Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | January 11, 2023 Premium Global Fast Fashion: Market Poised for Strong Growth, but Sustainability Challenges RemainWe 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. Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | January 9, 2023 Premium Associated British Foods PLC (Primark) (LSE: ABF) Company ProfileAssociated 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. Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | November 28, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail in the US, the UK and ChinaWe 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.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep 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
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | August 25, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion MarketFast 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. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | May 20, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit ChinaWe 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.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | December 8, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China See Strong GrowthIn 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.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | May 25, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for RecoveryIn 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). Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | January 25, 2021 Premium Holiday 2020: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Digitally Adept Retailers Thrive; UK Retail Sales Fall in DecemberWe 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.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 12, 2020 Premium Retail Robustness Index: November 2020 Update—Most Metrics Improve SlightlyCoresight 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. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | October 26, 2020 Register for Free Access Introducing the New Coresight 100: The Companies Reinventing RetailWith 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. Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | April 13, 2020 Premium European Apparel Retailing: Value and E-Commerce Continue To Set the PaceIn 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.Read More
Product TypeCompany Earnings Update Product TypeCompany Earnings Update | September 10, 2019 Register for Free Access Primark (LSE: ABF) FY19 Pre-Close Trading Update: On Track for Full-Year Margin Increase but FY20 Will Be TougherPrimark FY19 comps were down 1% in the UK, down 3% in the eurozone and up (by an unspecified amount) in the US.Read More
Product TypeCompany Earnings Update Product TypeCompany Earnings Update | July 5, 2019 Register for Free Access Primark (LSE: ABF) 9M19 Trading Update: Lower Markdowns and Better Buying to Boost MarginsAssociated British Foods (ABF) reported its trading update for the 40 weeks ended June 22. This report focuses on Primark, the company’s retail business.Read More
Product TypeCompany Earnings Update Product TypeCompany Earnings Update | April 25, 2019 Register for Free Access Associated British Foods (LSE: ABF) 1H19 Results: Operating Profits Beat Consensus; Poor German Sales Weigh on Eurozone CompsAssociated British Foods (ABF) reported results for 1H19, ended March 2. This report focuses on results for Primark, the company’s retail business.Read More
