Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 19% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in June 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 the continuing recovery in consumer spending on apparel in June 2021 as pandemic restrictions are eased. Read More
Deep Dive | August 3, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Sustainability Awareness and Rising Concerns About Covid-19Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. This week, we also discuss US consumers’ attitudes to sustainability. Read More
Deep Dive | August 2, 2021 Premium Inclusive Corporate Strategies in US RetailCompanies are focusing on their corporate strategies to improve diversity through internal teams, products and the supply chain. We explore inclusivity in corporate structures and policies, with examples of recent initiatives by brands and retailers operating in the US. Read More
Store Tracker | July 30, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 30: US Store Closures Down 28% 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard, Ocean State Job Lot and Staples in the US and Burberry, JFT Warehouse and The Range in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 29, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Nonfood Shopping ModeratesOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | July 28, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra, July 2021: Consumers’ Return to Normalcy ContinuesAggregating data from our weekly surveys, our monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series reveals longer-term trends in consumer behavior. We dive deeper into demographic factors behind changes in spending and social habits that may signify consumers’ return to normalcy post pandemic. Read More
Insight Report | July 27, 2021 Premium Shein: How Is the Chinese Brand Conquering the US Fast-Fashion Market?China-based online clothing brand Shein has taken the US fast-fashion market by storm. We explore how Shein has found success, reviewing its business model and marketing strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for apparel brands and retailers. We present 10 trends that are impacting global apparel and footwear retail and identify strategies for apparel brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Innovator Profile | July 26, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Buywith Enables Live “Shop with Me” User ExperienceAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Buywith, a startup offering a live shopping solution for brands, retailers and content creators to host live virtual shopping events with minimal onboarding. This free report is sponsored by Buywith. Read More
Store Tracker | July 23, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 29: US Store Openings Up 45% 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 Ashley HomeStore, Foxtrot Market and Vera Bradley in the US and Geek Retreat, HMV and The Range in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | July 23, 2021 Premium L Brands Investor Day 2021: Bath & Body Works Outlines Expansion Plan, Victoria’s Secret Details Comeback StrategyWe present key insights from the L Brands virtual Investor Day on July 19, 2021, covering BBW and Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming split, each business’s financial outlook and strategies for the medium term. Read More
Deep Dive | July 21, 2021 Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2021: Amazon Outperforms in a Tough Year for US Clothing and FootwearAs US retail continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic—which hit the apparel sector particularly hard—we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fourth annual Amazon apparel survey report. Read More
Insight Report | July 20, 2021 Premium June 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 24% on a Two-Year Basis Even as Spending Shifts to ServicesTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 12.3% year over year and by 24.2% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in June 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | July 20, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Early Read—Higher Earners To Drive Increase in SpendOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we present findings on consumers’ expected spending for the 2021 holiday season. We also cover where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2021 Premium June 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Two-Year Traffic Declines Lessen Further as More States Lift RestrictionsIn June 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 23.8% on a two-year basis (as compared to June 2019), strengthening from May’s 26.7% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
