June 20, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: M&A in US Retail—Opportunities to Expand Capacity and Redefine PortfoliosThis Thank Tank explores mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in US retail, covering the key retail sectors experiencing M&A activity and factors impacting M&A, including drivers and headwinds. We present three strategies for retailers to capitalize on growth trends in M&A.
June 17, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 24: Amazon and BJ’s Wholesale Club Announce Store Expansion PlansOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Casey’s General Stores, among others, in the US and Boots, Costcutter and Deichmann, among others, in the UK.
June 16, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: Livestreaming E-Commerce Gains Ground in the USThe live shopping landscape is growing more competitive as consumer adoption increases. In this Think Tank, we explore the livestreaming e-commerce market in the US, including its size, market factors and themes we are watching.
June 16, 2022 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, June 2022: Battle for Creators on Social Media Platforms IntensifiesAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—centered around content creators and gamification. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
June 15, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Think Tank: Seizing Social Commerce Opportunities in the USSocial commerce has become a key channel for retail companies to offer a seamless shopping experience. In this Think Tank, we explore the social commerce market in the US, including its development, market factors and trends we are watching.
June 13, 2022 Insight Report Register for Free Access Fragrance Premiumization—A Fundamental Shift That Is Driving Beauty GrowthWorldwide, the fragrance market experienced solid growth in 2021, particularly driven by strong momentum in premium fragrance sales. This report explores the companies leveraging the premiumization trend—including Chanel, Chloé and Dior, among others—as well as factors driving premiumization.
June 7, 2022 Insight Report Premium 6.18 Shopping Festival 2022: Five Trends To WatchThe extended 6.18 shopping festival in China is already well under way, with pre-sales and first sales periods providing a boost to consumer spending. We present five trends to watch during this year’s festival, covering sustainability, the metaverse, omnichannel strategies and more.
June 3, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 22: Couche-Tard and Sears Hometown Announce Store Closure PlansOur 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, American Eagle Outfitters and Sears Hometown in the US and B&M, HMV and Nisa in the UK.
June 1, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Playbook: Succeeding with Alternative Models in Retail–Resale, Subscription and RentalIn this Playbook, we present six key strategies for retailers to capitalize on the benefits of three alternative models in retail: resale, subscription and rental. We discuss examples of each strategy and analyze how retailers can unlock new opportunity with each model.
May 31, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 5: Guess, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Burlington, Gap and Ross Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 29, 2022, namely Alibaba, American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy and Dollar General, among others.
May 30, 2022 Insight Report Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: April 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 6% Year over YearThe 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 data from April 2022, showing that spending is up 6% year over year.
May 27, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 21: US Store Openings Up 6% 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 Allsup’s, L.L. Bean and Wegmans in the US and Geek Retreat, House of Fraser and Savers in the UK.
May 25, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 4: Target and Walmart Sound Alarm Bells over Discretionary Demand; Kohl’s and Lowe’s See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 22, 2022, namely Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Deckers Outdoor and The Home Depot, among others.
May 25, 2022 Deep Dive Premium The Rise of Experiential Retail in India: Driving Consumer Engagement in Physical StoresBrick-and-mortar stores should turn to experiential retail—leveraging technologies, in-store events, immersive experiences, unique services and store associates—to bring shoppers back to stores and increase consumer engagement. We look at the rise of experiential retail in India and the benefits of this marketing strategy.
May 19, 2022 Insight Report Premium India Retail Insights: Exploring India’s Latest Super App and the Wider Super-App EcosystemWe examine India’s latest super app, Tata Neu, covering its core offerings, loyalty-building features and plans for growth, as well as consumer’s reactions on the app’s launch day. We also discuss India’s super-app ecosystem as a whole.
