Deep Dive | July 1, 2020 Premium Do Not Touch: Contactless Technologies for RetailWe explore the adoption and evolution of contactless and contact-light technologies at various stages of the shopping journey, including ordering, checkout, payment and delivery. With the Covid-19 pandemic fueling the development of such technologies—due to heightened consumer sensitivity to safety and out of necessity during temporary store shutdowns—retailers are likely to introduce more innovations to remove physical contact in transactions over the long term. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 28, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 28, 2020—Online Grocery Surge—The ImplicationsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the implications of the recent online grocery surge for the US and UK markets. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 21, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 21, 2020—Is the US Consumer Back for Good?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” considers whether US consumes are returning in force to retail. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 14, 2020—Three Positive Signs for a Post-Crisis Recovery in US RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses three trends giving cause for optimism in US retail. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 7, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: June 7, 2020—Retailers Are Clearing Out Old Merchandise To Make Way for the NewThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how US retailers are dealing with excess inventory as they reopen stores post Covid-19 lockdowns. Read More
Deep Dive | June 4, 2020 Premium RetailTech: Oracle—Spanning the Software Gamut, from Databases to ERP to CloudBuilding on its strength in databases, which are the foundation for nearly all enterprise and business applications, technology company Oracle has branched out into other software categories, becoming a leader in areas such as ERP software, finance, CRM and supply chain management. We outline Oracle’s offerings in retail and its acquisition strategy in a competitive landscape. Read More
Insight Report | June 3, 2020 Premium Retail Robustness Index: June 2020 Update—Assessing Resilience as Stores ReopenCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. This report updates the scores based on financial reports and retailer store-reopening announcements in the context of easing lockdown. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since we first published our Retail Robustness Index. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 31, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 31, 2020—Lidl US Reaches 100 Stores as Aldi US Closes In on 2,000-Store MilestoneThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the growth of Aldi, Lidl and Grocery Outlet in the US grocery market. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 24, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 24, 2020—Physical Retail Stores Have Started To ReopenThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the return of brick-and-mortar retail in the US as stores reopen following Covid-19 shutdowns. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2020 Premium Contactless Payment Options Continue To Gain Acceptance, Spurred by NecessitySince the outbreak of the coronavirus, many businesses have ceased accepting cash as payment in order to minimize contact and thus reduce the risk of spreading the virus. We discuss recent developments in mobile payment technologies, the adoption of which is being driven by changing consumer expectations in the current environment. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 17, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 17, 2020—Gauging the Lockdown-Driven Slump in Europe Discretionary RetailThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at a number of recent data points on European discretionary retail sales, with a focus on apparel. Read More
Insight Report | May 14, 2020 Premium RFID Update: Mature Technology Finds New Applications in CPG, Analytics and Inventory TrackingWe explore the use of RFID in retail, with applications of this 70-year-old technology still expanding due to recent innovations. This report highlights key developments in the field that enable loss prevention, frictionless returns, predictive analytics and inventory tracking. We also discuss a major initiative in Japan, through which major convenience-store retailers are introducing RFID tags across their entire product inventory. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 9, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 10, 2020—Retail Stores Cautiously Start To ReopenThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the cautious reopening of retail stores in the US following the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: May 3, 2020—What Could the Shape of a Retail Recovery Look Like?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at what the shape of retail’s recovery could look like. Read More
Insight Report | May 1, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: What Will a Retail Recovery Look Like?There are signs that US state governments are already developing plans and timelines to restart the economy following the easing of the coronavirus crisis. We analyze the possible stages of recovery for discretionary retail in the US and consider the factors that will affect consumer purchasing power and buying conviction. Read More
