Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium B of BEST at Retail: Brand Building—Storytelling Drives In-Person Store VisitsIn the first report of our new BEST at Retail series, we explore the actions that companies can take to build stronger brands—under the first component of our BEST framework for retail excellence. We also examine how three iconic brands maximize brand building in their stores, offering insights from recent in-store visits. Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium May 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaOur Monthly Consumer Update analyzes key consumer indicators from the US, the UK and China. We examine the latest data as of May 2023, covering inflation, earnings, retail sales and more. Read More
Insight Report | May 30, 2023 Premium April 2023 UK Retail Sales: Online Sales Slow While Total Retail Sales AccelerateIn April 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) grew 7% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | May 26, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 21: UK Closures Up 59%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Boot Barn and Shoe Zone, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 25, 2023 Premium Tech Talk from Shoptalk US and Shoptalk Europe: Five Trending Themes, Emphasis on Generative AIWe present five trending technology themes from Shoptalk US and Shoptalk Europe 2023, covering generative AI (artificial intelligence), Web3 in the supply chain and more. Read More
Event Coverage | May 22, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Role of Key Technologies and Channels in the Future of Retail—Autonomous Stores, Generative AI, Retail Media and MoreWe present a wrap-up of Shoptalk Europe 2023, exploring five major themes: technology, store experience, shopper engagement, organizational changes, and emerging channels and business models. Our insights cover autonomous stores, generative AI (artificial intelligence), retail media, Web3, livestreaming and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Store Tracker | May 18, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 20: US Closures Up by Three-Quarters vs. 2022Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Office Depot and Greggs, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | May 18, 2023 Premium US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 1Q23: Stronger Economic Indicators Lead to Higher Consumer Spending in the US and UKThe Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators—GDP, consumer spending and inflation—from the US, the UK, the EU (European Union) and China. We look at recently released data for the first quarter of 2023, which show increased consumer spending levels in the UK and US, but declined rates in France and Germany. Read More
Infographic | May 17, 2023 Free Report 10 Key Trends Shaping Livestreaming E-Commerce in 2023—Free InfographicIn Western markets, livestream shopping adoption has accelerated over the past two years, but what trends will shape the channel in 2023? Coresight Research and Bambuser present research highlights in this free infographic, leveraging proprietary survey findings. Read More
Store Tracker | May 12, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 19: UK Openings Up 52%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Christmas Tree Shop and Mango, among others. Read More
Event Coverage | May 11, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Day Three: Retail Media and Technology Take Center StageWe present key insights from the second three of Shoptalk Europe 2023, covering retail media, in-store experiences, AI (artificial intelligence), personalization and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Event Coverage | May 10, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Day Two: Exploring the Roles of Web3 in the Supply Chain and “Wow” Moments in Physical RetailWe present key insights from the second day of Shoptalk Europe 2023, covering Web3, supply chain, AI (artificial intelligence), the role of the physical store and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Event Coverage | May 9, 2023 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2023 Day One: Identifying Real Value in Sustainability, Generative AI and DataWe present key insights from the first day of Shoptalk Europe 2023, covering sustainability, generative AI (artificial intelligence), customer data and more. Coresight Research is a research partner of Shoptalk Europe 2023. Read More
Store Tracker | May 5, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 18: US Store Openings Cross 4,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Tuesday Morning and Sainsbury’s, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 3, 2023 Premium Innovator Profile: Hyran Technologies Uses AI To Drive Profitability and Sustainability in the Fashion Supply ChainAs part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to Shoptalk Europe 2023, we present Hyran Technologies, an AI (artificial intelligence)-powered platform for supply chain management in the fashion industry. Read More