Deep Dive | February 18, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in Discount Grocery Retail: Aldi vs. LidlAs part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare Aldi and Lidl, two major players in discount grocery retail. We provide insights into the two companies’ business strategies, brand usage, growth strategies, and e-commerce initiatives. 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
Insight Report | February 15, 2022 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Ends 2021 with Mid-Teens GrowthThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks December 26, 2021. Read More
Insight Report | February 15, 2022 Premium 2022 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $9.5 Billion in Refunds To Kick Off Filing SeasonEach year, the IRS reports tax return filings and refunds on a weekly basis until the deadline of April 18 this year. We look at what has happened in the 2022 tax filing season so far, as of February 4, 2022. This report covers the number of returns filed and processed, the total and average refunds returned Read More
Insight Report | February 14, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 3: L’Oréal and CVS Post Strong Results; Coty and Tapestry Raise GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 13, 2022, namely Coty, CVS Health, L’Oréal and Tapestry. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 13, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Could This Valentine’s Day Mark the Real Return to Normal?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the Valentine’s Day holiday as a potential turning point for retail. Read More
Deep Dive | February 11, 2022 Premium Global Luxury Resale Market: Will Stellar Growth Trends Continue?The global luxury resale market saw a surge in 2021 and is set to continue its rapid growth in 2022 and beyond. We examine the market’s size, trajectory, major players and key drivers. Read More
Deep Dive | February 10, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in US Apparel Retail: American Eagle Outfitters vs. Gap Inc.The competitive apparel and footwear specialty market in the US is led by rivals Gap Inc. and American Eagle Outfitters. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies, covering revenue growth, strategic partnerships, technology initiatives and more. Read More
Insight Report | February 9, 2022 Premium Sustainability in CPG: Initiatives To Address Deforestation, Plastic Waste and MoreSustainable products are driving growth in the CPG (consumer packaged goods) sector. We examine three key sustainability strategies being implemented by major nonfood CPG companies globally. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 9, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Grocery Retailers—Channel Stickiness To PersistIn 2022, US grocery retailers must equip themselves for the strategic challenges ahead as on-premise consumption regains its full strength, and look to capitalize on persistent pandemic-induced behaviors. We examine the size and trajectory of the US grocery market and key factors impacting growth. We also cover the performance and outlook for online grocery, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | February 8, 2022 Premium Five Trends in US Off-Price Retail: External Pressures and Internal Shifts Drive Change for Traditional PlayersWe present five key trends in the US off-price retail sector, exploring external pressures and internal shifts, with examples of recent developments by major brands and retailers. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 6, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: What Walmart’s “New Department Store” Tells Us About Where Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is HeadedThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses learnings from Walmart’s new department store-style format for multibrand, multichannel retailing in a digital age. Read More
Store Tracker | February 1, 2022 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, January 2022: Major US Retailers To Open 30 Million Square Feet of Retail Space in 2022The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of January 28, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 1, 2022 Premium US Jewelry Market: Specialists To Maintain Growth Momentum in 2022We explore continued growth momentum in the US jewelry market. We analyze data on the sector’s size and present our estimates for growth in 2021, 2022 and beyond. We outline the competitive landscape and consider the innovators that are enabling e-commerce expansion in the sector. This report also discusses a number of key themes in the market—including sustainability, jewelry specialists expanding their addressable market and usage of data analytics. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 31, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: China’s Apparel and Footwear Market—Prospects for 2022 and BeyondIn this Market Outlook, we explore China’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators. Read More
