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Insight Report | September 17, 2021 Premium

August 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year Basis

Total 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.

Store Tracker | September 17, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% 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 Amazon and Miniso in the US and, B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK.

Insight Report | September 15, 2021 Premium

Competitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021

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 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.

Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report

The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings

Coresight 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.

Insight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium

August 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Trends Slightly Deteriorate Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases

In 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.

Deep Dive | September 14, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-Lived

Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts Labor Day’s effects on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium

New Retail in China: Global Apparel and Beauty Brands Flock to JD.com

We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including global luxury and apparel brands opening flagship stores on JD.com, Alibaba’s partnership with the government of Hainan province and ByteDance’s investment in brand management company Hangzhou Weinian.

Deep Dive | September 13, 2021 Premium

US Off-Price Retail: Strategies in the Physical and Digital Channels

As the US off-price sector becomes increasingly competitive, we explore the physical and digital strategies of major off-price retailers Burlington Stores, Nordstrom Rack, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies. We discuss brick-and-mortar expansion over the past 10 years, store productivity, trends in physical retail and digital growth.

Store Tracker | September 10, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 36: US Store Openings Pull Ahead of Store Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Giant Eagle, Primark, and Tory Burch in the US and Hamleys, Hobbycraft and Tapi in the UK.

Insight Report | September 9, 2021 Premium

Sustainability Insights: Busting Five Myths in Retail

Sustainability spans virtually every business and consumer touchpoint, but there are many misconceptions that lead to confusion among brands and retailers. To help organizations understand the far-reaching concept as they embark on a sustainability strategy, we bust five myths—covering profitability, food waste, fashion and e-commerce.

Deep Dive | September 8, 2021 Premium

Head-to-Head in Apparel Specialty Retail: H&M vs. Inditex (Zara)

As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare H&M and Inditex (the owner of Zara), two of the biggest players in the global apparel specialty retail sector. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses.

Insight Report | September 7, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 6: American Eagle Outfitters Maintains Strong Growth Momentum; PVH Corp. Sees Gradual Recovery

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 5, 2021—namely, American Eagle Outfitters, PVH Corp., Big Lots and Five Below.

Deep Dive | September 3, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra, August 2021: Assessing the Delta-Driven Consumer Retreat

Consumers’ retreat from physical stores in the face of Covid-19’s Delta variant has derailed many retailers’ hopes of a quick recovery. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Insight Report | September 3, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: July 2021 Clothing and Footwear Spending Shows Continued Strong Recovery

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 July 2021, as pandemic restrictions ease.

Store Tracker | September 3, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 35: US Store Openings Up 53% 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 Allbirds, Amazon and Homeland in the US and Asda, Sofology and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK.