Insight Report | February 14, 2023 Premium Global Economic Outlook Looking More Positive: What’s NewIn recent weeks, conversations, forecasts and data around global economic growth have generally turned more positive. We discuss recent economic metrics, projections and discussions, with a focus on the US, China and the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Awareness Reaches Record HighConsumer awareness of inflation has reached a record high. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 14, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 3: CVS and L’Oréal Report Strong Sales Momentum; Capri, Coty and VF Corp See DeclinesThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, includes highlights from Capri Holdings, Coty, CVS Health and more. Read More
Insight Report | February 13, 2023 Premium Chinese New Year 2023 Review: Early Signs of Consumption Recovery AppearIn this report, we review retail performance during the 2023 Chinese New Year holiday, also known as Lunar New Year, which lasted from January 22 to January 29. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 12, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Roblox and Fortnite Set the Stage for the Developing MetaverseThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses how fashion brands and retailers can launch in the metaverse of today through established pre-Web 3.0 platforms Roblox and Fortnite. Read More
Insight Report | February 10, 2023 Premium Shein in Fast Fashion—Update: Establishing Dominance Through New Strategies and Business Expansion PlansShein gained ground as a leading player in the fast-fashion market in 2022 and is set to expand its business in 2023. Building on a previous report, we explore the company’s major strategies and recent developments. Read More
Deep Dive | February 10, 2023 Premium January 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: Total Home Sales Fall SharplyWe present insights into the US housing market, covering home sales and prices, housing permits, starts and completions, and more. The latest available data show a collapse in new, existing and pending home sales. Read More
Store Tracker | February 10, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 6: UK Closures Up 65%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Aldi, Bed Bath & Beyond, Jigsaw and Screwfix, among others. Read More
Insight Report | February 9, 2023 Premium Data Dive: How US Consumers Spent in 2022—and Why Services Are Yet To Fully Bounce BackProviding an essential briefing on topical, need-to-know data, the first report in our new Data Dive series analyzes US consumer spending in 2022, with a focus on discretionary goods versus discretionary services. Read More
Deep Dive | February 8, 2023 Databank Members China Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Drops Ahead of Chinese New YearWe look ahead to the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) festival, the first since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 8, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, January 2023Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: UK Department Stores—Slimmed Down and Shaping UpWe analyze how UK department stores are adapting to reach modern consumers. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 2: Colgate-Palmolive, Deckers and Skechers Post Strong Results; Amazon’s Online Sales SlowThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, includes highlights from Amazon, The Clorox Company and more. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Modest Valentine’s Day Spending LikelyHow do consumers plan to spend for Valentine’s Day? Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Insight Report | February 6, 2023 Premium Roblox and Fortnite: Bridges to the Metaverse for Fashion BrandsEstablished pre-Web 3.0 platforms Roblox and Fortnite have loyal and active user bases, and they are setting the stage and user trends for the developing metaverse. We present an overview of the two platforms and explore how they are helping fashion brands launch in the virtual world. Read More