Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: August 2, 2020—Recent Retailer Bankruptcies Are Sparking Mergers and Acquisitions Coresight Research August 2, 2020 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 recent retailer bankruptcy filings—and explores why these filings do not have to mark the end of the road for retailers and businesses. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. 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:Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsAnalyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaSNAP Policy Changes and Funding Cuts: Impact on RetailersThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 19: China and US Consumer Sentiment in Focus
Event CoverageCoresight Research x Bloomberg Intelligence: The Future of Retail, Supply Chains and Retail Real Estate Coresight Research July 31, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research and Bloomberg Intelligence hosted a series of virtual panel discussions on July 28, 2020, in which industry leaders and company executives explored the future of retail, the supply chain and retail real estate in the new normal, post Covid-19. We present key highlights from the digital event: 1. Luxury retailers are beginning to embrace digital channels. 2. The retail real-estate landscape is shifting quickly, and online shopping demographics and habits are changing. 3. Suppliers and retailers are streamlining the supply chain and improving the shopping experience—such as by leveraging 3D technology Click here to view a video recording of the digital event. 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:Redefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and ManufacturersNextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—AgendaAnalyst Corner: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 31: Ascena Retail Set To Shut More than 1,000 Stores Coresight Research July 31, 2020 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 2020 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2020 major US and UK store openings and closures 2020 major US retail bankruptcies New non-store-closure news This week, there are highlights from Ascena Retail Group, Neiman Marcus and Tailored Brands in the US, and Ben Sherman and Oak Furnitureland in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store opening and closure settlements 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 Trackers. Complementing our weekly Tracker report, the new Coresight Research Retail Store Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2020 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retailing—and What’s NextInnovator Profile: Lica World—Delivering Compelling AI-Created Video to Maximize ROASAnalyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonUS Beauty Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—From Rebound to Reinvention in 2026
Insight ReportJune 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research July 31, 2020 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in June 2020, we saw a strong rebound in the US and the UK, while China continued to see improvements. We examine data and assess the overall trends in the US, the UK and China across the following key consumer indicators: Earnings versus inflation Food and fuel prices Retail sales Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly 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 Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Global Names, Including LEGO, Monos and Uniqlo, Continue to ExpandRetailTech: Empowering Retail’s Front Line, Creating Smarter Stores—Five Tech-Driven Strategies for Associate EnablementJuly 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%
Insight ReportConsumer Tech Briefing: Innovation in Health, Pet Wellness and Smart Glasses—Is Now the Time for Wearables? Coresight Research July 30, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we look at the global market for wearable tech, exploring the major products and players—as well as market developments and innovative applications for wearables. Read more about technological innovations in our previous Consumer Tech Briefing report, which looks at the role of touch-free tech for businesses preparing to reopen safely after the coronavirus lockdown. 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 Retail—Real Estate Insights: Embracing Small Store Formats, Immersive Experiences and Emerging TechnologiesMixed Sentiment Trends Ahead of August 1 Tariffs; Plus, Luxury Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicInnovator Profile: Big Sur AI—Boosting Brands’ Profitability with Commerce-First AI Agents
Event CoverageCoresight Research x Alibaba Group: Finding Growth in the China Market—Tapping the 6.18 Shopping Festival Coresight Research July 30, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe present an edited version of our conversation with Amanda Baldwin, President at Supergoop!, and Erick Haskell, President of International at Allbirds, from a webinar held on June 25, 2020 by Coresight Research and Alibaba Group. In addition to detailing current consumer trends in the China market, the webinar explored the following key topics: The benefits to international brands of partnering with Alibaba’s Tmall Global e-commerce platform to find growth in the China market Strategies for the 6.18 shopping festival The challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis and how the companies responded and adapted to serve consumers—including through omnichannel capabilities and agile operations An audience Q&A session also prompted conversation around market positioning and logistics in the wake of the pandemic. We profile the speakers and their companies at the end of this report. Click here to watch the video recording of this webinar. To register for future Coresight Conversations webinars, please click here. 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:Retail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologySector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data GraphicFinancial Confidence Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 25, 2025—InfographicEconomic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey Insights
Three Things You Need To Know: US Retail Bankruptcies—Store Closures Set To Spike amid Acceleration in Bankruptcy Filings Coresight Research July 30, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Retail Bankruptcies: Store Closures Set To Spike amid Acceleration in Bankruptcy Filings. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To ExpandThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family DollarAgentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement Focus
Insight ReportRetail Reimagined: Using New Selling Models To Drive Sales—Livestreaming and Community Group Buying Coresight Research July 30, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn our Retail Reimagined series, we offer a thematic outlook to the post-crisis world, identifying and discussing key retail trends that are likely to prevail and exploring how retail may be reimagined in response to shifts in demand and supply. The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the ways in which consumers engage in retail, and livestreaming e-commerce and community group buying models have gained traction as retailers look to engage with consumers from afar and provide seamless shopping experiences. In this report, we explore the following key topics: The importance of livestreaming as a means of offsetting the decline in brick-and-mortar store sales, as well as for engaging with customers from afar. How technology can be used to ensure seamless and shoppable livestream experiences to boost sales for brands and retailers. US brands and retailers moving to emulate China’s livestreaming retail successes. Examples of innovative live-streaming and community group buying platform models amid and beyond the Covid-19 crisis—with highlights from Alibaba’s Freshippo and Clinique. Our expectations for the role of community group buying platforms in China and livestreaming in retail in the future—and its implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors. Click here to read the first report in our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the use of gamification to attract shoppers. Click here to read Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. 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:DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App StoreIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicThree Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthSteadiness Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 15, 2025—Infographic
Insight ReportCoresight Research x CEW: Beauty Insights—Spectacular Retail Drives Beauty Growth in China Coresight Research July 30, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe Chinese beauty market is the second largest in the world behind the US, and it is growing at a rapid rate—fueled by e-commerce and social and digital technologies. In this report, we discuss China’s spectacular retail model in beauty, which blends engaging strategies with technologies and optimizes digital marketing and shopping formats with an AI-enabled supply chain. This report is brought to you in partnership with CEW—conversation leaders in the beauty industry and community. Our joint insights highlight five innovative examples of spectacular retail strategies that are helping beauty brands to successfully emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. We also discuss the potential of these strategies to support the growth of the US beauty market. This report is part of our Beauty Insights series, which explores prominent or emerging themes and trends in the global beauty market. Click here to read the previous report in the series, which explores opportunities in India’s beauty and personal care market. 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:Responses to Inflation—Trading Down in Food and Nonfood Remains a Critical Shopping Strategy: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London StoreGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?Financial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey Insights
Company ProfileSalesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) Company Profile Coresight Research July 29, 2020 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:Economic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights2026 Sector Outlook: US Retail—Steady Retail Expansion in a More Stable Economic EnvironmentWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresMixed Sentiment Trends Ahead of August 1 Tariffs; Plus, Luxury Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight Report2020 Tax Tracker, Week 25 and Wrap-Up: Total Refunds Down by $14 Billion; Average Refund Flat Coresight Research July 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis, starting at the end of January until the April 15 deadline. This year, due to Covid-19, the US Department of the Treasury extended the deadline to file (and more importantly, to pay) to July 15. In this report, we look at what happened in the 25th and final week of the 2020 tax filing season, including: How the extended deadline affected filings and refunds. The impact of the coronavirus shutdown on IRS operations. The total number of returns filed and processed this season, as well as the total refunds issued. Read the 2020 Tax Tracker for week 24 here. 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 Back to School 2025, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTokAnalyst Corner: From Models to Markets—The Accelerating Shift Toward AI Applications, with Charlie PoonGroceryshop 2025 Day Three: Driving Grocery’s Future with AI, New Revenue Models and Unified VisionKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths
Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Overview: US Grocery Retailers—Surge in Online Demand To Scale Up Automation in Fulfillment Coresight Research July 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Overview, we explore the current US grocery market and its future outlook, including the competitive landscape and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on market growth and online sales. We also discuss the following key themes: High Covid-19 costs for grocery retailers Amazon’s moves into brick-and-mortar grocery retail A shift from food service to food retail amid the pandemic Centralized fulfillment versus micro-fulfillment The advancement of dark stores The winning streak of discounters—including Aldi US, Grocery Outlet and Lidl US This report includes highlights from selected US grocery retailers such as Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, Costco, Kroger, Target and Walmart, in addition to technology innovators in the market—including Ocado Technology and Takeoff Technologies. Also in this series are our Market Overviews for apparel, luxury and e-commerce platforms. 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 25: Furniture Frenzy—At Home’s Bankruptcy, Ashley’s Store Renewal and Openings from IKEA, Wayfair and MoreHoliday Bites: GLP-1 Disruption with Smaller Baskets, Smaller Sizes—and a Leaner Thanksgiving?—Data GraphicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Claire’s Files for Bankruptcy—Potentially 1,137 Stores To CloseUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail Space
Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing: International Brands Continue To Look to China for Growth Coresight Research July 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report is part of a monthly series in which we discuss developments in China under the banner of “New Retail.” We offer insights into recent news, with a focus on digitalization and strategic collaborations. This month, highlights include new partnerships between Chinese e-commerce platforms and international brands looking for growth opportunities in the wake of the coronavirus crisis—specifically, the launch of Beyond Meat fresh food products in Alibaba’s New Retail supermarket chain Freshippo and Gas Bijoux’s opening of a flagship store on JD.com. The appendix details the last 12 months of New Retail developments in China. Click here to read the previous report in the New Retail Briefing series, which looks at key strategies launched by Chinese e-commerce platforms to support businesses in China and the US post pandemic. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Playbook: GenAI To Reinvent Supply ChainsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 17: US Retail and Consumer LatestThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 2: Global Retail Predictions for 2025
Three Things You Need To Know: US Back to School 2020—The Outlook for Retail amid Uncertainty and a Gloomy Economic Backdrop Coresight Research July 29, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Back to School 2020: The Outlook for Retail amid Uncertainty and a Gloomy Economic Backdrop. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:AWS Re:Invent 2025: Five Insights from a Flood of Agentic AI Announcements by AmazonHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth Cycle
Company ProfileCISCO (NASDAQGS: CSCO) Company Profile Coresight Research July 28, 2020 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 UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 StoresAnalyst Corner: US Foodservice Growth Prospects To Improve, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms—Market Outlook with Sujeet NaikWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 16: B&M and Tesco Provide Store-Opening PlansEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—Infographic
