June 22, 2021 Insight Report Premium May 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing 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.
June 21, 2021 Insight Report Premium May 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Maintain Growth Momentum on a Two-Year BasisWe 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.
June 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium May 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease on a Two-Year BasisIn 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.
June 17, 2021 Insight Report Premium May 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To Slow, at 11% Year over YearWe 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.
June 16, 2021 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, June 2021: In-Stream Purchasing Will Be the Next Frontier of Live ShoppingOur 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.
June 15, 2021 Insight Report Free Report Coresight Research x CEW: Innovations in Beauty Retail—How Brands and Retailers Are Reimagining the Store Post CrisisBeauty 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.
June 14, 2021 Deep Dive Premium IPOs in Retail: Strong Growth Opportunities in the US and the UKThere 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.
June 11, 2021 Insight Report Premium Five Months to Singles’ Day: Understanding the Popular Marketing Tools in China—Livestreaming and Content MarketingWith 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.
June 7, 2021 Insight Report Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Strongly in April 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 spike in consumer spending on apparel in April 2021 and strong spending growth in the beauty category.
June 4, 2021 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 22: US Store Closures Up 16% 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 for Conn’s and Timothy Oulton in the US and Floor Superstore and Paul Smith in the UK.
June 2, 2021 Deep Dive Free Report Innovator Intelligence: Why Retail Needs To Revisit SEOThe pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce and the tightening of marketing budgets present an opportunity for retailers to review their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. In this free report, sponsored by Botify, we analyze the key industry trends driving the need for SEO reconsideration in retail and discuss the importance and benefits of organic search. We also explore the Botify enterprise SEO platform, which can help retailers uncover SEO opportunities to derive real business value.
June 2, 2021 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 1Q21, Week 3: American Eagle Outfitters, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters Report Strong Sales GrowthOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 30, 2021, including American Eagle Outfitters, Dollar Geeral, Foot Locker, Gap, Guess?, Ulta Beauty, Urban Outfitters, VF Corporation, Williams-Sonoma and more.
May 20, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CEW’s State of the Industry: Coresight Research Presents the Livestreaming Playbook for BeautyDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty at the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)’s State of the Industry event on May 13, 2021. We present key insights from Weinswig’s presentation, covering an overview of livestreaming e-commerce in China and the US and selected recommendations for US beauty brands and retailers to excel in this innovative sales channel.
May 19, 2021 Insight Report Premium April 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows but Remains Strong, at 15% Year over YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In April 2021, sales growth slowed but remained strong, at 15% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.
May 18, 2021 Event Presentation Premium Contactless Beauty Landscape: Technological Innovation Driving New Experiences and RevenuesDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the contactless beauty landscape and e-commerce growth as a driver of solutions.
