Flash Report | April 8, 2020 Register for Free Access Gap Cancels Shipments of Summer Orders and Stops Fall Production due to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retailers Prepare for the Long HaulFollowing the temporary closure of all of its stores from March 19, Gap Inc. is reportedly going to cancel shipments of summer order and halt fall production due to the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We outline the measures that the company is said to be taking and consider the wider disruption of the outbreak on retail supply chains. 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
Flash Report | March 18, 2020 Register for Free Access Amazon Suspends Inbound Shipments of Non-Essential Products from Marketplace SellersAs the coronavirus outbreak spreads in the US, online has surged as shoppers shun stores and crowded locations. Faced with unprecedented demand, Amazon suspends support for third-party sellers for all but essential items. Read More
Flash Report | March 17, 2020 Register for Free Access Amazon Plans To Add 100,000 Workers, Bucking the COVID-19 Employment TrendAs coronavirus angst drives people to hoard toilet paper and shun crowded places (including most retail locations), many in retail may worry about their prospects. But Amazon plans to hire 100,000 people—and give them a raise. Read More
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
Event Coverage | March 5, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from Target’s 2020 Financial Community MeetingAt Target’s investment community meeting, the company outlined the progress it has made in deploying digital solutions to solve common store problems, to grow its online business and get more value from the Shipt acquisition. The company also outlined plans for the store of the future. Read More
Flash Report | March 4, 2020 Register for Free Access Walmart To Launch Loyalty Program Called Walmart+Walmart looks to be muscling in on Amazon’s turf with the launch of a new loyalty program called Walmart+, which the company will launch in March. Just how similar is Walmart+ likely to be to Amazon Prime? Read More
Flash Report | March 3, 2020 Register for Free Access Walmart Launches Third-Party Vendor Fulfillment Services on Its MarketplaceOn February 24, 2020, Walmart launched fulfillment services for third-party vendors on its marketplace, offering services similar to Amazon. Read More
Flash Report | February 26, 2020 Register for Free Access The First Amazon Go Grocery Opens in Seattle, Further Expanding the Online Giant’s Brick-and-Mortar PresenceAmazon just opened its first (non-Whole Foods) full-sized grocery store in Seattle, dubbed Amazon Go Grocery. The new, full-line, full-sized cashierless store format gives a glimpse into what the online giant may have planned for physical grocery. 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
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
Flash Report | February 5, 2020 Register for Free Access Macy’s Announces New Three-Year Strategy, Closing Approximately 125 StoresMacy’s has announced an ambitious, three-year turnaround plan called Polaris that will see the retailer close around 125 stores, restructure corporate offices and cut its cost base. The five-point plan also seeks to strengthen customer relationships, improve its fashion offering and enhance digital capabilities. Read More
Insight Report | January 30, 2020 Premium Holiday 2019: US Retail Wrap-UpUS retail enjoyed a solid holiday season: Consumers shrugged off concerns and boosted spending healthily over last year. Spending rose despite concerns over the economy, trade issues with China that could have pushed up prices at the register and increasing domestic political uncertainty. Read More
Event Coverage | January 17, 2020 Register for Free Access Highlights from the XRC Labs Cohort 8 Demo Day and Cohort 9 PreviewWe present highlights from the XRC Labs Cohort 8 Demo Day event in New York City, which took place on January 15 at the John L. Tishman Auditorium. We also outline the startups that presented their innovative solutions at the event as well as a preview of the companies in XRC Labs’ Cohort 9. Read More
