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
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
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 | 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 | March 29, 2023 Premium 4Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Retailers See Mixed Results as Discretionary Demand Remains WeakWe offer analysis of the fourth 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
Deep Dive | February 16, 2023 Free Report CGI and 3D Product Imagery: The Future of Visual Merchandising in E-CommerceComputer-generated imagery (CGI), also known as 3D rendering, can provide a competitive advantage for retail companies in producing and managing product visuals for e-commerce. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we analyze current challenges in online visual merchandising and the benefits of CGI. This free report is sponsored by Nfinite. Read More
Store Tracker | January 13, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 2: UK Openings Up 67%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Albertsons, Costco and Macy’s, among others. 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
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
Company Profile | November 15, 2022 Premium NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) Company ProfileNIKE is a US-based brand of athletic accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company operates in 170 countries. Read More
Event Coverage | November 9, 2022 Premium Alibaba Singles’ Day 2022 Initiatives: Focusing on New Technologies and Loyalty Programs for Long-Term GrowthAlibaba’s 2022 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (also known as Singles’ Day) festivities include several initiatives to increase engagement and raise awareness about its 11.11 offerings. This report covers several of these initiatives. 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
Event Coverage | October 31, 2022 Register for Free Access RIC Annual Event 2022: Store Tours—Next-Generation Retail and the Emerging Luxury Sector in IsraelWe present observations from store tours at TLV Fashion Mall, Tel Aviv, during the RIC (Retail Innovation Club) Annual Event 2022. Co-hosted by Coresight Research, the event brought together retail and technology executives from around the world to discuss the future of the retail-tech landscape, with a particular focus on Israeli innovations and startups. 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