Event Coverage | January 15, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Three: Data-Driven Solutions, from Supply Chain to Store; Understanding Changed Shopping PatternsNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day three of the event, which focused on the importance of understanding consumers, many of whom have changed their behaviors over the course of the pandemic. The benefits of integrating technology across all retail operations, from supply chain to stores, emerged as another key theme. Read More
Store Tracker | January 15, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 2: Family Video To Close All 250 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Family Video, IKEA and Loves Furniture in the US and B&M, Debenhams and Marks & Spencer in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | January 14, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day Two: Leveraging Technology To Engage Consumers and Empower EmployeesNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day two of the event, which focused on how retailers can benefit from using data, artificial intelligence and voice commerce to appeal to consumers in the new environment. Sustainability and social responsibility also emerged as key themes. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 14, 2021 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear—Growth Prospects for 2021 and BeyondIn the first report in our E-Commerce Outlook series, we discuss the trends and major drivers in US apparel and footwear online shopping. We also discuss the competitive landscape in the US apparel and footwear sector, as well as market innovators and key themes to watch for the year ahead. Read More
Event Coverage | January 13, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF 2021 Day One: Digital Strategy, Inventory Agility and Loyalty Are Top of MindNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), has moved online for the first time, taking place entirely virtually over six days, from January 12 to 22. The Coresight Research team presents our 10 key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new digital strategies, the importance of an agile supply chain and the growing value of loyalty programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Insight Report | January 12, 2021 Premium Chinese New Year: Five Strategies for International Brands and Retailers To Capitalize on the HolidayChinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, is the most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture, falling on February 11–17 in 2021. We discuss five ways in which international brands and retailers can capitalize on this retail opportunity in 2021 and future years, covering new products, red packets, themed campaigns, livestreaming and logistics. Read More
Store Tracker | January 8, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 1: Macy’s To Close 45 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Charming Charlie and Macy’s in the US and Arcadia Group in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | January 7, 2021 Premium Retail Robustness Index: January 2021 Update—Scores Rebound as Product Mix Shifts Back to Normalized LevelsCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The January 2021 update revises the scores based on financial reports and store-reopening announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in December 2020. Read More
Insight Report | January 5, 2021 Premium 3Q20 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Increase Year over Year for Most RetailersIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. We look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q20 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period—with most retailers posting increased inventory turnover levels. Read More
Deep Dive | January 4, 2021 Premium 2021 Retail and Technology OutlookAgainst the challenging coronavirus-impacted retail environment, Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks and sector headwinds and tailwinds for 2021. We discuss the trends and data points that we expect to see during the year ahead, covering 10 channels, sectors or markets, with a focus on the US. Read More
Store Tracker | December 31, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 53: Shopko Optical To Open 50 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Pet Supplies and Shopko Optical in the US and LK Bennett in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | December 24, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 52: NIKE Plans To Open 30 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Guitar Center, NIKE and rue21 in the US and Arcadia Group, Debenhams, Flannels and Gap in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | December 23, 2020 Premium 3Q20 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Discretionary Sectors Regain MomentumWe 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 third quarter of 2020, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies beat revenue consensus estimates, and most of the discretionary sectors regained their momentum during the quarter. Read More
Store Tracker | December 18, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 51: First Look at 2021 ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Designer Brands in the US and Frasers Group in the UK. We also provide a first look at 2021 major US and UK store closures and openings announced to date. Read More
Insight Report | December 18, 2020 Premium November 2020 US Retail Sales: Total Growth Remains Very StrongUS retail sales continued to see strong growth in November, continuing October’s rebound. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in November 2020. Read More
