Deep Dive | July 18, 2023 Premium Amazon Shines Ahead of Prime Day: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 29We assess US consumer behavior ahead of Amazon’s Prime Day and amid slowing inflation. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Market Outlook | July 18, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: Department Stores in China—Consumer Shift Toward E-Commerce Squeezes SalesWe dive into the Chinese department stores sector—covering its size and competitive landscape, as well as factors and themes impacting its growth—to offer insights that can help relevant department stores, brands and retailers. Read More
Insight Report | July 17, 2023 Premium Generative AI Latest: Content Indemnification, Security Concerns and Response from Chinese GiantsContinuing our new Generative AI Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in generative AI (artificial intelligence) globally—covering content indemnification, security concerns and announcements from Chinese tech giants. Read More
Insight Report | July 17, 2023 Premium Carrefour To Acquire Cora and Match Banners in $1.2 Billion DealLouis Delhaize has agreed to sell its French banners, Cora and Match, to Carrefour for $1.2 billion. We discuss how this move will bolster the company’s position in the competitive French grocery retail sector. Read More
Deep Dive | July 17, 2023 Premium Avoidance Up, Activities Down: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how consumer behavior and activity is evolving since the 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 16, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Predictive Analytics Creates a Strong Foundation for Data-Driven Decision-Making in RetailThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses how AI (artificial intelligence)-powered predictive analytics is driving data-driven decision-making in retail. Read More
Insight Report | July 14, 2023 Premium Amazon Prime Day 2023 Insights: New Features and Innovations for the Shopping Festival Amid Competition and Other ChallengesWe present our observations of Amazon’s Prime Day 2023, held on July 11–12. We discuss Amazon’s foray into travel and healthcare, its supply chain management initiative, labor challenges and more. Read More
Store Tracker | July 14, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 28: Christmas Tree Shops Drives US ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Christmas Tree Shops and Søstrene Grene, among others. Read More
Insight Report | July 13, 2023 Premium Supply Chain Optimization with Web3: Unlocking the Potential of Intelligent RetailHow can Web3 provide more agility and resilience to drive efficiency and profitability in the retail supply chain under today’s evolving industry pressures? We discuss the supply chain challenges currently facing retailers and the benefits of Web3 in tackling them. We also present notable technology providers whose solutions can support companies in creating a connected, intelligent retail supply chain. Read More
Deep Dive | July 13, 2023 Premium Head-to-Head in Global Household Care: The Clorox Company vs. Reckitt BenckiserThe Clorox Company and Reckitt Benckiser are two of the largest and most established producers of household care, health and wellness, nutrition and hygiene products worldwide. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide company overviews as well as insights into key elements of their businesses. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2023 Premium Maximizing Growth Potential in DTC: Four Tech-Driven Strategies for Direct-to-Consumer Businesses To Scale and SucceedSelling directly offers multiple advantages, but how can brands succeed in the DTC (direct-to-consumer) channel? We discuss the challenges they must overcome and present four technology-driven strategies for brands to scale their DTC businesses effectively, spanning marketing, the consumer journey, supply chain management and immersive customer experiences. Read More
Deep Dive | July 12, 2023 Premium US Back to School 2023: Top Categories and Apparel BrandsCompleting our coverage of the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season, we discuss the product categories and apparel brands that consumers look set to shop this year, analyzing findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers. Read More
Event Presentation | July 11, 2023 Premium Powering the Retail Revolution: Insights Presented at RetailNext Executive Forum 2023On June 1, 2023, Coresight Research presented at the RetailNext Executive Forum on key retail innovation themes, covering AI (artificial intelligence), retail media, Web3, social commerce and more. In this presentation, we highlight frameworks for retailers to assess the opportunities that new technologies offer and develop roadmaps for their implementation. Read More
Insight Report | July 11, 2023 Premium China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2023: Livestreaming and International Brands Attract ShoppersLivestreaming and international brands attracted shoppers during China’s 6.18 shopping festival 2023. We discuss these trends and look at key performance results from Alibaba, JD.com and other notable participants in this year’s event. We also analyze proprietary survey findings to assess 6.18 participation and spending among Chinese consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | July 11, 2023 Premium Surprisingly Muted Fourth of July Build-Up: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 28We assess how US consumers spent and prepared ahead of the Fourth of July. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
