Store Tracker | October 8, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 40: US Store Openings Cross 5,000, Still Ahead of ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dillard’s and Rooms To Go in the US and Amazon, Holland & Barrett and Yours Clothing in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | October 8, 2021 Premium Playbook: Livestreaming E-Commerce—A Guide for Global Brands and RetailersIn this Playbook, we outline key strategies that brands and retailers can adopt to launch in the growing livestreaming e-commerce space, covering livestream channels and formats, choosing the right hosts, consumer communities, brand stories and more. Read More
Deep Dive | October 6, 2021 Free Report Solving for Payment Authorization Failures: How North American Merchants Can Recoup Lost RevenueAmid a consumer shift to e-commerce, merchants can no longer neglect payment authorization failures. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we discuss how retailers perceive and handle the issue and present recommendations for how they can more effectively deal with payment authorization failures to recoup lost revenue. This free report is sponsored by e-commerce solutions provider Riskified. Read More
Insight Report | October 6, 2021 Premium 2Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Increase Year over Year and 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 2Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, many retailers posted improved inventory turnover levels year over year and on a two-year basis. Read More
Deep Dive | October 5, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Avoidance of Public Places Stabilizes as Socializing and Dining Hold UpWith colder weather approaching and the likelihood of seasonal Covid-19 cases uncertain, consumers’ avoidance rate of public spaces, particularly restaurants and international travel, remains volatile. Our latest survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behavior and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Read More
Store Tracker | October 1, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 39: US Store Openings Up 59% 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 Hy-Vee and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&M, JD Sports and Waterstones in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Premium 2Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Post Strong ResultsWe assess the recent performance of selected US-based retailers, brands, e-commerce platforms and REITs in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps for the second quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Deep Dive | September 28, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Intend To Celebrate and Spend for HalloweenAs Covid-19 cases continue to rise, US consumers are still planning to spend and celebrate for Halloween 2021. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ plans for Halloween 2021 and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Store Tracker | September 24, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 38: US Store Closures Down 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 Dolce & Gabbana, Mulberry and Parachute in the US and Craghoppers and NIKE in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | September 21, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Holiday Expectations Continue To Shift, Impacting Spend and ChannelsAs consumers re-evaluate their holiday spending expectations, brick-and-mortar retailers may lose out to online competitors—particularly among certain demographics, according to Coresight Research survey findings. Our latest US Consumer Tracker analyzes shoppers’ evolving plans for the 2021 holiday season and provides a detailed update on US consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
Insight Report | September 17, 2021 Premium August 2021 US Retail Sales: Total Sales Up Almost 20% on a Two-Year BasisTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 19.7% when compared to 2019 values, slightly decelerating from July’s 21% growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in August 2021. Read More
Store Tracker | September 17, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 37: US Store Openings Up 58% 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 and Miniso in the US and, B&M, Co-op and Poundland in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey FindingsCoresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment. Read More
Insight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium August 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Trends Slightly Deteriorate Amid Rising Covid-19 CasesIn August 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 23.9% on a two-year basis (as compared to August 2019), a slight deterioration from July’s 23.5% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Deep Dive | September 14, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Partial Return to Activities Prompted by Labor Day May Prove Short-LivedOur latest US Consumer Tracker charts Labor Day’s effects on consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail. Read More
