Insight ReportUS Grocery Pop-Ups: Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak, Nonretailers Launch Grocery Pop-Up Stores To Meet Local Needs Coresight Research April 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe coronavirus outbreak has prompted nongrocery companies in the US to open pop-up stores, through which they can sell inventory to local consumers. There are examples of this phenomenon in the restaurant sector, as many US states have banned restaurant dining due to the pandemic. We discuss examples of recently launched grocery pop-up stores by restaurants and other companies in the US. We also consider the future of the pop-up format in the grocery sector, as it offers many advantages to retailers beyond the scope of the coronavirus crisis. 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:Transforming Beauty Retail: AI Across the Value Chain, from Innovation to PersonalizationUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Spikes and Beauty Sales Growth Jumps, Driven by Prime Day and Competing July 2025 Sales EventsGroceryshop 2025 Day Four: AI and Data Are Driving Shopper Journeys and Unified OrganizationsAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie Poon
Insight ReportEast-to-West Learnings: How Chinese Grocery Retailers Have Enhanced Efficiency To Get Food to Consumers during the Coronavirus Crisis Coresight Research April 8, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe second report in our East-to-West Learnings series looks at how grocery retailers in China have enhanced efficiency in the face of challenges caused by the coronavirus crisis. We discuss initiatives such as creating product bundles and collaborating with other industry players to meet consumer demand while minimizing the spread of the coronavirus. We consider how grocery retailers in the US could learn from China’s efforts as the coronavirus situation worsens in the West. Read about the new employment models that Chinese retailers adopted to address the labor imbalance caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak 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:Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey InsightsSentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsSector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data GraphicUS Drugstore and Pharmacy Retailing: Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape—The Pharmacy Shakeout
Flash ReportMacy’s CFO Announces Departure, One Week after Companywide Furlough and Delisting from S&P 500 Coresight Research April 8, 2020 Reasons to ReadMacy’s has seen a string of developments in the past week, with the latest being the departure of its CFO, effective May 31, 2020. This comes on the heels of a companywide furlough and the company’s delisting from the S&P 500 last week. Macy’s began temporarily closing all of its stores from March 17 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. It remains to be seen how long-term these closures will be and how deeply they will affect the retailer. 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:Global Luxury—Real Estate Insights: Brands Move from Tenants to Landlords, with Innovative, Experience-Rich FlagshipsFinancial Confidence Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 42, 2025—Data GraphicHigh-Income Consumers’ Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Accelerates: US Consumer Survey InsightsDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth Cycle
Insight Report2020 Tax Tracker, Week 9: Tax Filings Slow Down, Average Refund Up $35 from Last Year Coresight Research April 8, 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 (of which the IRS is a part) announced the deadline to file (and more importantly, to pay) has been extended to July 15, but has closed assistance centers and suspended in-person tax assistance meetings. In this report, we look at what happened in the ninth 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. Read the 2020 Tax Tracker for week 8 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:AI in Retail: What’s Now and What’s Next—Premium Subscriber Call, November 2025Agentic Commerce: How Retailers Can Employ OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol To Unleash a True AI Shopping AgentConsumer Sentiment Declines as Tariffs Loom: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 28, 2025—InfographicUS Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel Transformation
Insight ReportUS Easter Retail Preview 2020: Retailers Must Offer Optimism and Seize the Few Opportunities amid Coronavirus Crisis Coresight Research April 8, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith Easter just around the corner, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the holiday this year amid the coronavirus crisis. We consider the outlook for retail this Easter in light of current shopping trends. In this report, we look at how retailers could leverage key opportunities in the Easter period to positively engage with consumers to drive sales in the short term as well as increase brand perception for long-term gains. 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:How Will Tariffs Impact China’s Singles’ Day 2025? Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need to KnowFinancial Sentiment Hits a Year-to-Date High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 33, 2025—InfographicEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 7: Dollar Stores See Growth Amid Tariff Pressures—InfographicWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Flash ReportGap Cancels Shipments of Summer Orders and Stops Fall Production due to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retailers Prepare for the Long Haul Coresight Research April 8, 2020 Reasons to ReadFollowing the temporary closure of all of its stores from March 19, Gap Inc. is reportedly going to cancel shipments of summer order and halt fall production due to the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We outline the measures that the company is said to be taking, including furloughs of store workers. We also consider the wider disruption of the outbreak on retail supply chains and the retailers that have already announced vensor or customer order cancellations. See the Coresight Research Coronavirus Tracker for regularly updated details of announced temporary store closures or reduced opening hours by major US retailers in response to the pandemic. 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:Analyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonSentiment; Tariff Perceptions; Inflation Reactions—Taking the Consumer Pulse on Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentUS Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last?
Insight ReportAI in Retail: Accelerating Digital Transformation Coresight Research April 7, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report, part of our AI in Retail series, discusses the growing adoption of AI technologies, covering the following topics: Total funding raised globally by AI startups over the past four years Examples of AI technology applications in brick-and-mortar retail Recent developments in AI in the context of the current coronavirus pandemic Click here to view more of our reports on AI in 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:March 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Our Retail Growth Projections in an Uncertain ContextHead-to-Head in Global Luxury Retailing: Kering vs. LVMHFrom Prohibition to Participation: Measuring the Impact of Cannabis and Psychedelic Mushroom Legalization on Consumer SpendingWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 11: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—Updates from BJ’s, Dick’s, Macy’s and More
Deep DiveNew Retail Models in the Global Beauty Market Coresight Research April 7, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis is the second report of a series in which we explore new models of retailing across different sectors and channels. In this report, we focus on the innovative capabilities being developed by beauty retailers and brands, with highlights from major players Sephora and Ulta Beauty, among others. In the global beauty market, retailers and brands are: Using technologies to enhance the customer experience—including livestreaming functions, virtual try-ons and digital storefronts. Offering extended features to better serve customers—such as save-a-sale programs and alternative payment options. Embracing cross-channel retail to drive shopper engagement. Using consumer data to target consumers and forming partnerships to diversify offerings. Launching social media video marketing strategies and adopting social commerce to increase brand awareness. Click here to read the first report in the series, which explores new retail models in 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 US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion PlanWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 30: US Retail and the Consumer—Latest MetricsAnalyst Corner: Three Consumer-Focused Predictions for US Retail for the Second Half of 2025, with Anand Kumar
Three Things You Need To Know: Beauty Activism Represents the Next Wave of Brand Differentiation Coresight Research April 7, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Beauty Activism Represents the Next Wave of Brand Differentiation. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Wrap-Up—The Future of Retail Will Be Driven by AI, Innovation and a Commitment to SustainabilityUS Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized ExpansionAnalyst Corner: Are You Ready for the Future of Physical Retail? Three Trends in US Retail Real Estate, with Anand KumarUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sustains Double-Digit Growth Rate; In-Store Sales Expansion Slows
Question of the WeekHow Worried Are US Consumers about the Coronavirus Outbreak? Coresight Research April 6, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Worried Are US Consumers about the Coronavirus Outbreak? Over half of US consumers (52.6%) are now extremely concerned about the coronavirus outbreak, up 6.9 percentage points from last week. A total of 89% of respondents are now either somewhat or extremely concerned about the coronavirus, up from 85% a week earlier. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store ExpansionHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel Integration
Insight ReportCoronavirus Insights: Learnings from NIKE’s and Lululemon’s China Experiences Coresight Research April 6, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith China embracing signs of recovery from the coronavirus crisis, we look at the lessons that NIKE and Lululemon have learned from their experiences in the country. We consider how the two athletic apparel companies might use this knowledge to inform their approaches to other markets being affected by the pandemic. At the end of March 2020, both NIKE and Lululemon reported favorable earnings amidst the coronavirus outbreak. We discuss coronavirus-related highlights from the companies’ reports, covering the following key content: NIKE’s four-phase coronavirus playbook and Lululemon’s two-workstream approach The use of digital channels—such as activity apps and social media—to engage with consumers and encourage them to stay active The growth of e-commerce through digital marketing Product innovation and creativity in new product launches How NIKE and Lululemon have maintained positions of strength through the coronavirus crisis 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:Rolling Metric Picks Up After Last Week’s Dip: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 29, 2025—InfographicKeeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025Innovator Profile: RetailReady—Transforming Retail Compliance with AI and Computer VisionConnected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025
Deep DiveUS Social Commerce Survey: How Consumers Use Social Media for Shopping—Overview Coresight Research April 6, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis is the final report of a four-part series that explores the use of social media by US shoppers. Based on data from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we provide an overview of our key insights across the following topics: The most popular social media platforms for researching, discovering and buying products across multiple categories The categories most shopped on social media Discretionary spending by US social media shoppers The impact of social media influencers on shopping behavior The abandoning of purchases due to a lack of platform functionality The sharing of content by social media shoppers after they make a purchase Implications for brands Read more about the impact of social media on shopping behavior and US consumers’ use of Instagram in the shopping journey. 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 Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sales Surge, Outpacing In-Store GrowthThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentThe STORE Framework for Driving Innovation in Retail
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly—April 5, 2020 Coresight Research April 5, 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” looks at how US retail sales could shape up during and after the coronavirus crisis. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe, Latin America 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:Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 46: Boll & Branch Nearly Doubles Its Store CountWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Watches of Switzerland Closes 10 StoresAnalyst Corner: All Things Tech at Shoptalk Spring 2025 with John HarmonEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 14: GameStop Announces Store Closures Coresight Research April 3, 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 Fairway Market, GameStop and Shoe Carnival in the US and BrightHouse and Jack Wills 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. See the Coresight Research Coronavirus Tracker for regularly updated details of announced temporary store closures or reduced opening hours by major US retailers. 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:Research Preview: Agentic Commerce—Retail Moves to Product Visibility and Checkout on ChatGPTWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 41: Claire’s To Close 145 StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 18: Skechers To Close Multiple Stores; Whole Foods Market To Open Smaller-Format StoresWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: Openings by Daiso, LEGO and Target
Flash ReportCoronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Shoppers Cut Back Further, with Apparel Bearing the Brunt (Select Findings) Coresight Research April 3, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s April 1 survey of US consumers on the coronavirus crisis. We asked respondents about the impact of the pandemic on their behaviors and their expectations. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. This report features extracts from our full survey, including: How concerned respondents are about the coronavirus outbreak. Whether consumers are increasing or decreasing their spending in certain categories. The challenges facing the US apparel market from shopper cutbacks. The impact, or expected impact, on respondents’ jobs and incomes. Our full report is available to premium subscribers and provides additional survey findings including: How concerned US consumers are about the coronavirus outbreak, what they are worried about, and how long they think the severe impacts of the outbreak will last. Whether shoppers are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and, if so, which types of products. Whether consumers expect to make more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories. Respondents’ concerns about jobs and incomes. What proportion of US consumers are now avoiding public places or travel, and what kind of places they are avoiding. Whether respondents expect to retain changed behaviors even after the COVID-19 outbreak ends and, if so, which. Our latest research provides an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on March 25 and March 17–18. We provide week-over-week comparisons for many metrics. In addition to this survey, 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:July 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates to Second-Highest Rate YTD, Supported by Prime DayInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data IntelligenceWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close StoresThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US Retail
