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Deep Dive | July 10, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Retail Analytics

How can retailers harness the power of data to drive sales and enhance operational efficiency? We present selected technology providers globally whose solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their analytics capabilities, covering customer behavior analysis, demand forecasting, pricing optimization and more.

Deep Dive | July 10, 2023 Premium

Retail-Related Activities Increase: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers behavior is shifting in China. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Analyst Corner | July 9, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Checkout Process Continues To Evolve and Reduce Friction

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses key technologies that are driving the evolution of the checkout process in online and offline retail.

Insight Report | July 7, 2023 Premium

Predictive Analytics in Retail: Enabling the Next Generation of Retail Management

We explore the future of predictive analytics in retail, which are transforming the retail industry by enabling data-driven decision-making, elevating customer experiences and transforming supply chain management.

Store Tracker | July 7, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 27: US Store Closures Cross 3,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard and Superdry, among others.

Deep Dive | July 6, 2023 Premium

US Back to School 2023: Channels and Retailers—Who Is Set To Capture Share?

Continuing our coverage of the US back-to-school (BTS) retail season, we discuss the channels and retailers that consumers look set to shop this year, analyzing findings from a proprietary survey of US consumers.

Insight Report | July 6, 2023 Premium

Amazon India Prime Day 2023: Preview—A Focus on Convenience and Value, Plus Engagement Through Livestreaming and Gamification

Amazon India’s Prime Day will be held on July 15–16 this year. We present five key insights into Prime Day 2023 ahead of the event—covering the event’s focus areas, Amazon India’s continued support for SMBs, headline discounts and more.

Store Tracker | July 5, 2023 Premium

US Store Tracker Extra, June 2023: Walgreens Adds 2 Million Square Feet to Closures

The US will see more than 60 million square feet of retail space close in 2023, with Walgreens contributing over 2 million square feet to that figure. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from June 2023, including their square-footage impact.

Insight Report | July 5, 2023 Premium

1Q23 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Further Improve for Many Retailers

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 1Q23 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were up down from the year-ago quarter.

Insight Report | July 4, 2023 Premium

Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, 2Q23

Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium

June 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: New Home Sales Continue To Shine

We present insights into the US housing market as of the end of June 2023, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a continued rise in new home sales.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium

In-Store Shopping Thrives: US Consumer Tracker 2023, Week 27

We assess how US consumer behavior is shifting ahead of the Fourth of July. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment, as well as our four-weekly check on consumers’ perceptions of and reactions to inflation.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Boohoo vs. Primark

Boohoo and Primark are two major UK-based apparel retailers offering fast fashion products at ultra-low prices. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into the companies’ business models, revenues, key strategies, collaborations and sustainable initiatives.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Checkout Solutions

Checkout technologies have evolved to enhance customer convenience, streamline operations and improve sales performance. We present selected companies globally whose technology solutions are helping retailers to build and optimize their checkout capabilities, both online and offline.

Deep Dive | July 3, 2023 Premium

Consumer Demand Sees a Slower Recovery: China Consumer Tracker

We assess how consumers in China behaved and shopped during the 6.18 shopping festival. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.