Insight ReportHoliday 2020: Five Predictions for US Retail Coresight Research November 4, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe shape and scale of consumer demand during the holiday peak is less certain than ever due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We present five predictions for US retail for the 2020 holiday season, covering the following key topics: Black Friday—in-store vs online shopping Thanksgiving—store closures and consumers’ plans to shop The rise of e-commerce Online grocery demand An evolving gifting mix—and the opportunity that gift cards present to retailers Click here to read our free report outlining our first estimates for the US retail outlook for holiday 2020, covering expected total retail sales growth and demand by category and sector. Click here to read all Coresight Research coverage of US holiday retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 9: Beauty Shopping in FocusAnalyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya KaushikWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025
