Overview

Can you help answer questions such as: What does the future hold for physical retail stores? How is the US shopping mall landscape evolving? How do physical stores create value in an increasingly digital retail landscape? How is quick commerce changing the economics of physical retail?

If you can, this may be the role for you.

Coresight Research is seeking a Research Associate/Analyst to support its research on North American-focused retail real estate and omnichannel retailing. Coverage areas include retail stores, shopping center formats and omnichannel retailing such as quick commerce and video commerce.

This role is focused on producing high-quality, insight-driven research, primarily in the form of reports and, less regularly, presentation decks. This includes sector coverage, thematic reports, data analysis and client- and media-facing deliverables. The Research Associate/Analyst will work closely with a data team, and leadership to strengthen Coresights thought leadership and client impact.

Role & responsibilities

1. Sector Research & Coverage

- Research and write retail real estate industry reports, typically with a US/Canada focus. This will include thematic reports on subjects such as US shopping malls and other shopping center types; the evolving and future role of retail stores; the expansion and contraction of retailers store estates; store location and proximity analysis; and in-store technology. It will involve data-driven analysis of proprietary Coresight data on store numbers, stores square footage and store locations. (This is indicative and not an exhaustive list).
- Research and write reports on omnichannel-related subjects, such as quick commerce (rapid delivery),



video commerce and social commerce, resale, BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store), retail media (this is indicative and not an exhaustive list).
- Develop a strong understanding of standard real estate industry metrics; and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of those metrics.
- Develop a strong understanding of Coresight Research proprietary data in real estate; and develop analysis based on that data.
- Establish a supported perspective on the retail real estate sector, its formats (e.g., center types and store types) and its constituent companies (such as REITs).
- Track and analyze industry news, financial results, emerging trends, and competitive developments.
- Identify significant issues within retail real estate, as topics to cover in research. Establish a supported perspective on such issues.
- Engage with industry experts to gather insights and strengthen research outputs. Work with a data team to incorporate relevant, proprietary data into research reports.
- This may sometimes include contributing reports outside of formal sector coverage, as determined by the needs of the company.

2. Client, Media & Thought Leadership Support

- Support client- and prospect-facing presentations, presentation decks, and bespoke research requests.
- Assist with media queries and commentary related to covered sectors,



in coordination with senior researchers and PR.
- Participate in video presentations, webinars, conferences, and industry events (virtual or in-person) as required.

3. Internal Collaboration

- Participate in retail vertical weekly calls, research team meetings, all-company sessions, and regular leadership and data team calls.
- Collaborate closely with data, editorial, and events teams to ensure research consistency and quality.

Skills & Experience

- Meaningful research experience in at least one of: retail real estate; other commercial real estate; retailing. North American research experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to develop a supported, distinctive perspective or thesis in areas of coverage—i.e., a distinctive and original analyst perspective.
- Robust research and analytical skills with close attention to detail and the ability to convey a supported, distinctive perspective on covered sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, insight-driven research reports.
- Solid understanding of financial performance, earnings analysis, and key industry metrics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

- Ability to manage multiple reports and deadlines in a fast-paced research environment.
- Flexibility to cover multiple subjects, including, where required, research outside of formal coverage areas.
- Curious, commercially minded, and highly engaged with consumer and retail trends.
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
- An understanding of the syndicated, industry-focused market research reports sector.

📌 Research Associate Retail Real Estate and Omnichannel Retail (Mangalore)
🏢 Coresight Research
📍 Mangalore