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Deep Dive | November 7, 2023 Premium

Discount Decades—US Apparel and Footwear Discounters: Set For Market Share Gains

As part of our new, forward-looking Discount Decades series, we discuss the future of key apparel and footwear discounters operating in the US, including Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and TJX Companies. We discuss their revenues, operating margins, store expansions, demographic profiles and strategies for success, and assess their potential for future growth.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Boohoo vs. Primark

Boohoo and Primark are two major UK-based apparel retailers offering fast fashion products at ultra-low prices. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into the companies’ business models, revenues, key strategies, collaborations and sustainable initiatives.

Insight Report | April 26, 2023 Premium

Data Dive: What US, European and Australian Retailers Are Saying on Capex

In this Data Dive, we examine what major US, European and Australian companies are reporting on capital expenditures (capex)—their ongoing and planned investments in physical infrastructure such as stores, distribution and technology.

Deep Dive | January 11, 2023 Premium

Global Fast Fashion: Market Poised for Strong Growth, but Sustainability Challenges Remain

We analyze the global fast-fashion market, including growth factors, the competitive landscape and key themes. Although the market is poised for growth, companies are facing sustainability challenges.

Company Profile | January 9, 2023 Premium

Associated British Foods PLC (Primark) (LSE: ABF) Company Profile

Associated British Foods is a UK-based retailer of accessories, agricultural products, apparel, beauty, footwear, grocery and houseware items. Headquartered in London, the company operates stores in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK and the US.

Market Outlook | November 28, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail in the US, the UK and China

We analyze the apparel specialty retail market in the US, the UK and China. Our coverage includes market sizes and performance, market factors, online sector sales, the competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators.

Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium

100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning Strategies

Our 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.

Deep Dive | August 25, 2022 Premium

10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion Market

Fast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, ranging from multiyear trends such as sustainability to emerging trends such as entry into the metaverse space.

Deep Dive | May 20, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit China

We analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more.

Market Outlook | December 8, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China See Strong Growth

In this updated Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We also explore key growth drivers, competitive landscapes, notable retail innovators in the space, and opportunities arising from three key specialty apparel and footwear trends.

Market Outlook | May 25, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for Recovery

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer).

Insight Report | January 25, 2021 Premium

Holiday 2020: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Digitally Adept Retailers Thrive; UK Retail Sales Fall in December

We review UK retail sales and major retailers’ trading updates from the 2020 holiday period. We provide trading updates for a comprehensive list of UK retailers including ASOS, Dixons Carphone, M&S, Next and Sainsbury’s, as well as a timeline of key events in the UK related to Covid-19. Our analysis of the holiday peak from last year can help to gauge the scale and shape of demand as we head further into 2021.

Insight Report | November 12, 2020 Premium

Retail Robustness Index: November 2020 Update—Most Metrics Improve Slightly

Coresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. The November update revises the scores based on financial reports and store-reopening announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in October.

Flash Report | October 26, 2020

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Introducing the New Coresight 100: The Companies Reinventing Retail

With 2020 having accelerated the pace of change in retail, we have re-evaluated the Coresight 100, our focus list of the top 100 of the largest and most influential companies in the global retail ecosystem. We introduce the new list of the top companies to watch, which spans eight sectors and now includes select innovators and private companies.

Deep Dive | April 13, 2020 Premium

European Apparel Retailing: Value and E-Commerce Continue To Set the Pace

In this report, we look at the European apparel retail sector, with a focus on France, Germany and the UK. In addition to discussing apparel sales in these regions, we discuss how online pure plays are on an upward growth trajectory, bucking the doom-and-gloom trend, as well as efforts by European value retailers to expand their reach and footprint. We also consider multibrand e-commerce players’ moves in the sportswear space and sustainability efforts.