Product TypeFlash Report Gap Scraps Old Navy Spin-Off; Moderately Raises Its Fiscal 2019 Outlook Author Coresight January 17, 2020 On January 16, Gap Inc. announced that it had canceled its plans to spin off the Old Navy business, citing investors’ concerns over the complexity of the separation and softer business performance of the brand. Gap Inc. has raised its fiscal year 2019 outlook moderately, owing to better-than-expected promotional levels over the holiday period.
Product TypeMarket Overview US Holiday Retail Sales and Comparable Sales Review: Solid Total Growth Not Enough To Support Challenged Sectors Author Coresight January 17, 2020 US holiday retail and comparable sales show a relatively strong macro environment, but mixed results in retail. Some retailers posted strong comparabale sales growth, but for others the holiday shopping season delivered fairly modest gains.
Product TypeStore Tracker Reviewing 2019 US and UK Store Closures Author Coresight January 16, 2020 We review store closures and openings in the US and UK for the full-year 2019. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year.
Product TypeInsight Report December 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Late Cyber Monday Drives Jump in Costco Online Sales Author Coresight January 14, 2020 December same-store sales showed the impact of the late US Thanksgiving—and the shortest possible number of shopping days before Christmas. November was a nail-biter for some retailers, but for most results rebounded in December as major shopping days were pushed into the following month.
Product TypeInsight Report Insights from China: How Foreign Retailers Can Leverage the “She Economy” Author Coresight January 14, 2020 Women are being empowered in China, as we are seeing increasing employment rates and higher incomes for female workers. We look at the increasing shopping power of Chinese women and how foreign brands and retailers can leverage the opportunity of the thriving “She Economy.”
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 2: Pier 1 Imports Plans To Shutter Almost Half of Its Store Fleet Author Coresight January 10, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Macy’s and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Debenhams in the UK.
Product TypeDeep Dive Amazon Apparel Update: An Analysis of Listings on Amazon Fashion Author Coresight January 8, 2020 In collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, we aggregated data on almost 1 million women’s and men’s clothing products listed on Amazon.com. We analyze apparel listings by category, brand and seller to identify key trends on Amazon Fashion.
Product TypeInsight Report Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: January 2020—Top Trends Include Paperbag Pants and Belted Blazers Author Coresight January 7, 2020 The Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: January 2020 — Top trends include paperbag pants and belted blazers, with belted blazers offering a particular opportunity at the high end with most selling for more than $500.
Product TypeEvent Presentation Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: January 2019 Author Coresight January 7, 2020 The Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report uses data analytics to predict the future of emerging and established fashion trends. Oversized hoodies and belted blazers are two trends to watch, based on search patterns and average selling price.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 1: Michaels Companies Names New CEO Author Coresight January 3, 2020 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Michaels Companies in the US and Joy in the UK.
Product TypeInsight Report November 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight December 26, 2019 US, UK and China consumer data shows a mixed bag in prices, wage growth and consumer spending. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the new year.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 52: Jared Opens New Concept Store Author Coresight December 26, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we cover a Jared jewelry collaboration with digital native diamond and bridal jewelry retailer James Allen, both Signet Jewelers banners. In the UK, Flannels has expanded into Northern Ireland while Bonmarché loses its CEO. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeCompany Profile The TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) Author Coresight December 23, 2019 The TJX Companies is a US-based off-price retailer of apparel and home fashion. Headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, TJX operates stores in nine countries under multiple banners, as well as selling through four e-commerce sites.
Product TypeCompany Profile Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. (BME: ITX) Author Coresight December 20, 2019 Industria de Diseño Textil (Inditex) is a global fashion retailer of clothing, footwear, accessories and household textile products. Based in A Coruña, Spain, the company sells in stores and online through various commercial concepts, including Pull & Bear and Zara.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 51: Shopko Optical Opens Many Centers Author Coresight December 20, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Shopko Optical and home-furnishings retailer RH in the US and House of Fraser in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
