Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research

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Insight Report | August 1, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 1: Albertsons, Crocs, L’Oréal, Walgreens and More Post Positive Performance; Levi’s Sees Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on second-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended July 30, 2023, which include Albertsons Companies, Crocs and Deckers Outdoor.

Deep Dive | July 31, 2023 Premium

Analyzing the US Home and Home-Improvement Sector Through the Lens of the BEST Framework

We analyze the US home and home-improvement retail sector through the lens of the Coresight Research BEST framework, providing notable examples of BEST in action across the framework’s four components.

Insight Report | July 28, 2023 Premium

July 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Low-Single-Digit Growth Amid Marginal Disposable Income Rise

The monthly Coresight Research Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. We analyze the latest available data as of July 26, 2023.

Deep Dive | July 26, 2023 Premium

Private Label vs. Name Brands: Uncovering Growth Opportunities in the US Food and Beverage Market

We explore key trends and new opportunities in the US food and beverage private-label market using data from analytics firm Circana as well as proprietary Coresight Research surveys.

Insight Report | July 26, 2023 Premium

Amazon Prime Day India 2023: Wrap-Up—Discounts Drive Prime Members To Splurge

Amazon India held its seventh annual Prime Day sale on July 15–16, 2023. We present key trends and insights from India Prime Day 2023 based on our observations and metrics released by Amazon on July 20, 2023.

Event Coverage | July 25, 2023 Premium

10 Insights from The Lead Innovation Summit 2023: Winning in Retail Through Immersive Experiences and Genuine Care

We present 10 key insights from The Lead Innovation Summit 2023, offering critical takeaways from industry experts and leading brands on inclusivity, consumer engagement and more.

Research Digest | July 24, 2023 Premium

Insights Video: Market Navigator—US Grocery Retailing

In this Insights Video, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US grocery retailing. We discuss growth drivers and the competitive landscape, and explore key themes in the market.

Insight Report | July 24, 2023 Premium

M&A in US Food and Beverage CPG: Three Key Themes—Category Expansion, Brand Focus and Evolving Consumer Needs

We explore three key themes behind the recent wave of M&A (mergers and acquisitions) in the US food and beverage sector—namely, category expansion, increased category focus, and evolving consumer needs and expectations.

Insight Report | July 20, 2023 Premium

US Meal-Kit Market—Challenging Economic Environment Poses Growth Hurdles

We examine the size and trajectory of the US meal-kit market, as well as its competitive landscape and key demographics, themes and challenges we will be watching in the space in 2023 and beyond.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | July 18, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: Department Stores in China—Consumer Shift Toward E-Commerce Squeezes Sales

We dive into the Chinese department stores sector—covering its size and competitive landscape, as well as factors and themes impacting its growth—to offer insights that can help relevant department stores, brands and retailers.

Insight Report | July 17, 2023 Premium

Carrefour To Acquire Cora and Match Banners in $1.2 Billion Deal

Louis Delhaize has agreed to sell its French banners, Cora and Match, to Carrefour for $1.2 billion. We discuss how this move will bolster the company’s position in the competitive French grocery retail sector.

Deep Dive | July 13, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in Global Household Care: The Clorox Company vs. Reckitt Benckiser

The Clorox Company and Reckitt Benckiser are two of the largest and most established producers of household care, health and wellness, nutrition and hygiene products worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide company overviews as well as insights into key elements of their businesses.

Deep Dive | July 12, 2023 Premium

Maximizing Growth Potential in DTC: Four Tech-Driven Strategies for Direct-to-Consumer Businesses To Scale and Succeed

Selling directly offers multiple advantages, but how can brands succeed in the DTC (direct-to-consumer) channel? We discuss the challenges they must overcome and present four technology-driven strategies for brands to scale their DTC businesses effectively, spanning marketing, the consumer journey, supply chain management and immersive customer experiences.

Insight Report | July 11, 2023 Premium

China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2023: Livestreaming and International Brands Attract Shoppers

Livestreaming and international brands attracted shoppers during China’s 6.18 shopping festival 2023. We discuss these trends and look at key performance results from Alibaba, JD.com and other notable participants in this year’s event. We also analyze proprietary survey findings to assess 6.18 participation and spending among Chinese consumers.

Insight Report | July 6, 2023 Premium

Amazon India Prime Day 2023: Preview—A Focus on Convenience and Value, Plus Engagement Through Livestreaming and Gamification

Amazon India’s Prime Day will be held on July 15–16 this year. We present five key insights into Prime Day 2023 ahead of the event—covering the event’s focus areas, Amazon India’s continued support for SMBs, headline discounts and more.