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Global Tourism: How Covid-19 Has Impacted the US Travel Sector

As part of our quarterly Global Tourism series—which explores domestic and international tourism themes and trends—we assess how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the behaviors and plans of US travelers, based on key findings from our recent proprietary survey. We also explore the slow pickup of domestic tourism in the US, the significant fall in international inbound travel and the adoption of contact-light technology in the travel industry.

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A New Reality Demands a Networked Product and Supply Chain Platform

Covid-19 has accelerated the velocity of change in retail. We explore how the adoption of a multi-enterprise platform can help retail executives transform their business for this new era across the supply chain. We discuss retailers’ need for supply chain agility and flexibility, the transformation of the digital supply chain and the benefits provided by a multi-enterprise platform.

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US Survey Update: How Covid-19 Has Impacted Consumers’ Attitudes Toward Sustainability (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 asked consumers about their attitudes toward environmental sustainability when they shop. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on August 26.

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Retail Reimagined: Coresight Research Ebook

In Coresight Research’s Retail Reimagined ebook, we offer a thematic outlook to the post-crisis world, exploring eight key retail trends in how brands and retailers can engage with consumers (e.g., gamification, social media), adopt innovative ways of selling (e.g., livestreaming, community group buying, shopping festivals, contact-light retail) and deliver products in an efficient way. 

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US Survey Update: Online Grocery Shopping Looks To Be Here To Stay (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on consumers’ online grocery shopping behaviors—comparing the results with our previous survey findings from mid-March. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on August 19.

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US Survey Update: How Consumers Expect To Shop for the Holidays (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we focus on consumers’ expected shopping behaviors for the 2020 holiday season—comparing the results with our survey findings from a month ago. We also discuss shoppers’ current online spending habits and avoidance of public places, as well as what activities they expect to do in the next two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on August 12.

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Retail Reimagined: Advancing Last-Mile Delivery with Technology

As part of our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the outlook for retail in a post-crisis world, we discuss how brands and retailers are rethinking last-mile delivery—with safety and convenience for consumers being top of mind. We explore the innovative approaches and advanced technologies being adopted in China and the US, including autonomous robots and drones, smart parcel lockers and dark stores.

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Retail Reimagined: Rethinking Product Creation To Drive Consumer Demand—Collaboration and Customization

As part of our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the outlook for retail in a post-crisis world, we discuss the rise of brands and retailers leveraging customization and collaboration as innovative product creation strategies. We consider recent examples of these trends in China and the US, as well as implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors.

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