Store Tracker | June 25, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 25: US Store Closures Down Year over Year for the First Time in 2021Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harbor Freight Tools, Rothy’s and Wawa in the US and Abercrombie & Fitch, Kate Spade and Suit Direct in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | June 24, 2021 Premium 1Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers Post Higher Inventory Turnover Rates on a Two-Year BasisOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing—with most retailers posting improved inventory turnover levels on a two-year basis. Read More
Insight Report | June 22, 2021 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. Read More
Deep Dive | June 22, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Travel Plans and a Widespread Return to Public Places Signal a Strong Summer AheadOur latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | June 21, 2021 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. Read More
Store Tracker | June 18, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 24: US Store Closures Up 4% 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 Dillard’s, Hermès and Schnucks in the US and Amazon, Debenhams and Toolstation in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | June 17, 2021 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. Read More
Event Coverage | June 17, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x HIVERY: The Age of Precision Category Management—Technology-Driven Assortment OptimizationCoresight Research and HIVERY hosted an online event to discuss the significant incremental value that technology-driven assortment optimization provides retailers and CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies. We present key insights from the event, which explored the age of precision category management. Read More
Insight Report | June 16, 2021 Premium May 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up 20% over Two YearsTotal US retail sales in May 2021, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a very strong 20% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in May 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | June 15, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Independence Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ plans for Independence Day (July 4) this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Deep Dive | June 14, 2021 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. Read More
Store Tracker | June 11, 2021 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 23: US Store Openings Up 38% 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 99 Ranch, Hibbett Sports, Hudson and QuickChek in the US and for Gap, IKEA, MaxiSaver and The Range in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | June 8, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Father’s Day 2021Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ spending plans for Father’s Day this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Read More
Insight Report | June 4, 2021 Register for Free Access US Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021 (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 24. We discuss US consumers’ spending plans for Amazon’s Prime Day this year. Read More
Insight Report | June 1, 2021 Premium New Retail in China: Alibaba To Open 10 More Membership-Only Wholesale Stores in 2021We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Alibaba’s plans for 10 new Freshippo X stores, JD.com and Louis Vuitton’s new joint shopping model and the newly announced memorandum of understanding between Tencent Cloud and Premier Anti-Aging. Read More
