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Insight Report | November 16, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 3: Tapestry and The RealReal Post Strong Results; Canada Goose Sees Weak Recovery

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 7, 2021, including beauty brand Coty, food retailer Grocery Outlet, luxury companies Canada Goose and Tapestry and luxury e-commerce company The RealReal.

Insight Report | November 15, 2021 Premium

Price Jumps and Input Cost Increases: Analyzing Inflation Across US Food, Apparel and Furniture Retail

Pandemic-driven supply chain disruption and heightened demand continue to create challenges for US retailers. We analyze inflation—covering price rises and input cost increases—across the food, apparel and furniture retail sectors.

Store Tracker | November 12, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 45: US Store Openings Up 60% 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 Fleet Feet, Primark and Shoppers in the US and Amazon, House of Fraser and Smyths Toys in the UK.

Deep Dive | November 12, 2021 Premium

Last-Mile Transformation: Agility and Efficiency Take Priority

Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we explore how retailers can reshape the last mile to be more agile, efficient and responsive to consumer demand. We cover last-mile transformation strategies including dark stores, delivery platforms, micro-fulfillment centers, BOPIS and more.

Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium

Retailers Look to Digitally Native Vertical Brand M&A for Expansion

In the past 24 months, many retailers have reevaluated their long-term product mix and overall portfolio, accelerated by the pandemic—driving a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), especially with digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs). We analyze key trends in DNVB M&A activity.

Company Profile | November 10, 2021 Premium

Avenue Supermarts (NSEI: DMART) Company Profile

Avenue Supermarts is a retailer of food and beverages, health and beauty, general merchandise and apparel. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company operates stores across India.

Insight Report | November 10, 2021 Premium

Digital Retail Media—a New Opportunity for US Grocery

The grocery e-commerce platforms that US consumers turned to in 2020 now present a significant opportunity for retailers, even as consumers return to stores. We examine the retail media strategies grocery retailers are pursuing, and where they will lead.

Deep Dive | November 8, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Return to Services Amid Downward Trend in Avoidance of Public Places

US consumers are returning to services amid a downward trend in overall avoidance of public places. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | November 5, 2021 Free Report

From Quick Commerce to Instant Needs: Exploring Business Models in Rapid Delivery

The online grocery boom in 2020 supported the emergence of a micro-industry of instant-needs players. We explore the spectrum of business models in the quick-commerce retail space and explore business model differences and economics. We also discuss key players in the market.

Store Tracker | November 5, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 44: US Store Closures Down 37% 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 Barton’s Home Outlet, Chanel and Warby Parker in the US and Dunelm, Foot Locker and Luke 1977 in the UK.

Insight Report | November 4, 2021 Premium

How Amazon Is Doubling Down on the US Grocery Market Opportunity

Amazon has been making significant investments in the grocery channel to carve a meaningful share in the US grocery market. We present four key strategies that the e-commerce giant is using to fulfill its grocery ambitions.

Deep Dive | November 4, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Dining Out vs. Eating In—Where Consumers Are Spending on Food

We examine the demographics eating in and dining out, and provide proprietary consumer profiles, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Read our US Consumer Tracker Extra for a deeper dive into key trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Deep Dive | November 1, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance of Public Places At Lowest Point Since Early August

US consumers’ avoidance of public places has reached its lowest level in nearly three months—amid slowing Covid-19 infection levels and high vaccination rates. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Store Tracker | October 29, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 43: US Store Openings Up 59% 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 Allbirds, Coborn’s and Hermès in the US and Aldi, B&Q and Zara in the UK.

Deep Dive | October 28, 2021 Premium

Retail Innovators: US Grocery Market

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we discuss five retail technology companies that are disrupting the US grocery market. We cover Afresh Technologies, Caper, Radius Networks, Takeoff Technologies and Trax.