Insight Report | March 12, 2025 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other RetailersOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report fourth-quarter 2024 earnings. This week, discover highlights from major companies that reported in the week ended March 9, 2025, including Adidas, Best Buy, Kroger, Macy’s, Prada, Ross Stores and Target. Read More
Deep Dive | August 12, 2024 Premium Fashion Footprint: Real Estate Expansion and Store Downsizing in the US Apparel Retail MarketWe explore various apparel and footwear companies’ store opening and closure strategies over the past few years. We also dive into recent store traffic data, providing a comprehensive understanding of how apparel retailers are changing their physical footprints in 2024. Read More
Deep Dive | August 6, 2024 Premium The Future of Fashion, Shaped by Technology: AI-Powered Supply Chains, Operations and Experiences in US Apparel and Footwear RetailingBuilding on our Market Navigator on US apparel and footwear retailing, we explore transformative technologies shaping the market, including AI (artificial intelligence). From supply chain to operations to customer-facing applications, discover key tech applications and benefits, and dive into proprietary consumer survey data on the apparel shopping journey. Read More
Deep Dive | June 13, 2024 Premium US Back to School 2024: Popular Products and Classroom Chic—Which Categories and Apparel Brands Will Dominate the Season?What will consumers buy this back-to-school (BTS) season? Which apparel brands will capture spending? We continue our US Back to School 2024 series of reports by diving into proprietary survey findings on the product categories and apparel brands that consumers look set to shop this season. Read More
Market Outlook | December 7, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: While Resilience Remains, E-Commerce Continues To Cede Share to Physical StoresDiscover the prospects for apparel and footwear retailing in the US in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector. Read More
Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies. Read More
Deep Dive | November 8, 2022 Premium SPACs in US Retail Outlook: Opportunities Remain Despite Challenging EnvironmentWe analyze the outlook for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in a challenging economic environment. Our report includes the aftermarket performance of recently completed retail-focused SPAC transactions and retail-focused SPAC developments in the pipeline for 2023. Read More
Company Profile | November 3, 2022 Premium Adidas AG (DB: ADS) Company ProfileAdidas is a Germany-based brand owner and retailer of sportswear accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Bavaria, the company operates stores in Australia, China, the UK, the US and 15 other countries, plus e-commerce operations in over 160 countries. Read More
Insight Report | October 27, 2022 Premium Global Vegan Apparel and Footwear Market: New Opportunities for Brands and RetailersWe analyze the growth of the global vegan apparel and footwear market, with a focus on four driving factors. We also provide a competitive landscape of selected brands and retailers in the market and offer key themes to watch. Read More
Deep Dive | August 24, 2022 Premium Think Tank: Adaptive Apparel in the US—2022 Survey Results Confirm Category Growth OpportunitiesWe explore the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US and innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. We present analysis of proprietary consumer survey findings to discuss adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors. Read More
Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium US Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market: Expect Solid Prospects for Brands and RetailersWe provide an outlook of the US outdoor apparel and footwear market in 2022 and beyond. We also explore key growth drivers, the competitive landscape, opportunities arising from three market themes, and notable retail innovators in the space. Read More
Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper EngagementWe assess the recent rise of experiential retail and innovations in the global sportswear market—with a focus on enhancing customers’ online and in-store experience. We also analyze how retailers and brand owners are reaping benefits through these innovations. Read More
Deep Dive | August 12, 2022 Premium The C-Suite’s Evolution: Embracing Technology and Adapting to Hybrid Working in RetailThe C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society; we identify 12 categories in which roles have emerged and analyze the trends behind the growth of the C-suite among Coresight 100 companies. Read More
Deep Dive | June 24, 2022 Premium US Womenswear Retailing: The Return of Occasion Wear Fuels $278 Billion MarketWe analyze the US womenswear market, covering its size, growth factors and the competitive landscape. We also discuss what and where consumers are shopping, as well as key themes we are watching—including the recovery of occasion wear and the opportunities in plus-size and adaptive apparel. Read More
Deep Dive | June 23, 2022 Premium US Menswear Retailing: A Fragmented Market with Opportunities in Occasion Wear and Inclusive ApparelWe analyze the US menswear market, covering its size, growth factors and the competitive landscape. We also discuss what and where consumers are shopping, as well as key themes we are watching—including the recovery of occasion wear and the opportunity in plus-size apparel. Read More
