Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium October 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaMacro economic indicators from the US, UK and China all seem to point to positive – but growth seems unsteady and although positive there remain areas of concern. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the holidays. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply ChainsSupply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers. Read More
Insight Report | November 25, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: Black Friday—Calendar Shift Prompts US Retailers To Pull Deals ForwardPart of our Holiday 2019 series, this report offers our preview to the Black Friday shopping holiday in the US this year. We consider the early promotions of selected retailers such as Amazon, Target and Walmart, and detail online revenue forecasts and the impact of tariffs and trade uncertainty on US retailers this holiday season. Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2019 Premium “Store” Tour: Freshippo’s Immersive Art SupermarketThis report offers an insight into Freshippo’s Crazy Art Supermarket in Shanghai. We outline how Alibaba’s supermarket chain is bringing New Retail experiences to China’s consumers in conjunction with Mumu Art Museum and British artist Lucy Sparrow. Read More
Store Tracker | November 22, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail FootprintOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bloomingdale’s and Lululemon in the US and Vans in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Event Coverage | November 19, 2019 Register for Free Access Singles’ Day 2019: Observing China Forum—Digitalization Is Reshaping CommerceContinuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we discuss the key insights from Alibaba’s Observing China Forum, which focused on changing consumer demand, digitalization and the future of the annual shopping holiday. Read More
Insight Report | November 18, 2019 Premium October 2019 US Retail Sales: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department StoresUS retail sales grew again in October, but we saw mixed results at clothing specialty retailers, department stores and nonstore retailers Read More
Analyst Corner | November 8, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—November 10, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of Spectacular Retail. Read More
Insight Report | November 8, 2019 Premium Store Tour: Wegmans’ First NYC Grocery Store Opens in BrooklynThis report evaluates the Brooklyn Wegmans store according to the Coresight BEST proprietary framework: The store excels in its substantial breadth of product offerings and staff of helpful, friendly employees, but could do more on technology. Read More
Store Tracker | November 8, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 45: Dressbarn Announces Final Wind-DownOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harrods in the UK and Dressbarn, Forever 21 and Kroger in the US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Event Coverage | November 6, 2019 Register for Free Access Kroger Analyst Day 2019: Confidence in Restock Kroger; Digital Fuelling Shopper LoyaltyIn Kroger’s analyst day 2019, management outlined key growth strategies – including the benefit of “incrementaility” from digital channels: Over 50% of Kroger’s revenue from delivery and pickup services comes from competitors. And, as customers shop across more modalities (channels), they bring more sales from rivals to Kroger. Read More
Store Tracker | November 1, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Insight Report | October 31, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Smart Routing Helps Streamline Warehousing and Delivery Through AlgorithmsSmart routing, which uses machine learning algorithms to optimize delivery routes, offers many benefits for both retailers and consumers, not least increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Read More
Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report 10 Trends Reshaping US CPGThe consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US is undergoing significant change, with consumer preferences shifting rapidly and retailers adapting in the face of heightened competition. Read More
Insight Report | October 24, 2019 Premium How Target Leveraged its Direct Sourcing Strategy as a Competitive DifferentiatorWhile private label brands are nothing new in retail, in recent years many companies have successfully repositioned store brands from a perception of low-priced, me-too products to premium quality merchandise offered at more economical price points than national brands. Few retailers have been as successful as Target on this front. Read More
