Event Coverage | September 23, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Four: Conference Wrap-Up and Wish List for Next YearWe present key insights from day four of Groceryshop, on September 22, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions featured sessions on last-mile fulfillment, retailer-CPG collaboration and customer loyalty strategies. Read More
Insight Report | September 23, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Hurricanes, Lockdowns and Shutdowns Hit Supply of Goods, Compounded by Component ShortagesAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we explore Hurricane Ida’s impact on trade, pandemic-led lockdowns in China and Southeast Asia, and US domestic product shortages. Read More
Event Coverage | September 22, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Three: Sustainability and the Relentless Pace of Technology DevelopmentWe present key insights from day three of Groceryshop, on September 21, 2021. The event’s sessions covered themes as sustainability, ESG, the future of technology development and much more. Read More
Event Coverage | September 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021 Day Two: Transformed Consumer Demand for Omnichannel Grocery and ConvenienceWe present key insights from day two of Groceryshop, on September 20, 2021. The event’s retail and technology sessions covered themes such as omnichannel retail and the need to offer ever-greater convenience to the consumer. Read More
Event Coverage | September 20, 2021 Register for Free Access Groceryshop 2021: Day One Insights—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition and Panel HighlightsOn September 19, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, emceed and featured on the judging panel for the Groceryshop 2021 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition, in which 12 early-stage US retail-technology startups competed to win the Shark’s Choice and Audience Choice awards. We discuss the pitch competition and announce the winners. In addition, we present highlights from four presentations given on the first day of Groceryshop 2021. Read More
Insight Report | September 17, 2021 Premium August 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year BasisTotal 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. Read More
Store Tracker | September 17, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% 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 Amazon and Miniso in the US and, B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | September 16, 2021 Register for Free Access Preview: Groceryshop 2021—“Shark Reef” Startup Pitch CompetitionOn 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. Read More
Store Tracker | September 10, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 36: US Store Openings Pull Ahead of Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Giant Eagle, Primark, and Tory Burch in the US and Hamleys, Hobbycraft and Tapi in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | September 7, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Inflation—Perceptions and ReactionsUS consumers have noticed increased prices and intend to cut their discretionary spending in response, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes consumers’ perceptions of inflation and provides a detailed update on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Insight Report | September 6, 2021 Premium Indian Startup Funding in 2021 Already Surpasses 2020 Total, Heralding a Record Year for the EcosystemThe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | September 6, 2021 Premium Fulfillment in US Grocery E-Commerce: Heading Toward Greater DiversityWe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | September 3, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker Extra, August 2021: Assessing the Delta-Driven Consumer RetreatConsumers’ retreat from physical stores in the face of Covid-19’s Delta variant has derailed many retailers’ hopes of a quick recovery. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. Read More
Store Tracker | September 3, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 35: US Store Openings Up 53% 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 Allbirds, Amazon and Homeland in the US and Asda, Sofology and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK. Read More
Market Outlook | September 2, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Grocery Retail in India—A Sustained Shift to E-Commerce and a Focus on Health and WellnessIn 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. Read More
