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Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium

B of BEST at Retail: Brand Building—Storytelling Drives In-Person Store Visits

In 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.

Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium

April 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Store-Based Sales Decline as Units Remain Negative

In April 2023, US nonfood traffic declined by 5%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 6%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends overall and by retail sector, region and location type.

Deep Dive | May 29, 2023 Premium

India’s Post-Pandemic Retail Revival: Five Key Trends Signaling the Brick-and-Mortar Comeback

With the worst effects of the pandemic and Covid-19-related fears in the rear-view mirror, in-person retail, including malls and standalone stores, is witnessing a revival in India. We examine five key trends signaling this strong revival of brick-and-mortar retail in India.

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.

Insight Report | May 19, 2023 Free Report

Research Preview: The State of the American Mall

We offer an early look at data-driven research from our forthcoming report, The State of the American Mall: Competitive, Attractive and Here To Stay, analyzing the mall format in the US, including occupancy rates and traffic trends.

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. 2022

Our 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.

Weinswig’s Weekly | May 14, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Understanding Amazon Fashion—Key Insights from Our Annual US Consumer Survey

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses key trends in clothing and footwear shopping on Amazon, highlighting findings from the sixth annual survey of US consumers conducted by Coresight Research.

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.

Event Coverage | May 11, 2023 Free Report

Shoptalk Europe 2023 Day Three: Retail Media and Technology Take Center Stage

We 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.

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 Retail

We 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.

Weinswig’s Weekly | May 7, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: How US Shoppers Choose a Home-Goods Retailer

In the wake of Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy protection, this week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” reviews new data on US shopper preferences when selecting a home or home-improvement retailer.

Store Tracker | May 5, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 18: US Store Openings Cross 4,000

Our 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.

Insight Report | May 4, 2023 Premium

March 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Store-Based Sales and Traffic Growth Decelerate Further

In March 2023, US store-based traffic declined 3%, year over year, while store-based sales declined by 8%. Using data from RetailNext, we look at traffic trends and in-store metrics overall and by retail sector, region and location type.

Store Tracker | May 4, 2023 Premium

US Store Tracker Extra, April 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond Pushes Total Closed Space to 52 Million Square Feet

The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements and details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base and square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of April 28, 2023, versus the comparable period in 2022.

Deep Dive | April 28, 2023 Premium

Home and Home-Improvement Retail: Key Factors Influencing US Shoppers

Using proprietary survey data, we analyze the top five factors customers consider when choosing a specialist retailer in the US home and home-improvement sector. We also explore examples of specialist retailers meeting these factors, showcasing what retailers can do to meet customer expectations and preferences.