Product TypeEvent Coverage China International Fashion Retail Industry Summit: Key Insights Author Coresight December 7, 2019 China International Fashion Retail Industry Summit sheds light on the future of retail as China continues its decades-long shift away from centrally planned command-economy to consumer-driven.
Product TypeFlash Report Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Sees Companies Promote More Heavily, Shoppers Continue to Migrate Online Author Coresight December 3, 2019 In the US, this year’s Black Friday saw retailers promote more heavily than last year and consumers continue to migrate to online platforms.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Insights Author Coresight November 30, 2019 On November 29, the Coresight Research team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores for Black Friday. We visited 65 stores of 32 different retailers in the US. In this report, we analyze each store according our proprietary BEST framework for physical retail.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: UK Black Friday Insights Author Coresight November 30, 2019 On November 29, Coresight Research’s UK team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores in central London for Black Friday. In this report, we pick out likely outperformers, one apparent underperformer and other stores of note. We also provide a table comparing promotions this year to those of 2018.
Product TypeEvent Coverage Insights from the Baker Retailing CEO Summit 2019 Author Coresight November 29, 2019 On October 15, 2019, Coresight Research attended The Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center CEO Summit in New York City. Our key insights from the event cover the luxury, apparel and grocery sectors. We discuss highlights from Kroger, Nordstrom and Walmart, among other leading retailers.
Product TypeInsight Report Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Macro economic indicators from the US, UK and China all seem to point to positive – but growth seems unsteady and although positive there remain areas of concern. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the holidays.
Product TypeInsight Report Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail Footprint Author Coresight November 22, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bloomingdale’s and Lululemon in the US and Vans in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeInsight Report US Retail Sales, October 2019: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department Stores Author Coresight November 18, 2019 US retail sales grew again in October, but we saw mixed results at clothing specialty retailers, department stores and nonstore retailers
Product TypeDeep Dive UK Department Stores: A Year of Decline Author Coresight November 13, 2019 Department stores in the UK are facing tough conditions while being tied into long leases. Some UK retailers have entered into administration or used company voluntary arrangements to prevent collapse. This report focuses on the struggles of four of the UK’s biggest names: Debenhams, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 45: Dressbarn Announces Final Wind-Down Author Coresight November 8, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harrods in the UK and Dressbarn, Forever 21 and Kroger in the US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeInsight Report Store Tour: “Spectacular Retail” at Nordstrom’s New NYC Women’s Flagship Author Coresight November 7, 2019 Nordstrom is bringing exciting new “spectacular retail” experiences to consumers through its new flagship in New York City. In this report, we apply the Coresight Research BEST framework for physical retail to identify the primary differentiators of Nordstrom’s new store.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000 Author Coresight November 1, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeFlash Report Nordstrom Sets the Stage for Its First Women’s Store in NYC This Week Author Coresight October 23, 2019 Nordstrom Brings to NY Innovation Tried and Tested in LA, Will it Work as Well on Both Coasts? Tests in Los Angeles found that customers who make use of BOPIS, alteration and other services spend more.
Product TypeFlash Report 374-Year-Old Department Store Retailer HBC Announces It Is Going Private Author Coresight October 22, 2019 Hudson Bay’s bid to take the company private represents a bold move to preserve the centuries-old retailer: We may see innovative concepts such as CBD shops and cafes, designer studios, hosted apparel or sneaker drops.
