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Flash Report | December 4, 2019

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Holiday 2019: US Cyber Monday Digital Sales Hit $9.4 Billion

Cyber Monday continued Black Friday’s streak of record-breaking online sales for a roaring start to the holiday shopping season in the US. Sales were especially heavy at the last minute, with consumers spending an average of $11 million per minute in the final hour.

Flash Report | December 3, 2019

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Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Sees Companies Promote More Heavily, Shoppers Continue to Migrate Online

In the US, this year’s Black Friday saw retailers promote more heavily than last year and consumers continue to migrate to online platforms.

Deep Dive | December 3, 2019 Premium

Aldi and Lidl Global Update

Aldi and Lidl are growing store numbers, adjusting formats to serve regional markets and moving further into e-commerce. We discuss global developments and growth metrics, with a focus on the US, the UK and China.

Insight Report | November 30, 2019 Free Report

Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Insights

On November 29, the Coresight Research team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores for Black Friday. We visited 65 stores of 32 different retailers in the US. In this report, we analyze each store according our proprietary BEST framework for physical retail.

Event Coverage | November 29, 2019

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Insights from the Baker Retailing CEO Summit 2019

On October 15, 2019, Coresight Research attended The Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center CEO Summit in New York City. Our key insights from the event cover the luxury, apparel and grocery sectors. We discuss highlights from Kroger, Nordstrom and Walmart, among other leading retailers.

Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium

October 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Macro 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.

Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains

Supply 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.

Insight Report | November 25, 2019 Premium

Holiday 2019: Black Friday—Calendar Shift Prompts US Retailers To Pull Deals Forward

Part 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.

Insight Report | November 22, 2019 Premium

“Store” Tour: Freshippo’s Immersive Art Supermarket

This 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.

Store Tracker | November 22, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail Footprint

Our 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.

Event Coverage | November 19, 2019

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Singles’ Day 2019: Observing China Forum—Digitalization Is Reshaping Commerce

Continuing 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.

Insight Report | November 18, 2019 Premium

October 2019 US Retail Sales: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department Stores

US retail sales grew again in October, but we saw mixed results at clothing specialty retailers, department stores and nonstore retailers

Analyst Corner | November 8, 2019

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Weinswig’s Weekly—November 10, 2019

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of Spectacular Retail.

Insight Report | November 8, 2019 Premium

Store Tour: Wegmans’ First NYC Grocery Store Opens in Brooklyn

This 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.

Store Tracker | November 8, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 45: Dressbarn Announces Final Wind-Down

Our 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.