Deep Dive | May 13, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Beauty: Sephora vs. UltaAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Sephora and Ulta, the leading beauty retailers in the US. In this report, we provide insights into the two companies’ sales performance and e-commerce penetration rates as well as their evolving store portfolios, merchandise offerings, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read More
Insight Report | May 12, 2021 Premium China Retail Insights: The Rise of Virtual Influencers as an Innovative Marketing ToolVirtual influencers are a growing phenomenon in China. We explore the evolution of the concept, the different types of virtual influencers, and how brands and retailers can use these digital characters to increase engagement with young consumers in China—including through livestreaming. We present notable examples in the market and consider the benefits and drawbacks of virtual influencers. Read More
Deep Dive | May 10, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Fewer Consumers Are Avoiding Public Transport, Overall Recovery Continues (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on May 3. Read More
Insight Report | May 10, 2021 Register for Free Access US Consumer Tracker: Fewer Consumers Are Avoiding Public Transport, Overall Recovery Continues (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on May 3. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | May 4, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Plan To Celebrate and Spend for Mother’s Day (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ celebration and spending plans for Mother’s Day. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 26. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2021 Register for Free Access US Consumer Tracker: How Consumers Plan To Celebrate and Spend for Mother’s Day (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 19. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. Read More
Insight Report | April 27, 2021 Premium M&A in Beauty: A Strong Start to 2021 Following a Soft 2020, with Momentum Set To ContinueBeauty M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity has rebounded quickly from Covid-19 and started off strong in 2021. In this report, we discuss the soft performance of 2020 and highlight notable deals that have kickstarted the market in 2021. Read More
Insight Report | April 21, 2021 Premium Is Home Fitness the Future of the US Fitness Industry?Consumers turned to at-home fitness solutions when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, as gyms were forced to close or limit capacity. We explore the growing home fitness market in the US and its prospects for the future. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 12. Read More
Insight Report | April 19, 2021 Register for Free Access US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 12. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2021 Premium Six US Industries Benefiting from the Wellness TrendWe expect wellness to be the pre-eminent multiyear trend driving discretionary spending shifts, with Covid-19 heightening US consumer focus on health and wellbeing. In this report, we discuss and quantify how six US retail industries—or segments within them—are benefiting from the health and wellness trend. Read More
Insight Report | April 7, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: More Consumers Direct Third-Round Stimulus Checks into Discretionary Retail (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on March 29, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Deep Dive | April 7, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: More Consumers Direct Third-Round Stimulus Checks into Discretionary Retail (Full Report)Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we present findings on how consumers spent or plan to spend their third-round stimulus checks. We discuss what product categories respondents had purchased in-store and online in the past two weeks and what consumers are buying more of and less of than pre-pandemic. We also cover what activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and consumer avoidance of public places. Our consumer survey was undertaken on March 29. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2021 Free Report Coresight Research x CEW: How Is Technology Transforming the Beauty Industry?Today’s beauty consumers are looking for a high level of online interaction with brands and retailers, particularly with the Covid-19 pandemic having given rise to concerns around hygiene. Together with CEW, we discuss how beauty brands are embracing new technologies such as AI, AR and VR to engage with consumers online and offer them a more personalized beauty shopping experience. In this free report, we explore how technology is transforming the beauty industry and highlight the implications of its adoption for brands and retailers. Read More
Insight Report | March 22, 2021 Premium US Consumer Tracker: More Consumers Return to Stores for Apparel Purchases (Select Findings)This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on March 15, which asked respondents about their behavior, sentiment and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More
