Event PresentationRetail Reimagined: Impact Across Categories Coresight Research May 30, 2020 Executive Summary Shifts in consumer spending Shifts in consumer behavior Technologies seeing gains in the current environment East-to-West learnings 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 Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data GraphicEarnings Insights 3Q25: Strong Growth at Ulta, Improvement at Macy’s and Solid Demand at Dollar StoresAnalyst Corner: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerAnalyst Corner: Five CPG Sector Insights from This Quarter’s Earnings, with Madhav Pitaliya
Amazon Databank: New from Coresight Research Coresight Research May 29, 2020 Our new Amazon Databank brings together a range of proprietary data on Amazon, with a focus on its US operations. Metrics include Prime membership rates; what US shoppers buy on Amazon.com, including comparisons to retail rivals in apparel and grocery; Amazon’s gross merchandise volume (GMV); and details of its product offerings in clothing and private label. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:July 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3+% Growth To Continue Amid Mixed Economic SignalsEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonSeasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Insight ReportApril 2020 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Coresight Research May 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadAnalyzing consumer demand in April 2020, it is clear that the month saw the worst impact of the coronavirus in the US and the UK, while China experienced a small rebound. 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:Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI Will Change Shopping and Selling, with John HarmonWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24Singles’ Day 2025 Around the World—Global Observations
Insight ReportApril 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines by over 96%, but Less Steeply Toward the End of the Month Coresight Research May 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight 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. Highlights from our April 2020 Retail Traffic report: April saw near-100% declines in US store traffic due to widespread coronavirus-led lockdowns for at least the first three weeks. Nonessential retailers have been severely impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns—with the apparel sector experiencing the largest traffic decline. By region, declines were fairly consistent, clustering at approximately 96%. 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: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik BhatiaHigher-Income Sentiment Declines; Holiday Shopping Lull Before a Promotional Surge: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Three Key Predictions for India Retail in 2025, with Sujeet NaikThe Impacts of US Tariffs: Assessing Companies’ International Sourcing Exposure by Country
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 22: L Brands To Close Stores Coresight Research May 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. We cover: 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 L Brands and The TJX Companies in the US. 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:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To ExpandEconomic Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 50, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Marks & Spencer Announces Store Openings Across Multiple Formats
Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Consumers Remain Cautious and Selective Toward Post-Lockdown Activities Coresight Research May 28, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Consumers Remain Cautious and Selective Toward Post-Lockdown Activities. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:algolia test postDeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup That Has Overtaken ChatGPT on Apple’s App StoreEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsAnalyst Corner: US Grocery Real Estate—The Great Divide in 2025, with Sujeet Naik
Insight ReportBeauty Insights: The Future of Home Hair Color as Salons Reopen Coresight Research May 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadSalons are reopening across the US as coronavirus lockdowns are lifted. We assess the impacts of the Covid-19 lockdown and recovery on the home hair color product category and explore the possible future reality of the hair color sector over the next year. We discuss the influence of the following key consumer trends: Beauty services are a priority for US consumers post lockdown, according to a Coresight Research proprietary survey Home hair color product usage surged during lockdowns—with beauty brands reinventing content to engage with consumers online This report presents examples of digital content strategies by Madison Reed and L’Oréal—including virtual try-ons, tutorials and livestreaming. 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 about the lessons that can be learned from the livestreaming trend in China. 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:Holiday Bites: US Holiday Travelers Plan To Spend Less—Data GraphicRetail 2025: India Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—Infographic
Deep DiveSocial Commerce Platforms: Diverse Opportunities for Brands and Retailers Coresight Research May 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe present the social commerce landscapes in China and the US, discussing major platforms across areas such as social media, livestreaming, group buying and e-commerce. This report highlights the broader scope of the Chinese market and the learnings that Western companies could take from China’s alternative social commerce models, as well as the opportunities for brands and retailers in the sector. This market research report considers the influence of the coronavirus pandemic in changing consumers’ social commerce habits. We also explore the following key content: Social media platforms with e-commerce functions in the US—including Facebook and Instagram Social media platforms with e-commerce functions in China—including Little Red Book and short-video apps Douyin and Kwai Group-buying platforms in the US and China—including Pinduoduo Supplier-to-business-to-consumer platforms in China—including Beidian Social media functionality on e-commerce platforms—including Amazon, Taobao and JD.com As part of this market overview, we outline the estimated growth of the social commerce sectors in China and the US over the next few years. 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 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over YearThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime Day6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey InsightsAmazon Prime Day 2025: Preview—Five Essential Insights on Consumers’ Shopping Plans
Event PresentationRetail Reimagined: New Retail Opportunities Coresight Research May 27, 2020 Executive Summary Current state of US retail Learnings from China’s experience Retail reimagined: new retail opportunities 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:Sentiment; Tariff Perceptions; Inflation Reactions—Taking the Consumer Pulse on Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—Infographic
Event CoverageOpen for Business with Brad Burgess, Global Affairs Executive: Digital and Supply Chain Strategies during a Crisis and Beyond Coresight Research May 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadPart of the Coresight Research & Blue Yonder Open for Business webinar series, we present the transcript from our conversation with Brad Burgess, Global Head of Corporate Affairs at JD.com, on April 29, 2020. As business leaders are managing their companies through the coronavirus crisis, we are working to stay engaged with, and facilitate an open dialogue for, companies of all sizes. This webinar offered insights into supply chain challenges and technological innovations in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. In addition to detailing the history and radical strategies that underpin JD.com’s success, Burgess discussed the following key topics: The challenges in the supply chain presented by the Covid-19 outbreak and how JD.com was well positioned to handle them—including its operations during each Chinese New Year holiday The technological innovations used to combat supply chain issues—including omnichannel fulfillment and drones Dynamics of the workforce during the pandemic In addition, we reviewed responses from webinar attendees to a live poll around supply chain pain points and demand forecasting. A Q&A session also prompted conversation around customer service, end-to-end logistics and east-to-west learnings. Burgess noted changes in Chinese consumer behavior and looked ahead to trends in a post-coronavirus environment, such as livestreaming. 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:Economic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Claire’s UK Bought Out of BankruptcyRetail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Store Openings Down 11% Year Over Year
Deep DiveUS Generations and Spending: The Future of Millennials’ Consumer Behavior, Influenced by Covid-19 Coresight Research May 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn this first report in our US Generations and Spending series, we focus on the buying behaviors of millennials, which have recently been altered by the coronavirus lockdown. We explore how these changes may impact millennials’ spending in the long term. This report covers the following key content: Product categories that US millennials have been buying more of during the coronavirus lockdown Ways in which millennial consumers expect to change their behavior after the outbreak ends The size of the millennial demographic in the US and its expected growth through 2030 Millennial households’ share of total US spending—and average expenditure on different retail categories We discuss the implications for retailers and the actions that they could take to adapt their assortment and selling strategies to reflect millennials’ changed spending behaviors moving forward. Click here to read Coresight Research’s coverage of the Covid-19 crisis, which includes weekly surveys on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for US retail. 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:AI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of ApplicationsIntroducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To WatchWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 21: US Retail and Consumer Developments
Insight Report2020 Tax Tracker, Week 16: Tax Filings Down, IRS Issues $258 Billion in Economic Impact Payments Coresight Research May 27, 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, the US Department of the Treasury extended the deadline to file (and more importantly, to pay) July 15. In this report, we look at what happened in the 16th week of the 2020 tax filing season, including: How the extended deadline has affected filings and refunds so far. The impact of the coronavirus shutdown on IRS operations. The current status of returns filed, processed and refunds issued. The total number and amount of Economic Impact Payments to date. Read the 2020 Tax Tracker for week 15 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:China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2025: Promotion Rules Simplified, Extended Festival Duration and Governmental StrategiesUS Back to School 2025, Part 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 7: Consumer Sentiment FocusWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 8: US Store Closures Exceed 3,000, Up 420% Year Over Year
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Flash ReportRetail 2020: 10 China E-Commerce Trends—Update, Shaped by Covid-19 Coresight Research May 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe update our 10 trends for China e-commerce for 2020 to incorporate five new trends that have emerged in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and consequent changes in Chinese consumer behavior. New e-commerce trends include community buying, off-price luxury and supply-chain transparency—adding to the previously identified trends that we believe will persist, such as the continuing growth of livestreaming and the increasing adoption of advanced technologies for logistics in retail. We discuss the implications for brands and retailers of the 10 e-commerce trends in China. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Coresight Research is publishing ongoing coverage on the coronavirus outbreak, which can be accessed 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:Rolling Metric Sentiment Declined This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 36, 2025—InfographicHoliday Bites: Toys and Games Show Resilience and AI Suitability—Data GraphicSingles’ Day 2025: Three Trends To Look For as AI Moves Center StageAnalyst Corner: How Is AI Shaping MarTech?—Transforming Your Strategy via Agentic AI, with Manik Bhatia
Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing: Tmall Debuts a Luxury Discount Platform, Enabling Brands To Clear Inventory Coresight Research May 26, 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 the new initiatives that brands and e-commerce platforms have launched to generate sales in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic—such as Tmall’s new luxury discount channel and Decathlon’s success on its Tmall Super Brand Day. Tencent has also set up its own mini program to capitalize on the group-buying trend in China’s lower-tier markets. Furthermore, Shanghai kicked off a new, two-month-long “55 (Double Five) Shopping Festival” to revive the economy post coronavirus lockdowns, which we discuss in a separate report. The appendix of this report 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 looked at retail firsts on e-commerce platform Tmall—specifically, the use of livestreaming for Shanghai Fashion Week and the launch of Huda Beauty’s flagship store. 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 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing StoresEconomic Sentiment Shows First Uptick in Eight Weeks; Plus, Drugstore and Pharmacy Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—InfographicEconomic Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 50, 2025—Data Graphic
