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
Deep Dive | April 30, 2020 Premium RetailTech: Forecasting Capex Trends during Covid-19, Incorporating an Analysis of the GFCWe analyze tech and non-tech capital spending in US retail and consider the huge impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. We compare the current situation to the Global Financial Crisis of 2007–2009—which represented a similar major disruption to the global economy—in order to estimate the outlook of US capital expenditure in 2020 and 2021. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: April 26, 2020—What Will In-Store Shopping Look Like When Stores Reopen?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at what in-store shopping will look like when stores reopen following the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Flash Report | April 20, 2020 Register for Free Access Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Under the US CARES Act Have Begun Rolling OutEconomic stimulus payments as part of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act began rolling out to US taxpayers in the week of April 13. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 19, 2020 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: April 19, 2020—Amid Surging Online Grocery Demand, Asset-Heavy Models Confront the Challenge of Fixed CapacityThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how different types of online grocery retailers have coped with surging demand. Read More
Deep Dive | April 15, 2020 Premium RetailTech: SAP—Pivoting from ERP Software to Customer ExperienceSAP started out life in Germany in the 1970s supplying financial software and later expanded to manage virtually every element of an industrial business. Now, the company is moving into areas that create major value propositions for retail clients. Read More
