Insight Report | January 7, 2025 Premium 3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, dive into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in the third quarter of 2024. Discover key management commentary on inventory levels as retailers begin 2025. Read More
Deep Dive | December 24, 2024 Premium 3Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Companies Post Positive Growth ResultsWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms (Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US) in the third quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, and considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Market Outlook | December 23, 2024 Premium Retail 2025: India Retail PredictionsWe present six predictions for the retail market in India around key trends in 2025. From quick commerce to GenAI (generative artificial intelligence), discover the trends you need to stay on top of in Indian commerce. Read More
Insight Report | December 19, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Safety Concerns Grow Among Frontline Workers; Mixed Reports on Shrink from Kroger, Nordstrom and Ulta BeautyWe present the latest developments in retail shrink in the US and the UK, including data on shoplifting and worker safety. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from retailers in the US and Canada, including Kroger, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty. Read More
Market Outlook | December 10, 2024 Premium US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Essentials To Fuel Revenue GrowthDiscover directional market insights and themes to watch in US mass merchandise, warehouse club and discount retailing in 2025. We touch on trade tensions, physical expansion, demand for value-based pricing and more. Read More
Deep Dive | December 10, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Black Friday Boosts Seasonal Shopping: US Consumer Survey InsightsDid Black Friday make a splash? Which retailers attracted shoppers? We analyze new survey findings on US consumers’ shopping behavior during Black Friday as well as holiday shopping trends. Find out which retailers and categories are dominating the holiday season. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment regarding their personal finances and the economy. Read More
Deep Dive | December 5, 2024 Premium Generational Trends in Shopper Behavior: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraGen Zers, millennials, Gen Xers, baby boomers: How do their shopping habits compare? Dive into generational trends in consumer preferences and behavior in this US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report. We present survey-driven analysis of where shoppers make purchases and what they are buying, with findings broken down by age. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2024 Premium Tesco (LSE: TSCO) Company ProfileTesco is a UK-based grocer that offers consumers groceries, fuel and various general merchandise products. Headquartered in Hertfordshire, England, the company currently operates 4,542 stores in the UK and central Europe, excluding franchise stores. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2024 Premium Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ULTA) Company ProfileUlta Beauty is a US-based beauty retailer, headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, offering more than 25,000 products across more than 600 brands, including its private-label selections. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2024 Premium Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) Company ProfileSprouts Farmers Market is a US-based grocer that offers consumers a variety of grocery products, as well as health and beauty items. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company currently operates 419 stores across 23 US states. Read More
Company Profile | November 16, 2024 Premium Weis Markets (NYSE: WMK) Company ProfileWeis Markets is a US-based retailer of grocery, fuel and general merchandise products, as well as pharmacy services. The company is headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, and currently operates 196 stores. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: US Retailers Continue To Backtrack on Self-Checkout, Shoplifting Soars to Record Levels in England and WalesWe present the latest developments in retail shrink, including new legislation and self-checkout changes in the US, and shoplifting data from the UK. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season. Read More
Company Profile | November 8, 2024 Premium VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) Company ProfileVF Corporation is a US-based brand owner of lifestyle apparel, footwear and related products for men, women and children. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates stores in Canada, China, the UK, the US and over 150 other countries. Read More
Insight Report | November 6, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 2: Sales Decline at Carter’s, Estée Lauder and HerbalifeOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 3, 2024, including Carter’s, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More