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Store Tracker | July 2, 2021 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 26: 7-Eleven Completes Acquisition of 3,800 Speedway Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, highlights include developments from 7-Eleven, Lowe’s and United Supermarkets in the US and Gap, Hobbycraft and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK.

Deep Dive | July 2, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker Extra, June 2021: Lower-Income Consumers Boost Discretionary Spending

Aggregating 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 and project how these changes will impact the retail landscape over the next few months. In this report, we also consider the differences in shopping behaviors between Amazon and Walmart shoppers.

Deep Dive | July 1, 2021 Premium

US Dress Wear Revival: How Brands and Retailers Can Capitalize on the Return in Consumer Demand

With the vaccination rollout and easing of lockdowns in 2021 in the US, we are seeing signs of dress wear sales recovery and a revival of consumer demand in the market. In this report, we present our dress wear market outlook for 2021 and proprietary data insights into consumer dress wear spending. We also offer three strategies for brands and retailers to respond to the swing in demand.

Insight Report | July 1, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: May 2021’s Clothing and Footwear Spending 11% Above Pre-Crisis Levels

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 continuing recovery in consumer spending on apparel in May 2021 as pandemic restrictions are eased.

Deep Dive | June 29, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: A Gradual Return to Pre-Pandemic Behavior

Our 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.

Deep Dive | June 28, 2021 Premium

1Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Discretionary Retailers See Robust Recovery

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 first quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Event Coverage | June 28, 2021

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Insights from the AAFA American Image Awards: Diversity, Sustainability, Digital Innovation

We present key insights from the 2021 AAFA American Image Awards, including the industry’s efforts to improve sustainability and the innovations retailers are building into their recovery strategies.

Store Tracker | June 25, 2021 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 25: US Store Closures Down Year over Year for the First Time in 2021

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harbor Freight Tools, Rothy’s and Wawa in the US and Abercrombie & Fitch, Kate Spade and Suit Direct in the UK.

Insight Report | June 24, 2021 Premium

1Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers Post Higher Inventory Turnover Rates 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 1Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing—with most retailers posting improved inventory turnover levels on a two-year basis.

Insight Report | June 23, 2021 Premium

Small Businesses in US Retail: Five Things To Know About Their Pandemic-Led Collapse and Renaissance

Small businesses were hit especially hard at the outset of the pandemic-induced economic crash but have since recovered well. We detail five things to know about the state of small businesses in the US today, with a focus on retail. We draw comparisons to the recovery of small businesses following the 2008 global financial crisis to frame the current rebound.

Insight Report | June 22, 2021 Premium

May 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in May 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Deep Dive | June 22, 2021 Premium

US Consumer Tracker: Travel Plans and a Widespread Return to Public Places Signal a Strong Summer Ahead

Our 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 shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks.

Insight Report | June 21, 2021 Premium

May 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Maintain Growth Momentum on a Two-Year Basis

We review data for UK retail in total and by sector for May 2021. Retail sales growth slowed, but still remained strong, and are on an upward trajectory on a two-year basis.

Insight Report | June 18, 2021 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2021: Preview—Five Key Insights

We present five key insights into Prime Day 2021 in advance of the event on June 21–22, covering popular product categories, advantages of the June timing for Amazon, Prime membership rates, support for third-party businesses and competing retailers’ sales events.

Store Tracker | June 18, 2021 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 24: US Store Closures Up 4% 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 Dillard’s, Hermès and Schnucks in the US and Amazon, Debenhams and Toolstation in the UK.