Deep Dive | May 4, 2022 Premium US Social Commerce Survey 2022: Capitalizing on Social Media Influence in RetailWe present insights into social media shopping in the US, using findings from our latest social commerce survey. We explore the role of social media in the shopping journey, covering platforms, product categories, shopper demographics, influencers and livestreaming. Read More
Insight Report | May 3, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 1: Albertsons, Columbia Sportswear and Kimberly-Clark Raise Guidance; Amazon First-Party Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 1, 2022, namely Albertsons, Amazon, Columbia Sportswear and Kimberly-Clark. Read More
Insight Report | April 29, 2022 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: March 2022 Clothing and Footwear Growth Slows to 3%The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from March 2022, showing that spending is up 3% year over year. Read More
Market Outlook | April 27, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Clean Beauty and Premiumization Drive GrowthThe US beauty market is poised for growth driven by clean beauty and premiumization. This report analyzes the market factors, online market, competitive landscape, and themes we are watching for 2022. Read More
Insight Report | April 19, 2022 Premium India Retail Insights: Retail and Retail-Tech—Upcoming IPOs in 2022As part of our India Retail Insights series, we examine upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs) in India in the retail and retail-tech sectors and discuss key reasons for the recent rise in India’s IPO activity. Read More
Insight Report | April 19, 2022 Premium March 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates to 16.5%In March 2022, total US nonfood store traffic increased by 16.5% year over year, lower than February’s growth of 31.9% year over year. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2022 Premium US Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Demand for Entertainment Drives ViewershipWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in the US, using findings from our latest livestreaming consumer survey. We explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey, covering the market’s size, conversion rate and different formats. Read More
Insight Report | April 13, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace LivestreamingAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new moderation tools for creators, the expansion of brands’ and retailers’ livestreaming schedules, and the entry of new sectors into the livestreaming space. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in IPOsIPOs are on the rise among retail companies. We analyze four key strategies for global retail companies to capitalize on growth opportunities through IPOs. We also detail a four-step action plan for brand owners and retailers seeking to go public via an IPO. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Decentraland’s Fashion WeekAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse and provide coverage of notable attractions and brand offerings during Decentraland’s recent Metaverse Fashion Week. Read More
Insight Report | April 5, 2022 Premium 4Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Improve in the Holiday Quarter Despite Supply Chain DisruptionsOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates increased year over year as well as on a two-year basis for many retailers. Read More
Insight Report | March 31, 2022 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 22% Year over YearThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from February 2022, which show consumer spending in a solid position. Read More
Event Coverage | March 31, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day Four and Wrap-Up: Key Retail Trends Include Personalization, Livestreaming and the MetaverseWe present our top insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 30, as well as the key trends that were discussed throughout the event, This report covers personalization, livestreaming, the metaverse and more. Read More
Event Coverage | March 30, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day Three: Unlocking Creative Collaboration in Beauty, Supply Chain Complexity and Retail TransformationWe present our top insights from the third day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 29, covering fun and creativity in the beauty industry, global supply chain concerns, reverse logistics, data privacy, consumer-centric growth and more. Read More
Insight Report | March 28, 2022 Premium Inclusive Beauty: Opportunities To Reach Older ConsumersBaby boomers could represent a key demographic for beauty brands and retailers as the US population ages. We discuss the opportunities for the beauty industry to be more age-inclusive, with examples of strategies from notable beauty brands. Read More