumers’ avoidance rate of public spaces, particularly restaurants and international travel, remains volatile. Our latest survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail.

Insight Report | October 4, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Strongly in August 2021

The 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 the continued recovery in consumer spending on apparel in August 2021, as pandemic restrictions ease.

Insight Report | October 4, 2021 Premium

The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #1—US Retail Outlook Update

Kicking off our 12 Weeks of Holiday series, we offer further analysis on the trajectory and trends that we expect to see in US holiday retail this year. We discuss the prospects of a services-versus-retail battle for discretionary dollars and our sector analysts offer their insights into apparel, department stores and grocery in the coming holiday season.

Store Tracker | October 1, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 39: US Store Openings Up 59% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Hy-Vee and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&M, JD Sports and Waterstones in the UK.

Insight Report | October 1, 2021

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One Week Until 10.10: Counting Down to Coresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping Festival

Coresight Research’s second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021. We present three key insights into the 10.10 Shopping Festival as we count down to this year’s event.

Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra, September 2021: Who Shops Where? Focusing on Shopper Demographics

We provide proprietary consumer profiles for major US retailers in food and nonfood retail, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Premium

2Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Post Strong Results

We 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.

Deep Dive | September 28, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Intend To Celebrate and Spend for Halloween

As 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.

Deep Dive | September 27, 2021 Premium

10 Trends in India Retail

Following 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.

Insight Report | September 27, 2021 Premium

Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Apparel and Footwear Market: Key Growth Trends

Many 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.

Store Tracker | September 24, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 38: US Store Closures Down 38% Year over Year

Our 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.

Deep Dive | September 23, 2021 Premium

Five Key DTC Strategies in Apparel

The 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.

Insight Report | September 23, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Hurricanes, Lockdowns and Shutdowns Hit Supply of Goods, Compounded by Component Shortages

As 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.

Insight Report | September 21, 2021

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Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery Expenses

Retailers 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.

Deep Dive | September 21, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Expectations Continue To Shift, Impacting Spend and Channels

As 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.