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Insight Report | June 7, 2022 Premium

6.18 Shopping Festival 2022: Five Trends To Watch

The 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.

Deep Dive | June 1, 2022 Premium

Playbook: Succeeding with Alternative Models in Retail–Resale, Subscription and Rental

In 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.

Deep Dive | June 1, 2022 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2022: Amazon Dominates as Pandemic Impacts Fade

We explore Amazon’s shifting position in an apparel sector reshaped by the pandemic, revealing how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fifth annual Amazon apparel survey report.

Insight Report | May 31, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 5: Guess, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Burlington, Gap and Ross Sales Decline

Our 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.

Deep Dive | May 31, 2022 Premium

US Household Care Outlook—Sustainability and Wellness To Support Multiyear Expansion

Household care product sales will experience stronger than pre-pandemic growth levels in 2022. This report analyzes the market size and factors that impact growth, including inflation, as well as key companies.

Insight Report | May 30, 2022 Premium

Building Blocks of the Metaverse: Cryptocurrencies

As part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we explore the role of cryptocurrencies in the metaverse and discuss their benefits and underlying technologies. We consider what brands and retailers should know about cryptocurrencies.

Insight Report | May 25, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 4: Target and Walmart Sound Alarm Bells over Discretionary Demand; Kohl’s and Lowe’s See Sales Decline

Our 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.

Deep Dive | May 25, 2022 Premium

The Rise of Experiential Retail in India: Driving Consumer Engagement in Physical Stores

Brick-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.

Deep Dive | May 25, 2022

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The Evolution of Retail Media: Five Trends To Watch

We analyze the fast-growing global retail media industry (i.e., retail advertising) and explore key market drivers. We discuss retail media networks, the value of strategic partnerships, in-store digital advertising and more. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ.

Deep Dive | May 24, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Spending Falters as Avoidance Rises Once More

In-store shopping is already feeling the impact of rising Covid-19 cases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | May 23, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in European Online Apparel Retailing: ASOS vs. Zalando

We analyze leading European online apparel companies ASOS and Zalando, covering their business models; fast-fashion positioning and pricing strategies; financial metrics, including revenue growth, operating margins, marketing and fulfillment cost ratios; shopper profiles; automation and data-driven strategies; strategic partnerships and sustainable initiatives.

Insight Report | May 19, 2022 Premium

India Retail Insights: Exploring India’s Latest Super App and the Wider Super-App Ecosystem

We 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.

Deep Dive | May 18, 2022

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The On-Demand Manufacturing Revolution in Apparel: Five Factors Fueling Growth

To combat supply chain challenges and reduce overhead costs, many apparel brands and retailers are turning to on-demand manufacturing, either through in-house capabilities or partnerships. We analyze findings from a Coresight Research survey of US-based apparel brands and retailers to identify five key factors that are fueling the growth of on-demand manufacturing in the apparel industry—covering sustainability, advanced technologies and more.

Insight Report | May 17, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 3: Coty, Tapestry and Weis Post Strong Results; Qurate’s Sales Decline

Our 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 15, 2022, namely Coty, Qurate Retail, Tapestry and Under Armour, among others.

Insight Report | May 17, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, May 2022: TikTok, Media Companies and Leading Retailers Drive the Global Expansion of Live Shopping

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the increasing popularity of TikTok live shopping, partnerships with media companies, and livestreaming campaigns by leading retailers. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.