Insight ReportRobotics and Retail: Our Robot Helpers Find New Jobs in Warehouses, Stores and Coffee Shops Coresight Research March 12, 2020 Reasons to ReadUse of industrial robots around the world has been growing at double-digit rates for nearly a decade, driven by a constantly improving price-performance ratio. At the same time, we’re seeing computing power grow exponentially, igniting an AI revolution in retail robotics. This report looks at: How the use of robotics is growing quickly—and why. New innovations in warehouse robotics that can deliver dramatic productivity gains. In-store robots: What they can do and how they work. 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 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearMapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected?Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Store Closures Climb by Two-Thirds vs. Last YearUS CPG Sales Tracker: E-Commerce Sales Surge, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Insight ReportXcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: March 2020 Coresight Research March 11, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe March 2020 Monthly Fashion Data Report provides detailed information on what’s happening in trending fashion silhouettes and prints. 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. Silk midi dresses are trending and provide an opportunity for luxury retailers. Balloon-sleeve tops still have traction with most selling at full price. Smock dresses are trending and popular with contemporary consumers. 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 29: New Look Closes Additional StoresWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over YearSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic
Flash ReportCoronavirus Briefing: How Tech Companies in China Are Leveraging AI and Cloud Computing To Battle the Coronavirus Coresight Research March 11, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs the coronavirus—or more precisely, fear over the coronavirus—continues to wreak havoc on stock markets and consumer confidence, China’s tech giants have been rolling out tools to help researchers, doctors and even patients. Some of the measures we’ve seen include: AI solutions that greatly speed diagnosis. Chatbots to answer patient questions—potentially avoiding an unnecessary trip to the hospital. Cloud computing solutions that are being made available to researchers looking for vaccines or treatments. 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:January 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting Mid-Single-Digit Growth for the Start of 2025Groceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaAnalyst Corner: The Labubu Craze—Revealing How Gens Z and Alpha Are Redefining Retail, with Charlie PoonUS Tariffs: Three Actions for Risk Mitigation and Long-Term Positioning
Insight Report2020 Tax Tracker, Week 5: Tax Refunds Down Versus Last Year Coresight Research March 11, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs of week five of the US tax-refund season, volumes of refunds are returning to normal after a one-week aberration in which the number and value of refunds was down significantly over last. However, week-five statistics show a decline in the total value of tax refunds. We review the data published by the Internal Revenue Service. Meanwhile, a consumer survey revealed some interesting insights into taxpayer behavior and perceptions: Nearly 45% of those who hire a tax preparer only “glance” at the return. Around 16% sign without reviewing at all. Over half (54%) incorrectly believe the tax preparer is responsible for defending an audit. Almost 36% incorrectly believe tax preparers are responsible for additional payments in case of preparer errors. Millennials and Gen Zers are more likely than any other age group to file a paper return. 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 Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses and What It Means for the EconomyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: M&S To Open Up to 500 New Food StoresPersonal Financial Sentiment Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 19, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 35: Marks & Spencer and New Look To Close Stores
Insight ReportFebruary 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Decline Steepens as Coronavirus Fears Impact Shopper Behavior Coresight Research March 11, 2020 Reasons to ReadUS store traffic slid at its fastest rate in years since May 2019, accelerating sharply from the decline seen in January as coronavirus fears increasingly affected consumer behavior, mainly the desire to avoid crowded locations such as stores. This report looks at how coronavirus-affected shopping is manifesting, including: Retail traffic slid, but those who did venture out came with the intention to buy. Transaction volume also slid far more quickly than in January. The Northeast saw the sharpest decline in traffic, but the slowest decline in sales as people stocked up. 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—InfographicSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsAmazon Prime Day 2025 Wrap-Up: US Purchase Rate Jumps as Retail Rivalry Heats Up—Exclusive Data InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for Administration
Insight ReportInsights from China: How Brands Can Leverage Chinese Quora-Like Platform Zhihu Coresight Research March 10, 2020 Reasons to ReadZhihu is a Chinese online Q&A forum that has grown in popularity among well-educated consumers. The social platform has introduced enhanced features that can be leveraged by brands and retailers to drive brand awareness and consumer engagement. This report discusses the marketing opportunities that Zhihu offers to retailers: Official company accounts allow brands to initiate discussions around its services and products. Key opinion leaders can be engaged as product spokespeople. Livestreaming and article publication features enable brands such as Amazon to create comprehensive Zhihu marketing campaigns. Multiple advertising options mean that retailers can monetize content. 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 29: New Look Closes Additional StoresBlack Friday 2025: Key Insights from US Stores—Solid Shopper Demand, Some True Doorbusters and Greater Omnichannel IntegrationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 27: Store Closures Up 8% Year Over YearWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24
Flash ReportCoronavirus Briefing: China’s PMI Slumps as Disruption Continues in Supply Chain; International Demand Could Be the Next Challenge Coresight Research March 10, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe effects of the coronavirus outbreak on retail are being felt across the globe. With supply-chain disruption continuing, China’s PMI has slumped, with factory activity falling to an all-time low in February 2020. We consider the impact of the virus to China’s exports market going into the second quarter of the year. This report includes recent updates from retailers operating in China. 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:Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 28: Watches of Switzerland Pulls Back on UK Store EstateUS Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for RetailShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Two—Next-Generation Search and the Leading Edge of Storytelling, from Influencers to Lived ValuesEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This Week—Infographic
Question of the WeekWhat New Retail Models Are Emerging in E-Commerce? Coresight Research March 9, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What New Retail Models Are Emerging in E-Commerce? E-commerce platforms, particularly in China and the US, are developing new ways of retailing. Innovations include forming partnerships with video platforms and museums, launching creative initiatives such as shoppable fashion TV shows and leveraging consumer data to achieve more effective target marketing. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Five Ways Brands and Retailers Can Use AI/ML and Shared Data to Energize End-to-End Product ManagementAnalyst Corner: Agentic Commerce Is Progressing at Warp Speed, with John HarmonWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Sainsbury’s To Open 40 StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter Stores
Insight ReportFebruary 2020 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Comp Growth Increases on the Back of Coronavirus Buying Coresight Research March 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoronavirus has landed in the US in a big way, not necessarily the number of cases but in terms of public perception, which is driving some dramatic changes in consumer behavior: Costco management said that coronavirus-related buying added three points to February same-store sales. Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato. This report looks at February same-store sales for these three retailers: Costco’s same-store sales growth rate doubled in February over January, and online sales surged. Buckle, which carries a very different product line, did not grow as strongly. Cato’s same-store sales contracted. 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:Personal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Wrap-Up—Sales-Tax Reforms, Quick Commerce and “Trust Shield” Shape GrowthFinancial Sentiment Recovers; Tariff Pessimism Improves; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London Store
Insight ReportInternational Women’s Day 2020 Update: Brands Across the Globe Launch Marketing Campaigns To Celebrate and Capitalize On the Event Coresight Research March 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadInternational Women’s Day 2020 took place on March 8. We discuss how brands and retailers around the world used the event as an opportunity to tap into consumer awareness of women’s right campaigns and thus increase their exposure and sales potential. Strategies included the formation of partnerships between e-commerce platforms and apparel brands and the launch of women’s empowerement marketing campaigns. In addition, shopping malls in China turned to social media to engage with consumers online during the coronavirus outbreak. This report follows our International Women’s Day Preview, where we highlighted how retailers and e-commerce companies in China use the event as a shopping festival. 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 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsHigh-Income Consumers Turn Optimistic About Economy; Plus, Inflation Awareness Declines: US Consumer Survey InsightsConsumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Deep DiveRetail Innovators: Home-Furnishing Retailers Coresight Research March 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Retail Innovators series examines how key players and startups are disrupting different retail sectors. In this report, we focus on three innovators in the home-furnishing market: DTC brand Burow, furniture rental startup Fernish and design platform Modsy. We discuss these relatively new industry players in the context of changing consumer preferences in the furniture sector, including increasing demand for convenience and a heightened emphasis on sustainability. We provide company profiles and consider the following key topics for each innovator, covering e-commerce and physical retail: How the company has disrupted the market Brick-and-mortar presence Landscape and tailwinds Impact on traditional players 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: The Brave New World of Agentic Shopping, with John HarmonAnalyst Corner: How Is AI Shaping MarTech?—Transforming Your Strategy via Agentic AI, with Manik BhatiaRecent Conference Insights, from World Retail Congress to ICSC Las Vegas: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, June 2025Economic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—Infographic
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly—March 8, 2020 Coresight Research March 8, 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 the latest fronts in the battle between Walmart and Amazon. 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:Sector Focus: Home and Home-Improvement Shopping—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 20: Asda Opens New Format; Skims Plans to Step into the UK in 2026High-Income Consumers’ Sentiment Soars Ahead; Plus, Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight Report2020 Tax Tracker, Week 4: Tax Filings Set To Catch Up with Last Year Coresight Research March 6, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs of week four of the US tax refund season, volumes of refunds are returning to normal after a one-week aberration that saw a significant year-over-year decrease in the number of refunds issued as well as the total value of those refunds. This report looks at where we are as of week four in terms of refunds—and what that may mean for the rest of the season. We are seeing slow but steady growth in total refunds since 2015, as well as increasing number of taxpayers filing electronically. 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 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 19: China and US Consumer Sentiment in FocusWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s Next
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 10: Stage Stores To Close Stores; Ross To Open More Stores Coresight Research March 6, 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 Dick’s Sporting Goods, 7-Eleven and Stage Stores in the US and BrightHouse and McColl’s 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:Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersAnalyst 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 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—Again
Event CoverageHighlights from the AAFA Executive Summit 2020: Environmental Stewardship and Digital Transformation Coresight Research March 6, 2020 Reasons to ReadExecutives from apparel, footwear and fashion accessory brands and retailers such as Target came together for two days of discussion, seeking to tackle the issues facing their businesses. We present key insights from the AAFA Executive Summit 2020: Environmental stewardship involvessustainability and transparency. Retailers need to formally commit to sustainabilityand take action. Collaboratingwith others—even competitors—to share expertise can help jump-start result The early adoptionof technology could provide a competitive edge. 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:Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—InfographicDepartment Stores in Focus; Plus, Consumer Sentiment Latest: US Consumer Survey Insights
