Deep Dive | March 31, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: A Look Back To Look Ahead—The Great Recession of 2007–2009 and TodayWe look back at the Great Recession of 2007–2009, to apply learnings from the sales performance of the US retail industry to the current coronavirus situation. We break down our analysis of the impact of the recession on the retail industry by sector and consider the implications for how retailers will fare the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: Where Social Media Users Shop and How Much They SpendWe discuss the shopping behavior of US consumers that use social media in the shopping journey, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore where consumers shop, away from social media, as well as their monthly spending behaviors. Read More
Insight Report | March 26, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the StormWith the ongoing coronavirus outbreak forcing store closures across the US, the Coresight Research Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to cope. Read More
Deep Dive | March 23, 2020 Premium US Social Commerce Survey: The Impact of Social Media on Shopping BehaviorWe discuss the use of social media by US shoppers, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how often consumers use social media platforms to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. In addition, we consider the impact of celebrities and influencers on US social media shoppers. Read More
Insight Report | March 18, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Retail Braces for Worsening OutbreakThe situation in the US is changing rapidly as local, state and federal governments moves to slow the spread of coronavirus. Retail is getting ready for a tough few months as closures hammer earnings. Read More
Insight Report | March 9, 2020 Premium International Women’s Day 2020 Update: Brands Across the Globe Launch Marketing Campaigns To Celebrate and Capitalize On the EventInternational Women’s Day 2020 took place on March 8. We discuss how brands and retailers around the world used the event as an opportunity to tap into consumer awareness of women’s right campaigns and thus increase their exposure and sales potential. Read More
Store Tracker | March 6, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 10: Stage Stores To Close Stores; Ross To Open More StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dick’s Sporting Goods, 7-Eleven and Stage Stores in the US and BrightHouse and McColl’s in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | March 6, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from the AAFA Executive Summit 2020: Environmental Stewardship and Digital TransformationExecutives from apparel, footwear and fashion accessory brands and retailers such as Target came together for two days of discussion, seeking to tackle the issues facing their businesses. We present key insights from the AAFA Executive Summit, which emphasized environmental stewardship and sustainability, as well as the advantages for retailers of undergoing a digital transformation. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 5, 2020 Premium Market Overview: Apparel—Changing Consumer Attitudes Drive E-Commerce and Socially Engaged BusinessOur Market Overview for apparel offers a data-rich analysis of the global clothing market, with more detailed metrics for the US, the UK and China. In addition, our analysts offer their perspectives on the fashion market in 2020 and further ahead. Read More
Deep Dive | March 3, 2020 Free Report Best Practices for Using Data To Futureproof RetailRetail has been undergoing seismic shifts in the last decade that have upended decades-old norms and created an entire new sets of often challenging customer expectations. The good news it, the same technology that has created these challenges also offers solutions. Read More
Event Coverage | February 21, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from Walmart’s 2020 Investment Community MeetingWalmart held its 2020 investor day in New York, outlining ambitious plans to move into healthcare and profiling the secrets to success in China and India. In both markets, the company has grown organically and through acquisitions. Read More
Store Tracker | February 20, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 8: Pier 1 Imports Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from At Home and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Marks & Spencer and Shoe Zone in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | February 14, 2020 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 7: Skechers Plans To Open More StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Skechers and Under Armour in the US and Beales in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | February 13, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from the “Introduction to Tmall Global” Webinar: International Opportunities and the Livestreaming TrendTmall Global held a webinar to promote its online prowess in the fast-growing China market, where younger consumers are embracing new purchasing channels—and shedding their parents’ frugal spending habits. Read More
Event Coverage | February 11, 2020 Register for Free Access Fashinnovation Event Showcases Exciting New Trends in Fashion InnovationThe Coresight Research team was in New York for the Fashinnovation conference on February 5. The conference brought together fashion thought leaders including heads of business, fashion designers and innovators. Read More
