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 Databank Members 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 Databank Members 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 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 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
Insight Report | September 2, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chinese Port Logjams Clog Global Shipping Routes as Consumer Prices SurgeAs part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the impacts of port shutdowns in China on the retail supply chain, including the implications for retailers’ pricing, promotions and product mix ahead of the holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | August 31, 2021 Premium India Retail Insights: The Future of Brick-and-Mortar RetailBrick-and-mortar retailers in India need to adapt to changes in consumer confidence and preferences amid pandemic recovery and beyond. As part of our India Retail Insights series, we discuss the future of brick-and-mortar retail in India, covering pandemic-led changes in consumer confidence and behavior, actions that retailers can take to attract customers back to stores, government policies to support brick-and-mortar retailers and opportunities for international retail players. Read More
Store Tracker | August 27, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 34: US Store Openings Up 48% 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 Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Dunham’s Sports and Total Wine in the US and B&Q, Iceland and Planet Organic in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | August 25, 2021 Premium US Back to School 2021: Popular Product Categories This Season To Be Determined by Potential Return to In-Person ClassesAs part of our US Back to School 2021 series, we discuss the product categories that are likely to see strong sales and the drivers behind category shifts. Using proprietary US consumer survey findings, we analyze consumer spending expectations this season. Read More
Insight Report | August 24, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 4: Ross Stores and TJX See Robust Recovery; Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target and Walmart Raise GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 22, 2021—namely, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Ross Stores, Target, TJX and Walmart. Read More
Company Profile | August 23, 2021 Premium Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) Company ProfileInstacart is a US-based provider of online delivery and pickup services for apparel, general merchandise, groceries and prescriptions. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates across 5,500 cities in the US and Canada. Read More
Store Tracker | August 20, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 33: US Store Closures Down 37% 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, Lowe’s and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&M, Homebase and Poundland in the UK. Read More
Company Profile | August 19, 2021 Premium Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) Company ProfileGrocery Outlet is a retailer of food and beverages, general merchandise, and health and beauty products. Headquartered in Emeryville, the company operates stores across the US. Read More
Deep Dive | August 19, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Discount Retail: Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree, Inc.As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Dollar General and Dollar Tree, Inc., the two largest dollar store companies in the US by revenue and store count. In this report, we provide an overview of both companies, including market share, and cover three key elements of their businesses—comprising revenue, profitability and store strategy. Read More
Company Profile | August 18, 2021 Premium Hudson’s Bay (TSX: HBC) Company ProfileHudson’s Bay Company is a Canada-based retailer of apparel, beauty, grocery and home-improvement products. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, the company operates across Canada and the US. Read More
