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With comp sales declining, Gap Inc CEO steps down; company revises down guidance.
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.
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.
Our Innovator Intelligence series looks at emerging companies disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. This report focuses on how the introduction of 3D body scanning may disrupt the retail market as we know it.
The global jeans market is experiencing a reinvigoration, driven by current fashion trends in streetwear and vintage styles, an increasing number of fits and silhouettes and the rise of casual dress codes in the workplace. Brands are implementing more sustainable manufacturing practices as well as investing in technological innovation to satisfy consumer needs.
Well-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field.
Part of our Holiday 2019 series, this report outlines key developments related to holiday hiring in US retail
US store traffic and average transaction value fell in September while the conversion rate climbed, with wide regional variations.
In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.
From 2017 to 2019, Macy’s undertook meaningful steps to reinvent its business. We examine key events from the company’s recent history as part of our Retailers’ Timelines series.
Costco’s global September same-store sales growth decelerated from August but beat the consensus estimate. Its e-commerce growth came in at 17.8% in September, lower than August’s 23.9% growth.
Fast Retailing reported FY19 revenues of ¥2.29 trillion ($48.1 billion), up 7.5%, and operating profit of ¥275.0 billion ($2.55 billion), up 9.1% from ¥225 billion ($2.09 billion) in the year-ago period.
In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.
Ascena reported 4Q19 revenues of $1.27B above consensus of $1.20B. The company considers options to optimize its balance sheet and said that bankruptcy of Ascena is not an option being evaluated.
H&M confirmed its 3Q19 net sales were up 12.1% year over year and reported EPS of SEK 2.33, ahead of the consensus estimate of SEK 2.28. The company plans to open many stores in 4Q19.
