Analyst Corner | August 9, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Up, Up, Up! Retail Sales Rise Year over Year in the US, the UK and GermanyThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses rising retail sales in the US, the UK and Germany. Read More
Insight Report | August 4, 2020 Premium Retail Robustness Index: August 2020 Update—Higher Scores Due to Increases in Store ReopeningsCoresight 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. The August update updates 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 July. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 2, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: August 2, 2020—Recent Retailer Bankruptcies Are Sparking Mergers and AcquisitionsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses recent retailer bankruptcy filings—and explores why these filings do not have to mark the end of the road for retailers and businesses. Read More
Insight Report | July 30, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Innovation in Health, Pet Wellness and Smart Glasses—Is Now the Time for Wearables?Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at the global market for wearable tech, exploring the major products and players—as well as market developments and innovative applications for wearables. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: July 26, 2020—Holiday 2020 Won‘t Be the Same, or Will It?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the holiday season in the US this year. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 19, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: July 19, 2020—Heading Toward $1 Trillion in US E-Commerce, Fueled by Covid-19 Spending TrendsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how nonfood categories will drive total US online retail sales to $1 trillion—and the implications. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 12, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: July 12, 2020—A Wave of Returns Is Set To Hit RetailersThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how retail is seeing a post-lockdown wave of product returns—and how retailers can tackle this challenge long term. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2020 Premium Retail Robustness Index: July 2020 Update—A Revised Methodology Due to Changing Retail EnvironmentCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index, first published on March 26, evaluated 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 store-reopening announcements. We also revise our methodology to factor in the major changes in the retail environment over the last three months. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2020 Free Report Facing the Challenges of Modern Retail with Prescriptive AnalyticsFacing increasing competition from e-commerce companies, physical retailers are embracing analytics more than ever before. We explore how prescriptive analytics can help retailers to address current challenges, as well as boost revenues and increase their efficiency. We discuss the nature and benefits of prescriptive analytics, and detail its five core capabilities. This report is sponsored by Zebra Technologies. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 5, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: July 5, 2020—Going to the Mall… To Try on Clothing VirtuallyThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the adoption of technology to provide consumers with a contact-light alternative for trying on apparel amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
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
