February 2, 2021 Deep Dive Register for Free Access Retail 2021: Global TrendsWe present our key global retail and consumer trends for 2021, which fall under five umbrellas: the new consumer; the future of physical retail; the evolution of digital retail; doing good is good business; and discovering ways of transacting. The trends range from some of the biggest, multiyear, multicategory trends such as wellness and sustainability to more nascent or niche trends such as livestreaming and experiential e-commerce. In this free report, our analysts outline their predictions, as well as the details and impacts of each trend on various retail sectors and regions.
January 31, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: About That New “Buy American” ProgramThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact on retail of the new “Build Back Better” recovery plan in the US.
January 24, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: US and China: A Tale of Two Retail Economies in 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retail sales data for the US and China in 2020.
January 22, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access NRF 2021: Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig Discusses Offline Retail in 2021 with Placer.aiNRF 2021, the annual “Retail’s Big Show” event hosted by the National Retail Federation, is taking place virtually over six days between January 12 and 22. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, hosted the “Offline Retail in 2021: A Data-Driven Look at the Trends That Will Define Retail Success in 2021” session with location data analytics startup Placer.ai. We present insights from the session.
January 20, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CES 2021: Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig Talks with Alibaba and Dick’s Sporting GoodsCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, took place on January 11–14. During the “Retail Trends: New Shopper” conference session, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, delivered a presentation on six key trends in retail for 2021 and hosted fireside chats with leaders from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Alibaba Group. We present insights from the session.
January 17, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Private Labels Are Increasingly Important in Apparel Retail, Right?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the prospects for private labels in apparel retail, following the acquisition of Jaeger by Marks & Spencer in the UK.
January 14, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CES 2021 Day Three and Wrap-Up: Tech Topics Span the Gamut from Drones to Cloud to Fintech to Contactless ShoppingCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, took place on January 11–14. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day three of the virtual event, which covered a number of technologies: 5G, robotics, fintech, contactless shopping, cloud computing and AI. We also offer our closing thoughts on the digital event as a whole.
January 13, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CES 2021 Day Two: Technology Companies Highlight Efforts To Increase Diversity and InclusionCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day two of the virtual event, which focused on initiatives launched, and progress made, by technology companies to benefit society in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as video gaming as a driver of technology. Sustainability, diversity and inclusion also emerged as key themes.
January 12, 2021 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CES 2021 Day One: Home, Health, Wellness and Sustainability Trends Drive Product Launches at First Virtual CESCES 2021, an event held by the Consumer Technology Association, is taking place on January 11–14 and is a virtual event for the first time. The Coresight Research team presents our key insights from day one of the event, which focused on new product announcements by major global consumer-electronics companies, across health and wellness, home cleanliness and entertainment, and more.
January 10, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Why Didn’t 25,000 US Stores Close in 2020?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses why US store closures during 2020 didn’t reach the levels anticipated amid the Covid-19 crisis.
January 7, 2021 Insight Report Premium Retail Robustness Index: January 2021 Update—Scores Rebound as Product Mix Shifts Back to Normalized LevelsCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The January 2021 update revises the scores based on financial reports and store-reopening announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in December 2020.
January 6, 2021 Deep Dive Premium RetailTech: HCM Software—Cultivating Retailers’ Core Human InvestmentsEmployees, in addition to inventory, are among the most valuable assets that a retailer possesses. HCM (human capital management) software aims to address specific challenges related to staff management that are unique to retail. We discuss these challenges and explore the functionality and leading vendors of HCM software.
January 4, 2021 Deep Dive Premium 2021 Retail and Technology OutlookAgainst the challenging coronavirus-impacted retail environment, Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks and sector headwinds and tailwinds for 2021. We discuss the trends and data points that we expect to see during the year ahead, covering 10 channels, sectors or markets, with a focus on the US.
January 3, 2021 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: 2021 Outlook: Looking Forward to a Healthier Retail Environment as the Year ProgressesThe Coresight Research team wish you a healthy and prosperous new year. We will continue to provide research to guide you through 2021 and our eventual emergence from the period of crisis, including through our consumer tracker, sector coverage, thematic reports and Innovator research.
December 27, 2020 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Coresight Research Plans for 2021—Hot Topics in Retail and TechnologyAs the year draws to a close, the Coresight Research team would like to thank you for your continued readership and support throughout 2020. The year was difficult for many, and we hope that our research has helped guide you through the period of crisis. We will continue to do so in 2021, including through our consumer tracker, sector coverage, thematic reports and Innovator research.
