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July 2018 US Same-Store Sales

Costco’s same-store sales grew higher in July this year compared to the growth reported in the same month last year. Buckle and Cato brands’ comp growth turned positive compared to declines posted in July 2017. L Brands’ comps were flat.

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“Clean and Green Reigns Supreme” and Our Top Beauty Trends from Cosmoprof North America 2018

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2018 in Las Vegas from July 28 to July 31, where our CEO and Founder, Deborah Weinswig, presented during a panel session called “Rise of Pop-Ups (Pop-Up Push).” Cosmoprof is the leading B2B beauty trade show in North America, drawing over 33,000 attendees and 1,015 exhibitors from 39 countries. Here we share the key beauty trends from the event:

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What Retailers Can Learn from the “Big Three” Shopping Festivals: An Opportunity for More Business,the Importance of Collaboration and Efficient Operations

Every year, the popularity of the annual online shopping festivals of Internet giants Amazon, Alibaba and JD.com increases. Prime Day, Singles’ Day and 618 have all become very large events that have a significant impact not only on the retail industry as a whole, but also on the organizers and participating brands and retailers. This report highlights three key learning points for brands and retailers:

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The Off-Price Report: TJX Companies, Ross Stores and Burlington Stores Set for Sustained Growth…but at Whose Expense?

US off-price market leaders TJX Companies (which operates the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls banners), Ross Stores (which operates the dd’s Discounts and Ross Dress for Less banners) and Burlington Stores are expected to grow fast in the next few years. Consensus estimates suggest that, in aggregate, these three retailers will add an additional $13 billion in annual US sales between 2017 and 2021, equivalent to a 27% uplift. In this report, we analyze cross-shopping data, consumer profiles and geolocation data to explore which apparel rivals could lose out as these off-pricers grow.

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Brands Think Alibaba Offers More Protection Against Counterfeiting than Amazon and Other Top Takeaways from Cosmoprof North America

This week, the Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2018 in Las Vegas, where our CEO and Founder, Deborah Weinswig, presented during a panel session called “Rise of Pop-Ups (Pop-Up Push).” Cosmoprof is the leading B2B beauty trade show in North America, drawing over 33,000 attendees and 1,015 exhibitors from 39 countries. Here are our key takeaways from the second day of the event:

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