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Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 1: Prime Day Supports Amazon Growth, L’Oréal Sees Robust Recovery

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 1, 2021—namely, Amazon, L’Oréal and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.

Store Tracker | July 30, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 30: US Store Closures Down 28% 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard, Ocean State Job Lot and Staples in the US and Burberry, JFT Warehouse and The Range in the UK.

Deep Dive | July 29, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Nonfood Shopping Moderates

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.

Innovator Profile | July 26, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: Buywith Enables Live “Shop with Me” User Experience

As 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.

Insight Report | July 23, 2021 Premium

L Brands Investor Day 2021: Bath & Body Works Outlines Expansion Plan, Victoria’s Secret Details Comeback Strategy

We 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.

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 Services

Total 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.

Deep Dive | July 20, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Early Read—Higher Earners To Drive Increase in Spend

Our 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.

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 Restrictions

In 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.

Insight Report | July 19, 2021 Premium

June 2021 China Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Steadies at 11%

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In June 2021, sales growth rebounded slightly, reaching 11.2% year over year, against undemanding pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Insight Report | July 16, 2021 Premium

The US Sleep Economy: A Multibillion-Dollar Pillar of the Wellness Market

As consumers’ concerns related to physical and mental health grow, the sleep economy is emerging as a multibillion-dollar pillar of the US wellness market. In this report, we discuss four product segments within the booming US sleep economy, including key players and their offerings.

Insight Report | July 15, 2021 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, July 2021: Rakuten Launches Weekly Livestreams in France; L’Oréal Canada Embraces Multichannel Streaming

Our 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, including multichannel streaming, a new emphasis on educational, informative content and moves toward regular broadcast schedules. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | July 15, 2021 Premium

M&A in Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth Opportunities

We analyze 2020 and year-to-date 2021 retail-focused mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in the US. We also assess opportunities and challenges for retailers seeking to enter M&A transactions.

Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Inclusivity in Retail

Inclusivity is a movement that is being propelled by societal forces. It is a thread that runs through every part of an organization. In this Playbook, we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations.

Deep Dive | July 8, 2021 Premium

Wholesale vs. DTC: Strategies for Brands and Retailers

Selling directly to consumers is becoming an increasingly important channel for both new and existing brands. In this report, we compare the wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales channels and cover a landscape of brands that are pivoting toward a DTC approach. We also present a playbook for brands and retailers to improve their wholesale and DTC strategies, including alternative wholesale approaches.

Event Coverage | July 8, 2021

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Coresight Research x Newmine: Tackling Returns Ahead of Holiday 2021—Technology-Driven Strategies To Protect the Bottom Line

We present three key insights from Coresight Research’s panel discussion with technology innovator Newmine, including how new technology is disrupting the retail returns market.