May 18, 2021 Insight Report Premium April 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Slightly Accelerate, but Trends Improve Toward the End of the MonthIn April 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 28.4% on a two-year basis (as compared to April 2019), a slight weakening from March’s 27.3% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.
May 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium April 2021 US Retail Sales: Confident Consumers and Pent-Up Spending Power Drive Another Strong MonthUS retail sales grew by nearly 29% year over year in April 2021, 10 percentage points higher than March’s growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in April 2021.
May 17, 2021 Insight Report Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Further Steps Taken Toward Resuming Social Activities (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 10. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.
May 17, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Further Steps Taken Toward Resuming Social Activities (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ 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. Our consumer survey was undertaken on May 10.
May 14, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 19: Closures Overtake OpeningsOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Christopher & Banks, Primark and Sally Beauty in the US and Majestic Wines, Poundstretcher and Shoeaholics in the UK.
May 14, 2021 Insight Report Premium Hanesbrands Investor Day 2021: “Full Potential Plan” Focuses on the Champion Brand, Innerwear Business and Consumer-CentricityWe present key insights from Hanesbrands’ virtual Investor Day on May 11, 2021, covering the company’s “Full Potential Plan” and its financial outlook.
May 13, 2021 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, May 2021: Personalization and Community Building Emerge as Key TrendsOur new Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss three notable trends in the livestreaming space, covering personalization and community building. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
May 12, 2021 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: The US Adaptive Apparel Market—Its Purpose and PromiseAdaptive apparel refers to clothing and footwear designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and conditions. In this Think Tank, we explore the US market, including consumer needs, growth opportunities, recent developments and industry initiatives that are helping to expand the space.
May 12, 2021 Insight Report Premium China Retail Insights: The Rise of Virtual Influencers as an Innovative Marketing ToolVirtual influencers are a growing phenomenon in China. We explore the evolution of the concept, the different types of virtual influencers, and how brands and retailers can use these digital characters to increase engagement with young consumers in China—including through livestreaming. We present notable examples in the market and consider the benefits and drawbacks of virtual influencers.
May 10, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Fewer Consumers Are Avoiding Public Transport, Overall Recovery Continues (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ 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. Our consumer survey was undertaken on May 3.
May 10, 2021 Insight Report Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Fewer Consumers Are Avoiding Public Transport, Overall Recovery Continues (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 3. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.
May 7, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 18: Murphy USA Adds 156 Stores Through QuickChek AcquisitionOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dyson, L.L. Bean, Murphy USA and WHSmith in the US and Frasers Group, Harrods and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK.
May 5, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 12% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in March 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 a strong recovery in consumer spending on apparel in March 2021 and spending growth in the beauty category.
May 4, 2021 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Plan To Celebrate and Spend for Mother’s Day (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ celebration and spending plans for Mother’s Day. We also 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. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 26.
May 4, 2021 Insight Report Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Plan To Celebrate and Spend for Mother’s Day (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 19. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.