Insight Report | February 17, 2021 Premium US Warehouse Clubs and Dollar Stores Forge Ahead with Omnichannel Initiatives and Physical ExpansionContinuing to ride on the pandemic-driven e-commerce wave of 2020, warehouse clubs and dollar stores are likely to remain in growth mode through 2021 and beyond. We look at the omnichannel initiatives and real estate expansion plans of major warehouse clubs (BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco and Sam’s Club) and discount variety storers (dollar stores Dollar General and Dollar Tree, as well as discount retailers Big Lots and Five Below) in the US as they aim to attract and retain consumers across the income spectrum. Read More
Insight Report | February 16, 2021 Premium Frictionless Grocery: Pandemic Ushers In Smart Checkout TechnologiesAlongside the shift to e-commerce, the Covid-19 pandemic has been driving the digitalization of grocery at brick-and-mortar locations. In this report, we discuss three smart checkout technologies that grocery retailers are increasingly implementing in stores to meet heightened consumer demand for convenience, safety and efficiency in the physical shopping journey: automated checkout, smart carts and scan-and-go. Read More
Deep Dive | January 5, 2021 Premium US Grocery E-Commerce: Sustained Shifts in Fulfillment and Service Models To Drive Long-Term GrowthCovid-19 has catalyzed the widespread adoption of online shopping in grocery, driving fundamental, lasting changes in consumer behavior. In this report, we provide an essential briefing on recent shifts in the US grocery e-commerce market and present an outlook for the future, with a focus on fulfillment and service models—including BOPIS and curbside pickup. Read More
Deep Dive | January 4, 2021 Premium 2021 Retail and Technology OutlookAgainst the challenging coronavirus-impacted retail environment, Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks and sector headwinds and tailwinds for 2021. We discuss the trends and data points that we expect to see during the year ahead, covering 10 channels, sectors or markets, with a focus on the US. Read More
Insight Report | December 24, 2020 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Stays Strong, Led by 84% Growth in Online Food SalesThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended November 29, 2020. Read More
Insight Report | December 18, 2020 Premium November 2020 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 7.6% Despite Lockdown RestrictionsWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for November 2020—a month that saw a solid year-over-year increase in UK retail sales, supported by strength in e-commerce amid a four-week national Covid-19 lockdown. Read More
Insight Report | December 17, 2020 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays: #12—Five Notable Things We Have Seen in US Retail This Holiday SeasonThis report concludes The 12 Weeks of Holidays series, in which we have presented key data, trends and observations in the countdown to the peak holiday season. In this report, we discuss five key trends that we have seen this holiday season in US retail, spanning hiring to online grocery growth to last-mile delivery. Read More
Insight Report | December 9, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: At-Home Fitness Startups Flourish amid the PandemicEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series explores recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at new developments from at-home fitness startups, including Mirror’s launch in Lululemon stores and recent funding raised by home fitness tech startups Tonal and Zwift. Read More
Insight Report | December 3, 2020 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Climbs 66%, Driven by Strong Growth in Online Food SalesThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended November 1, 2020. Read More
Deep Dive | December 1, 2020 Premium America’s Changing Shopping Centers: Part 3—Malls Seek To Adapt as Pandemic Expedites Retail ShakeupAs malls grapple with the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic—including a rise in e-commerce, retail bankruptcies and the threat of declining foot traffic—mall owners are finding new ways to compete for consumer’s attention and retail spending. In this report—the third and final in our America’s Changing Shopping Centers series—we discuss the steps taken by mall operators to future-proof their centers amid the changing retail landscape. Read More
Insight Report | November 23, 2020 Premium October 2020 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 8% Ahead of Second LockdownWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for October 2020—a month that saw total retail sales grow at the fastest pace recorded since 2014, supported by strength at health and beauty retailers and in the DIY and hardware sector. With England having entered a second Covid-19 lockdown on November 5, we expect the strong growth momentum of UK retail sales to come to an end. Read More
Insight Report | October 29, 2020 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Remains Strong, Led by 75% Growth in Online Food SalesThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended October 4, 2020. Read More
Insight Report | October 26, 2020 Premium September 2020 UK Retail Sales: Home Improvement and Online Strengthen Total Sales ExpansionThe rebound of UK retail sales maintained momentum in September for the fifth consecutive month. Total growth was supported by online sales and the DIY and hardware sector. We review September data for UK retail in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | October 20, 2020 Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Tech Companies Offer Virtual Trips and Experiences for Travel-Starved ConsumersEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at new tech company launches to provide interactive virtual travel experiences for housebound travel enthusiasts. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 14, 2020 Premium Market Outlook: US Drugstore Retail—Telehealth Adoption Accelerates and Competition Heats Up in Health CareIn this Market Outlook, we explore the US drugstore retail sector and its future outlook. We consider the competitive landscape, market innovators and disruptors, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on market growth and online sales. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market, including store openings from CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, increased telehealth adoption and the growth of drugstore retail e-commerce. Read More
