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Insight Report | January 3, 2024 Premium

3Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Positive Factors Pave the Way for Better Inventory Turnover in the Holiday Quarter

In 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.

Insight Report | December 14, 2023 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: US Small Business Owners’ Perspectives on Retail Theft, Plus New Measures To Combat Theft in New York, the UK and Australia

We present developments in retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC) in the UK, US and Australia in November 2023. We also provide commentary on the topic from the recent earnings calls of selected retailers based in the UK, US and Canada.

Deep Dive | December 14, 2023 Premium

3Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Mixed Performances Amid Weak Demand and Economic Uncertainty

We 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.

Market Outlook | December 13, 2023 Premium

US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth Momentum

Discover the prospects for e-commerce in the US and China in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector.

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 Stores

Discover the prospects for apparel and footwear retailing in the US in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector.

Insight Report | December 7, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 6: Dollar Tree, PVH and Ulta Beauty Report Positive Sales Growth; Big Lots, Kroger and Petco See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended December 3, 2023, including Academy Sports and Outdoors, Dollar Tree, Foot Locker, Kroger, Petco and Ulta Beauty.

Market Outlook | December 6, 2023 Premium

US Grocery—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Growth To Soften Amid Declining Inflation

Discover the prospects for grocery retailing in the US in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector.

Market Outlook | December 6, 2023 Premium

US Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs and Discount Stores—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Slower Growth; Stronger Focus on Essentials

Discover the prospects for mass merchandise, warehouse club and discount store retailing in the US in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector.

Insight Report | November 28, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 5: Burlington and Urban Outfitters Report Solid Results; Kohl’s, Lowe’s and Others See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 26, 2023, including American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Burlington Stores, Guess?, Kohl’s, Lowe’s and Nordstrom.

Insight Report | November 27, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Black Friday Insights from Store Visits in the US and the UK

What 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.

Insight Report | November 21, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and More Report Positive Sales Growth; Gap, Macy’s and Others See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 19, 2023, including Alibaba, Macy’s, Target and Walmart.

Deep Dive | November 15, 2023 Premium

Ebook: Discount Decades

Our Discount Decades ebook explores the world of discount retailing in the US, covering key players across three sectors—apparel (including off-price), grocery (with a focus on limited-range discounters) and dollar stores (and adjacent discount formats). We discuss retailers’ revenues, profitability, store expansions, demographic profiles, success strategies and future growth potential.

Insight Report | November 15, 2023 Premium

Retail Shrink and ORC: Shoplifting and Theft Patterns from Government Data, Anti-Theft Measures and Retailer Commentary

Continuing our monthly series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we analyze recently released administrative data on shoplifting and retail theft in the UK, the US and Australia, and present recent developments and retailer commentary from these regions.

Deep Dive | November 8, 2023 Premium

Discount Decades—US Dollar and Discount Stores: Unlocking Their Potential for Future Growth

In this report, part of our new Discount Decades series, we discuss the major players operating in the US dollar and discount stores landscape, discussing their revenues, profitability, store expansions, demographic profiles, success strategies and future growth potential.

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.