Deep Dive | October 21, 2021 Free Report The Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey FindingsIt is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in increasing productivity and employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider. Read More
Deep Dive | October 19, 2021 Free Report Where, What and How Will US Consumers Shop for Holiday 2021?The Coresight Research x January Digital 2021 US Holiday Insights Survey explores US consumers’ expectations to shop for the holidays. Trends uncovered will enable brands and retailers to generate data-driven marketing strategies to effectively gain share of wallet during this critical year-end opportunity. This free report is sponsored by strategic consulting and media firm January Digital. Read More
Insight Report | October 19, 2021 Premium September 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease FurtherIn September 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 19.0% on a two-year basis (as compared to August 2019), an improvement from August’s 23.9% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Insight Report | October 18, 2021 Premium September 2021 US Retail Sales: Two-Year Sales Growth Accelerates, Driven by Nonstore RetailersTotal US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by a strong 25.8% when compared to 2019 values. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in September 2021. Read More
Insight Report | October 8, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, October 2021: In-Store and Embedded Videos Are Gaining PopularityAs 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 rise of a new breed of livestream host, the streaming options for store-based retailers and the spread of livestream content onto product pages. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | October 8, 2021 Premium Playbook: Livestreaming E-Commerce—A Guide for Global Brands and RetailersIn this Playbook, we outline key strategies that brands and retailers can adopt to launch in the growing livestreaming e-commerce space, covering livestream channels and formats, choosing the right hosts, consumer communities, brand stories and more. Read More
Deep Dive | October 7, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce Tech Providers and PlatformsLivestream shopping combines entertainment and e-commerce. First established in China, it is fast becoming an essential marketing tool for brands and retailers around the world. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities. Read More
Deep Dive | October 6, 2021 Free Report Solving for Payment Authorization Failures: How North American Merchants Can Recoup Lost RevenueAmid a consumer shift to e-commerce, merchants can no longer neglect payment authorization failures. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we discuss how retailers perceive and handle the issue and present recommendations for how they can more effectively deal with payment authorization failures to recoup lost revenue. This free report is sponsored by e-commerce solutions provider Riskified. Read More
Insight Report | October 6, 2021 Premium 2Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Increase Year over Year and on a Two-Year BasisOur 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 2Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, many retailers posted improved inventory turnover levels year over year and on a two-year basis. Read More
Insight Report | October 4, 2021 Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Strongly in August 2021The 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 the continued recovery in consumer spending on apparel in August 2021, as pandemic restrictions ease. Read More
Insight Report | October 1, 2021 Register for Free Access One Week Until 10.10: Counting Down to Coresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping FestivalCoresight Research’s second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021. We present three key insights into the 10.10 Shopping Festival as we count down to this year’s event. Read More
Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Premium 2Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Post Strong ResultsWe assess the recent performance of selected US-based retailers, brands, e-commerce platforms and REITs in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps for the second quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Deep Dive | September 27, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in India RetailFollowing pandemic-led disruption, India’s retail sector looks set to see marked differences as we move into 2022. We present 10 trends that are impacting the sector and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on consumer shifts. Read More
Insight Report | September 24, 2021 Register for Free Access 10 Things To Know About the 10.10 Shopping Festival: Coresight Research Kicks Off Holiday Season with Livestream-Focused EventThe second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021, powered by Coresight Research. We explore 10 important things to know about the livestream-focused festival. Read More
Insight Report | September 15, 2021 Premium Competitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021As 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 live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More