Deep Dive | April 9, 2024 Premium 4Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Companies Report Better Performances Following the Holiday SeasonWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the fourth quarter of 2023, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Deep Dive | January 9, 2024 Premium Retail 2024: Five Forces and Five Trends Impacting US RetailAs part of our Retail 2024 series of outlook reports, our flagship annual report outlines five forces and five retail trends that Coresight Research expects to impact US retail throughout 2024, which we believe will be a year of transition for consumers and retailers alike. Read More
Insight Report | January 3, 2024 Premium 3Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Positive Factors Pave the Way for Better Inventory Turnover in the Holiday QuarterIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights reports (formerly US Retail Inventory Tracker), we analyze inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q23 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. Read More
Deep Dive | December 14, 2023 Premium 3Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Mixed Performances Amid Weak Demand and Economic UncertaintyWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the third quarter of 2023, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Black Friday Insights from Store Visits in the US and the UKWhat happened on Black Friday 2023? The Coresight Research team conducted our annual tour of stores to offer insights on the shopping event in the US and the UK, covering the depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more. Read More
Deep Dive | September 21, 2023 Premium 2Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Picture Due to Weak Demand and Higher Interest RatesCoresight Research offers analysis of the second quarter of 2023 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Insight Report | September 5, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 6: Five Below and Lululemon Report Solid Results; Academy Sports, Big Lots and Signet Jewelers See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on second-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 3, 2023, which include Academy Sports and Outdoors, Big Lots, Dollar General and Five Below. Read More
Deep Dive | June 22, 2023 Premium 1Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Quarter for Retail Amid Weak Discretionary DemandCoresight Research offers analysis of the first quarter of 2023 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Deep Dive | May 8, 2023 Premium Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose ItOur sixth annual survey of US clothing and footwear shoppers explores their preferences and habits on Amazon.com. How many consumers shop Amazon Fashion? What do apparel shoppers think of Amazon’s offerings? How does Amazon stack up against the competition in terms of shopper numbers? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we delve into emerging and multiyear trends. Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2023 Premium Data Dive: What US, European and Australian Retailers Are Saying on CapexIn 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. Read More
Insight Report | April 11, 2023 Premium 4Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve for Many RetailersOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing across various sectors. Read More
Company Profile | January 20, 2023 Premium Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NYSE: LULU) Company ProfileLululemon is a Canada-based retailer of accessories, apparel and footwear designed for athletic activities. Headquartered in Vancouver, the company operates stores in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. Read More
Deep Dive | January 5, 2023 Premium US Sportswear Retail: Multibrand Retailers Confront DTC ThreatsWe analyze the US sportswear sector, including growth factors, the competitive landscape and key themes. The sector’s landscape is evolving as major brands prioritize direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. Read More
Insight Report | January 4, 2023 Premium 3Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers See Inventory Growth SlowOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down from the year-ago quarter. Read More
Deep Dive | December 20, 2022 Premium 3Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Quarter for Retail Amid Inflationary PressuresThis report offers analysis of the third quarter of 2022 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps. Read More
