Deep DiveInnovator Intelligence: Why Retail Needs To Revisit SEO Coresight Research June 2, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce and the tightening of marketing budgets present an opportunity for retailers to review their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. We analyze the key industry trends driving the need for SEO reconsideration retail and discuss the importance and benefits of organic search. We also explore the Botify enterprise SEO platform, which can help retailers uncover SEO opportunities to derive real business value. This free report is sponsored by Botify. It forms part of our Innovator Intelligence series, which focuses on emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. Non-subscribers can access the report by completing the form on this page. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Why It Matters Three Reasons Why Retailers Must Revisit SEO Three Reasons Why SEO Is an Essential Component of Retail Marketing Case Studies: Changing Approaches to Digital Advertising Market Snapshot: SEO Software Company Overview: Botify What We Think 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:US CPG Sales Tracker: Growth Momentum Eases Amid Greater Consumer CautionGroceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 8
Insight ReportEarnings Insights 1Q21, Week 3: American Eagle Outfitters, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters Report Strong Sales Growth Coresight Research June 2, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report first-quarter 2021 earnings. We condense what retail companies are reporting regarding the following key content: Management commentary on demand trends in the first quarter (where reported)—including comparable sales growth, details on consumer demand by category or channel, and qualitative insights How recent performance reflects the impacts of, or recovery from, the Covid-19 pandemic The outlook for demand, as reflected in revenue guidance or more qualitative commentary This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 30, 2021, including American Eagle Outfitters, Dollar Geeral, Foot Locker, Gap, Guess?, Ulta Beauty, Urban Outfitters, VF Corporation, Williams-Sonoma and more. Click here to read the Earnings Insight 1Q21, Week 2 and here to read our wrap-up report for 4Q20. 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:New Technologies to Drive Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Insights Presented at NACDS Annual Meeting 2025April 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and UncertaintyWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyPutting the “AI” in “Airlines”: Insights from CES 2025
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: Amazon Fresh Presents Price Competition in the US Grocery Market Coresight Research June 2, 2021 Amazon is rapidly expanding the footprint of its Amazon Fresh store format, posing a threat to traditional retailers. Amazon Fresh claims to offer “lower prices consistently” and stocks a wide assortment of mainstream brands. In May 2021, Coresight Research conducted online price checks for a basket of 10 comparable items at nearby Amazon Fresh competitors (in the same zip code region) at two locations—one in North Hollywood and one in Fullerton, California. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Research Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTFinancial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportNew Retail in China: Alibaba To Open 10 More Membership-Only Wholesale Stores in 2021 Coresight Research June 1, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn our New Retail in China series, we review the latest trends in New Retail, with a focus on major digital platforms and multichannel retail companies in China. We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include Alibaba’s plans for 10 new Freshippo X stores by the end of 2021, JD.com and Louis Vuitton’s new joint shopping model and the newly announced memorandum of understanding between Tencent Cloud and Japanese cosmetics company Premier Anti-Aging. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail in China series, which details Tencent’s investment in Japanese e-commerce solutions provider Rakuten, as well as the latest funding update for JD Property and Pinduoduo’s renewed commitment to digitalizing its agricultural product supply chain. 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:Disrupting Retail: Lessons from SHEIN and TEMU on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain InnovationThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 34: US Retail Sales OutlookMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths
Free Data GraphicThree Things You Need To Know: Market Outlook—Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for Recovery Coresight Research June 1, 2021 Our Market Outlook discusses the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond and consider the primary trends that will drive demand. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:US Online Grocery Survey 2025: Full-Basket Orders Increase as Delivery Retains Its DominanceThe CORE Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailNRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show—Top 10 Tech Themes, from Computer Vision and RFID to AI-Powered Associate DevicesThe Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportHow Will Amazon Fresh Stores Impact the US Grocery Market? Coresight Research June 1, 2021 Reasons to ReadAmazon is rapidly expanding the footprint of its Amazon Fresh store format in the US. In this report, we discuss the following three key ways that the store format will impact US grocery retailers and the overall market: Price competition Innovation around in-store technology Omnichannel competition Our Amazon databank brings together a range of proprietary data on Amazon, with a focus on its US operations. Click here for our insights on the impact of an upcoming rebound in restaurant spending on US grocery. 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:Who Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraSentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 Stores
Free Data GraphicCoresight Bites: UK Retail Sales Jump as Shops Reopen Coresight Research May 31, 2021 In April 2021, total UK retail sales grew significantly year over year, due to the easing of lockdown restrictions and the release of pent-up demand. While weak comparatives were a major factor in this month’s strong growth, April 2021 saw strong sales by any measure. Comparing to 2019 values, April sales still grew by a healthy margin, up from March’s two-year increase. Online sales as a percentage of overall retail sales continued its downward slide, dropping below 30% in April 2021. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Click the image to read more about the topic. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesTariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025—Data GraphicWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraInnovator Profile: Palate—Agile, Authentic Product Feedback for Better Food Innovation
Insight ReportRetail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment and Returns Coresight Research May 31, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe pandemic-driven acceleration in e-commerce presents huge opportunity for retailers but has also given rise to challenges in inventory management, order fulfillment and returns. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their e-commerce fulfillment operations and thus enhance the overall customer experience, as well as manage returns. Click here to view more of our Retail-Tech Landscapes spotlighting innovators that are disrupting the retail industry. Contents (Click to navigate) Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment and Returns Key Trends in E-Commerce Fulfillment Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment and Returns—Infographic Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment and Returns, by Category Micro-Fulfillment Order-Picking Robots Product Delivery Returns Sustainable Packaging Cross-Border E-Commerce 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026Tariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicUS Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square FeetSteadiness Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 15, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker: Consumers’ Shopping Plans for Amazon Prime Day 2021 Coresight Research May 31, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s May 24 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. Our US Consumer Tracker covers the following: Consumers’ plans to shop during Amazon’s Prime Day this year—including the categories in which they expect to browse and purchase, and how they will be influenced by promotions What consumers are doing and where they are going—including declining avoidance of malls and shopping centers What consumers are buying and which retailers consumers are buying from Complementing our weekly survey reports, our new US Consumer Tracker Extra monthly series offers additional insight, including long-term consumer trends and a detailed analysis of where current trends will lead in the coming months. Click here to view our full collection on US Consumer Tracker and US Consumer Tracker Extra reports. 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:Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 6: Costco Wholesale, Deckers Outdoor and Ulta Beauty Report Growth While Department Stores Face Challenges—InfographicAmazon Bids to Acquire TikTok—What It Means for US E-Commerce1Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Lean Inventory, Tariff Mitigation, Supply Chain AdjustmentsPositive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey Insights
Company ProfileOllie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) Company Profile Coresight Research May 30, 2021 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related reports. 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:Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s Next
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: Rising Input Costs To Push Up Prices and Squeeze Retail Margins—Is It Transitory? Coresight Research May 30, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig reflects on a topical theme in retail. This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses inflationary trends in input costs in the US and the impact on retailers’ margins. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 Stores
Insight ReportUS Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2021: Vaccines Quash Some Pandemic-Driven Behaviors (Select Findings) Coresight Research May 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadThis free report presents select findings from the first report in Coresight Research’s new monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series, which supplements the weekly US Consumer Tracker reports with additional insight, including long-term trends in consumer behavior, concerns and expectations, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. We focus on the implications for US retail and provide a detailed analysis of where current trends will lead in the coming months. This report covers the following key topics: Declining avoidance of public places by older consumers (aged over 60) The in-store purchasing habits of social versus less-social consumers The erosion of regional differences in behaviors—covering visits to malls Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings on trends in consumer behavior. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker weekly survey reports. Click here to view Coresight Research’s US Consumer Tracker Databank. 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:Analyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikRedefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and ManufacturersFinancial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsHigh Earners Drive Economic Sentiment Higher: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 35, 2025—Infographic
Event CoverageInsights from Aptos Engage Reimagined: Coresight Research Presents Eight Key Retail Trends Through 2021 Coresight Research May 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadOn May 18, 2021, Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented at the annual Aptos Engage Reimagined event. In this free report, we offer insights from the session, in which Weinswig discussed the current US retail landscape and key retail trends for 2021—covering digital payments, last-mile logistics, livestreaming, sustainability and more. Read more about Coresight Research’s key retail trends to watch in 2021. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The State of US Consumer Sentiment: Insights Presented at NARG Spring Meeting 2025Agentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT UsersFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 11, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 47: IKEA Continues Its Opening Spree; Target To Invest in Stores
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 21: US Store Openings Up 60% Year over Year Coresight Research May 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. We cover: A week-by-week comparison of store openings and closures in the US and UK year to date in 2021—and versus the comparable period in 2020 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2021 major US and UK store openings and closures This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Bob Mills Furniture, Hy-Vee and Scheels in the US and Farmfoods, Homebase, The Range, Saltrock and Victoria’s Secret in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements from Footlocker, L Brands, Nordstrom and Ralph Lauren following the release of quarterly company filings this week. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports. Complementing our weekly report, the Coresight Research US Store Tracker Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2021 year to date, filterable by sector and year. Click here to view. 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store ExpansionAgentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Make Their Products Discoverable and Shoppable for 800 Million ChatGPT UsersPutting the “AI” in “Airlines”: Insights from CES 2025Essential Guide to Shoptalk Fall 2025: Turning Current Challenges into Long-Term Strengths with Retail Alchemy
Deep DiveUS Consumer Tracker Extra, May 2021: Vaccines Quash Some Pandemic-Driven Behaviors Coresight Research May 27, 2021 Reasons to ReadOur new monthly US Consumer Tracker Extra series supplements the weekly US Consumer Tracker reports with additional insight, including long-term trends in consumer behavior, concerns and expectations, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. We focus on the implications for US retail and provide a detailed analysis of where current trends will lead in the coming months. This report covers the following key topics: The return of consumers to social activities, and the retail impact of this trend The in-store purchasing habits of social versus less-social consumers—and the product categories that will see gains Avoidance of public places, by age—and trends in the older consumer demographic (aged over 60) The erosion of regional differences in behaviors—covering travel and visits to malls Click here to view our full collection of US Consumer Tracker weekly survey reports. 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:Groceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonAnalyst Corner: Evaluating Ulta Beauty’s Marketplace Launch as a Strategic Response, with Madhav PitaliyaUS Forecast To See Multibillion-Dollar Hit from Falling International Visitor Spend: Another Retail Headwind
