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Deep Dive | September 21, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Expectations Continue To Shift, Impacting Spend and Channels

As consumers re-evaluate their holiday spending expectations, brick-and-mortar retailers may lose out to online competitors—particularly among certain demographics, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ evolving plans for the 2021 holiday season and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | September 17, 2021 Premium

August 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year Basis

Total US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 19.7% when compared to 2019 values, slightly decelerating from July’s 21% growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2021.

Event Coverage | September 16, 2021 Premium

Preview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition

On September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, will emcee and feature on the judging panel of Groceryshop 2021’s “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups will compete to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We present a preview of the competition, covering its format and the judging panel as well as a profile for each participating startup. This report also covers the three panel discussions that Weinswig and Ken Fenyo, President of Research and Advisory, will participate in at the Groceryshop 2021 conference.

Insight Report | September 15, 2021 Premium

Competitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021

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 launch of new live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report

The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings

Coresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment.

Deep Dive | September 14, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-Lived

Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts Labor Day’s effects on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | September 14, 2021

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Slows After Period of Acceleration

The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended August 8, 2021.

Insight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium

New Retail in China: Global Apparel and Beauty Brands Flock to JD.com

We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including global luxury and apparel brands opening flagship stores on JD.com, Alibaba’s partnership with the government of Hainan province and ByteDance’s investment in brand management company Hangzhou Weinian.

Insight Report | September 13, 2021 Premium

Two Months to Singles’ Day: New Products

With two months to go until Singles’ Day 2021, we explore the types of new products that may debut during the shopping festival this year, as well as initiatives by Chinese e-commerce platforms to bring overseas product to the China market.

Insight Report | September 9, 2021 Premium

Sustainability Insights: Busting Five Myths in Retail

Sustainability spans virtually every business and consumer touchpoint, but there are many misconceptions that lead to confusion among brands and retailers. To help organizations understand the far-reaching concept as they embark on a sustainability strategy, we bust five myths—covering profitability, food waste, fashion and e-commerce.

Deep Dive | September 8, 2021 Premium

What Happened to eBay? Charting the Marketplace’s Position in US Retail

We quantify eBay’s relative decline in US retail and investigate why the company has seemingly lost out to its competitors. We discuss eBay’s GMV trends over the past five years, its share of nonfood shoppers and its positioning in the resale market.

Insight Report | September 6, 2021 Premium

Indian Startup Funding in 2021 Already Surpasses 2020 Total, Heralding a Record Year for the Ecosystem

The Indian startup ecosystem is experiencing a record year, with funding already surpassing totals levels from 2020 or any year prior. We examine key startups that are attracting funding and analyze the recent performance of startups by sector.

Deep Dive | September 6, 2021 Premium

Fulfillment in US Grocery E-Commerce: Heading Toward Greater Diversity

We assess the rapidly evolving US online grocery-delivery market, which has been impacted by changing consumer expectations amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss disruptive new players in the fulfillment landscape and the challenges facing retailers.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | September 2, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—A Sustained Shift to E-Commerce and a Focus on Health and Wellness

In this Market Outlook, we provide an overview of grocery retail in India, including consumer spending growth and projections. We also discuss key market drivers, avenues for growth and prominent themes in grocery retail through the remainder of 2021 and beyond.

Insight Report | September 1, 2021 Premium

Stitch Fix: How the Online Personal Styling Service Is Disrupting the US Apparel Market

Stitch Fix has expanded from a startup to a multibillion-dollar public retail company within just 10 years of its incorporation. We review the company’s business model in detail, highlighting the company’s major growth strategies and revenue drivers.