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Insight Report | July 8, 2021 Premium

Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market Opportunity

Diverse representation across gender identification is driving growth in retail categories including apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty. We discuss the emergence and evolution of the gender-free product category, highlighting opportunities for brands and retailers.

Store Tracker | July 2, 2021 Databank Members

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 17, 2021 Premium

May 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease on a Two-Year Basis

In May 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 26.7% on a two-year basis (as compared to May 2019), strengthening from April’s 28.4% 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 | June 17, 2021 Premium

May 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To Slow, at 11% Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In May 2021, sales growth continued to slow, reaching 11% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Insight Report | June 16, 2021 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, June 2021: In-Stream Purchasing Will Be the Next Frontier of Live Shopping

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 four notable trends in the livestreaming space, including in-stream purchasing, sector expansion and live events by cultural institutions. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Insight Report | June 15, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Research x CEW: Innovations in Beauty Retail—How Brands and Retailers Are Reimagining the Store Post Crisis

Beauty brands and retailers need to rethink how they can entice consumers back to brick-and-mortar locations in a post-crisis world. Together with CEW, we discuss how beauty brands globally are launching innovative store formats and turning to technology to offer convenience, increase sales and drive consumer excitement. In this free report, we present examples from L’Oréal, MAC Cosmetics, Shiseido, Tom Ford and more.

Deep Dive | June 14, 2021 Premium

IPOs in Retail: Strong Growth Opportunities in the US and the UK

There has been a significant rise in retail and consumer goods initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US and the UK in 2020 and the first half of 2021. We explore the opportunities and challenges facing private retailers and brand owners seeking to enter public markets via IPOs. We also discuss the aftermarket performance of recently completed IPOs and notable developments in the pipeline for 2021.

Insight Report | June 11, 2021 Premium

Five Months to Singles’ Day: Understanding the Popular Marketing Tools in China—Livestreaming and Content Marketing

With five months to go until Singles’ Day 2021, we discuss the popular Chinese social media apps that can enable brands and retailers to increase brand awareness and ultimately drive sales during the festival—covering livestreaming and content marketing platforms.

Insight Report | June 7, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Strongly in April 2021

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 a spike in consumer spending on apparel in April 2021 and strong spending growth in the beauty category.

Store Tracker | June 4, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 22: US Store Closures Up 16% 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 for Conn’s and Timothy Oulton in the US and Floor Superstore and Paul Smith in the UK.