Market Outlook | July 18, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: Department Stores in China—Consumer Shift Toward E-Commerce Squeezes SalesWe dive into the Chinese department stores sector—covering its size and competitive landscape, as well as factors and themes impacting its growth—to offer insights that can help relevant department stores, brands and retailers. Read More
Free Data Graphic | February 9, 2023 Free Report Coresight Bites: US Department Stores—Market OutlookWe present Coresight Bites: US Department Stores—Market Outlook Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: UK Department Stores—Slimmed Down and Shaping UpWe analyze how UK department stores are adapting to reach modern consumers. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching. Read More
Market Outlook | February 6, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Innovation Amid New ChallengesWe explore how US department stores are innovating amid new challenges. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | January 17, 2023 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Department Stores—Digital Slows as Consumers Shop in StoresWe explore the US department store sector’s recent online performance and future e-commerce prospects, as well the strategies that major players Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom are implementing in the online space. Read More
Deep Dive | May 5, 2022 Premium Seizing Opportunities in Active, Athleisure and Casual Apparel: US Department Stores Diversify Fashion OfferingsDepartment stores’ apparel assortment has traditionally been weighted toward dressy apparel. We explore and analyze the opportunity for department stores to shift their apparel mix to more casual attire to reflect consumer demands. Read More
Free Data Graphic | March 23, 2022 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: Global Luxury Department Stores—How Are They Evolving?We present Three Things You Need To Know: Global Luxury Department Stores—How Are They Evolving? Read More
Deep Dive | March 7, 2022 Premium Global Luxury Department Stores: How Are They Evolving?The pandemic provided luxury department stores with an opportunity to reinvent themselves. We present our outlook for the global sector’s recovery and explore five key ways in which luxury department stores are evolving to remain relevant. Read More
Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Premium Beauty at US Department Stores: Four Growth OpportunitiesBeauty comprises one of the smallest portfolio categories across major US department stores, representing huge opportunity for retailers to expand in this category. We analyze the performance of, and outlook for, beauty sales in department store retail and explore four key areas of growth for the category—covering live selling, inclusivity and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 15, 2022 Premium International Department Stores’ Growth Strategies: Five Learnings for US RetailersWe present five strategies that US department store retailers can learn from international retailers to increase store and online traffic, expand their customer base and grow revenues in the pandemic-impacted environment. Read More
Weinswig’s Weekly | December 12, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Open Letter to Department Stores—Don‘t Give in Lightly to Pressure To Spin Off Your E-Commerce BusinessesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses activist investors’ interest in department store e-commerce businesses. Read More
Free Data Graphic | December 9, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: UK Department Stores—Change Provides OpportunityWe present Three Things You Need To Know: UK Department Stores—Change Provides Opportunity Read More
Deep Dive | December 6, 2021 Premium UK Department Stores: Change Provides OpportunityThe UK department store sector continues to undergo huge transformation. We analyze the recent performance of the sector and explore how change presents opportunities for future growth. We discuss the competitive landscape and present three trends that we expect to shape the sector moving forward. Read More
Deep Dive | October 18, 2021 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Department Stores—After the Surge, What Next?As part of our E-Commerce Outlook series, we assess e-commerce development in the US department store sector. We present an outlook for the remainder of 2021 and beyond, including market drivers and themes we are watching, with a focus on the three major players in the sector—Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Read More
Insight Report | July 9, 2021 Premium Wholesale vs. DTC: Implications for US Department Stores as Apparel Brands Go DirectDepartment stores have traditionally relied on the wholesale model to sell brands. This is now changing due to a rise in digital sales, brands choosing to sell through their own channels and a rise in direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. We explore these interconnected factors and their implications for US department stores. We analyze the selling models of major retailers Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Read More
