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 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 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 TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—Shanghai Author Coresight December 26, 2019 Shanghai retailers up their Christmas season game with more decorations and innovative installations. In a country in which Christmas is not a traditional holiday, merchants have nonetheless grabbed the opportunity to launch holiday-themed marketing campaigns.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—London Author Coresight December 24, 2019 London retailers rise to the holiday challenge with innovative approaches to draw in and engage consumers for the 2019 holiday season. We’re seeing railway stations transform into shopping destinations, popups popping up and department stores offer a range of experiences.
Product TypeCompany Profile Marks and Spencer (LSE: MKS) Author Coresight December 23, 2019 Marks and Spencer is a UK-based retailer that sells food, clothing and home products. The company operates under two business segments—UK and International.
Product TypeCompany Profile Macy’s (NYSE: M) Author Coresight December 20, 2019 Macy’s is a department store that sells apparel, accessories, shoes, cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company operates under the banners of Bloomingdale’s Bluemercury and Macy’s through online and offline channels.
Product TypeCompany Profile Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) Author Coresight December 20, 2019 Kohl’s sells apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty and home products. Headquartered in Wisconsin, the company operates department stores, outlets and clearance centers across the US, as well as selling online through Kohls.com.
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.
Product TypeDeep Dive 3Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up Author Coresight December 17, 2019 Third-quarter 2019 retail earnings show mixed results across categories. Our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveal most companies beat consensus, but there were sectors that fared much better than others—and luxury was one that did not meet expectations despite recent recovery.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: US Black Friday and Cyber Monday Online Pricing Insights Author Coresight December 13, 2019 In partnership with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, we aggregated and analyzed pricing data on over 53,000 products on the websites of Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and Macy’s.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 50: Dollar General Plans To Continue Store Expansion in Fiscal Year 2020 Author Coresight December 13, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dollar General and RTW Retailwinds in the US and Co-op and Ted Baker in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
