Deep DiveAmerica’s Changing Shopping Centers: Part 1—Where the Mall Stands Now Coresight Research March 18, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe first report in our series America’s Changing Shopping Centers explores the changing US mall landscape through a host of data points. The coronavirus outbreak will hit physical retail in the short to medium term; this report focuses on longer-term trends driving shifts in the US mall landscape. Among the themes we look at are: How the rationalization of mall space has lagged store closures—which, in turn, lagged channel shifts. The impact of changing consumer behavior, including spending patterns and channel shifts in key nonfood categories such as apparel. When store closures peaked for the important mall sectors of department stores and apparel specialty retailers—and the impact these closures had on mall occupancy rates. Occupancy rates for US malls overall and for leading REITs such as Brookfield, Macerich, Simon, Taubman and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. How major REITs compare on sales per square foot—including Brookfield, CBL, Macerich, PREIT, Simon, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Taubman and Washington Prime Group. 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 13: Dollar Tree, Inc. To Sell Family DollarWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion PlanWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: Bodycare Enters Administration and Closes StoresMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused Initiatives
Flash ReportAmazon Suspends Inbound Shipments of Non-Essential Products from Marketplace Sellers Coresight Research March 18, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs US consumers become increasingly concerned with the spreading coronavirus outbreak, shoppers have shunned malls and stores—leading to a sudden spike in online buying that even Amazon is having trouble managing. To manage the surge, the company announced plans to hire 100,000—and will limit online sales to specific essential categories. This report looks at: What is driving the surge in online buying, and how Amazon is coping. Who decides if a product is “essential.” Which products are in, and which are out (i.e. “non-essential”). Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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:Sector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 2: Adidas, CVS, Sprouts and More Report Solid Sales Growth—InfographicFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicConnected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025
Three Things You Need To Know: US Social Commerce Survey: Instagram, Influencers and Shopping Coresight Research March 17, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Social Commerce Survey: Instagram, Influencers and Shopping. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 37: YTD Retail Bankruptcies Hit 25Analyst Corner: Five Back-to-School Shopping Trends to Watch, with Madhav PitaliyaThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker Extra
Flash ReportAmazon Plans To Add 100,000 Workers, Bucking the COVID-19 Employment Trend Coresight Research March 17, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe rapid change in mood in the US over the scale and impact of a looming COVID-19 outbreak has spawned rapid changes in consumer behavior (much of it at the advice of the CDC, to be fair) that has consumers avoiding all crowded places—hitting foot traffic hard. This report looks at why amid the fast-unfolding slowdown Amazon is hiring: Up to 100,000 new positions will be created. The company plans to give these new (and existing) employees a raise. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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:Black Friday 2025 Around the World: Global Retail ObservationsThe New AI Unicorn—Reka AI Secures $110 Million from NVIDIA and Snowflake: What You Need to KnowAnalyst Corner: Understanding US Consumer Economy Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Challenges, with Manik BhatiaTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries
Insight ReportConsumer Tech Briefing: Technology To Reduce Returns, Enhance Product Listings and Boost Brand Engagement Coresight Research March 17, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, highlights include the introduction of a new size-and-fit feature on Very.co.uk to reduce product returns; Mastercard’s partnership with designer Diane von Furstenberg to provide an immersive shopping journey in the DVF flagship store; and Burberry’s use of augmented reality to enhance consumer engagement through their smartphone. Read more about how retailers are driving customer engagement through AR technology in the previous Consumer Tech Briefing report. 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 1: Early Shopping, Tariff Worries and Strategic Choices Shape BTS 2025Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—InfographicMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural HeadwindsHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—Infographic
Deep DiveInnovator Intelligence: Can Personalization and Data Privacy Co-Exist? Coresight Research March 17, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report forms part of our Innovator Intelligence series, which focuses on emerging companies that are disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. We explore the personalization market in retail, considering how companies can create hyper-personalized experiences for their customers while addressing data privacy concerns. We discuss this trend in the context of growing consumer expectations and global customer retention rates. Anagog offers on-device AI technology that enables companies to use smartphones as AI data engines on which they can analyze data locally. We examine how Anagog is disrupting the market, by considering the following: The two main components of Anagog’s offering, JedAI SDK and JEMA The company’s market positioning and key competitive advantages, including data privacy and real-time insights The company’s business model, go-to-market strategy and upcoming announcements 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: US Seasonal Shopping in the Holiday Quarter, with Aditya KaushikWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Aldi and Topshop To Open StoresShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Marks & Spencer Opens Airside Food Stores
Question of the WeekWhat Is the Proportion of Clothing Brands in Amazon’s Total Private-Label Portfolio? Coresight Research March 16, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Is the Proportion of Clothing Brands in Amazon’s Total Private-Label Portfolio? Amazon had 149 private-label brands in its portfolio as of February 2020, of which 75% were clothing brands. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Global Outreach Summit 2025 Insights: India’s Digital Leap in Apparel Sourcing and SustainabilityWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 30: Claire’s Reportedly Plans to File for BankruptcyUS CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty and Food Drive E-Commerce Growth; Discretionary Categories ReboundWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store Expansion
Flash ReportFormer Home Depot CFO Carol Tomé To Succeed David Abney as UPS CEO Coresight Research March 16, 2020 Reasons to ReadOn March 12, 2020, United Parcel Service (UPS) announced it has appointed Carol Tomé as CEO, effective June 1, 2020. Tomé is a retired Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from Home Depot. This report looks at: How Tomé helped Home Depot grow shareholder value during her 18-year tenure as CFO. Tomé’s unique position as the first outsider to serve as UPS CEO—and the first woman. 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: What’s Happening in Beauty Retail?—Analyzing Mixed Performance and Success Strategies with Madhav PitaliyaHot Tech Trends and Cool Products Unveiled: CES 2025 Pre-Conference InsightsHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for Groceries
Insight ReportUS Social Commerce Survey: Infographic Coresight Research March 16, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe explore the results of a Coresight Research proprietary survey of US social media users. This infographic focuses on how Instagram is used by US consumers as part of the shopping journey. Read the full report 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:Holiday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearAnalyst Corner: US Foodservice Growth Prospects To Improve, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms—Market Outlook with Sujeet NaikAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of Mind
Deep DiveUS Social Commerce Survey: Instagram, Influencers and Shopping Coresight Research March 16, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis is the first 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 focus on photo-sharing platform Instagram, which was found to be the most popular social media channel for shopping among consumers aged 18–24. We discuss a number of key findings across the following topics: How often consumers use Instagram to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories The impact of Instagram influencers on US social media shoppers View an infographic summary of these findings 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:Consumer Sentiment Continues to Improve; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Claire’s Files for Bankruptcy—Potentially 1,137 Stores To CloseCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the Year
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly—March 15, 2020 Coresight Research March 15, 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 discount stores continue to expand as many US retailers shrink their store fleets. Each report also includes the following content: Recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the US—this week’s highlights include Sephora, Puig and Prada. Macroeconomic updates for Asia, Europe, Latin America and the US. An earnings calendar for Coresight 100 companies. A calendar of upcoming retail events. 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:Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retailing—and What’s NextWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 50: Dollar General To Open More Than 450 Stores in 2026Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Recap—12 Innovators, Two WinnersAnalyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik Bhatia
Flash ReportCoronavirus Briefing: US Retailers Hit by Both Demand and Supply Chain Issues Coresight Research March 13, 2020 Reasons to ReadMajor US retailers are assessing the impact of the outbreak in China on their businesses, in supply chain and retail demand—and they are looking for clues as to how things could play out in other coronavirus-affected markets in the coming months. This report looks at: Major brands’ and retailers’ exposure to the China market—and the likely impact. US retailers’ reliance on suppliers in China—and what it means for their supply chains. The impact on Chinese tourist-reliant businesses—and what it could mean if global tourism falls. Brands and retailers discussed include American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Estée Lauder, Gap, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Nike, Under Armour, VF Corporation and Wayfair. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive ChangeAnalyst Corner: Five Key Insights from US Black Friday 2025 and What They Mean for the Rest of Holiday 2025, with Anand KumarHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth Estimates
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 11: Art Van Furniture Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Coresight Research March 13, 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 Art Van Furniture, Korger and Nordstrom in the US and John Lewis Partnership in the UK. We also discuss quarterly store openings/closures 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:Playbook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to PowerhouseCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing Stores
Three Things You Need To Know: Is Omnichannel The Future For Furniture Retail? Coresight Research March 12, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Is Omnichannel the Future for Furniture Retail? Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John MercerWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—InfographicInnovator Profile: Lumi AI—Uncovering Hidden Value with Automated Data Intelligence
Insight ReportXcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: March 2020—Top Trends Include Slit Skirts and Tie-Front Tops Coresight Research March 12, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe March 2020 Monthly Fashion Trend Report shows what’s trending in fashion silhouettes and print based on consumer searches. The result is a report that shows which fashion trends are accelerating, which are steadily growing—and which are on the decline. This report looks at the newest trends for March 2020. Slit skirts are a steady growth trend and available at numerous price points. Tie-front tops are an accelerated growth trend and price points tend to be on the low end. 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:Inconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicUS Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of MindAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John Harmon
