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Insight Report | May 14, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 3: Crocs and Coty See Sales Growth; Floor & Decor, Tapestry and Others See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended May 12, 2024, including Coty, Crocs, Hanesbrands, Qurate Retail and Tapestry, among others.

Insight Report | May 7, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 2: Amazon, CVS and Estée Lauder Report Positive Sales Growth; Clorox and Wayfair Post Sales Declines

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended May 5, 2024, including Amazon, Clorox, CVS Health, Estée Lauder and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others.

Insight Report | May 2, 2024 Premium

The FTC Challenges Tapestry’s Acquisition of Capri: An Analysis of Market Impact and Consumer Choice

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri Holdings. How would the proposed deal impact global luxury retail competition and consumer choice? We explore the merger’s implications and consider the FTC’s claims, leveraging proprietary US consumer survey analysis.

Insight Report | April 30, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 1: L’Oréal and Skechers Report Positive Sales Growth, Columbia Sportswear and Levi’s Post Sales Declines

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended April 28, 2024, including Albertsons, L’Oréal, Skechers and Tractor Supply Company, among others.

Insight Report | April 12, 2024 Premium

99 Cents Only and Family Dollar Store Closures: Implications from Shopper Profiles and Store Locations

US discount retailer 99 Cents Only plans to close all stores, while Dollar Tree, Inc. plans to close nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores in the next several years. We review shopper profiles, store maps and store formats to assess the impacts and opportunities arising from these dollar-store closures.

Insight Report | April 10, 2024 Premium

RetailTech: Connected TV—Bringing the Store to the Comfort of Your Sofa

Connected TV (also known as CTV) is an exciting new area that is growing in the US and attracting attention for its opportunities for retail. We discuss connected TV and consider Walmart’s recent $2.3 billion offer to acquire consumer-electronics company Vizio.

Deep Dive | April 9, 2024 Premium

4Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Companies Report Better Performances Following the Holiday Season

We 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.

Insight Report | April 4, 2024 Premium

4Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Turnover Ratios Grow Following the Holiday Season

In our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series, 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 4Q23 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period.

Insight Report | March 21, 2024 Premium

Zalando Strategy Update 2024: Now Targeting 15% of Europe’s Fashion Market

We present insights from online fashion giant Zalando’s strategy update in March 2024. What are the company’s B2C and B2B strategies and 2028 targets? Read highlights from its management presentations to find out, and discover our take on the positioning of Zalando in Europe’s fashion market.

Insight Report | March 13, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 6: BJ’s, JD.com, Ross and Others Record Strong Performances; Big Lots and Kroger Witness Declines

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 March 10, 2024, including American Eagle Outfitters, BJ’s Warehouse Club, Burlington Stores, Foot Locker, JD.com, Kroger, Nordstrom and Target, among others.

Insight Report | March 7, 2024 Premium

Data Dive: Global Tech Layoffs—Cyclical or Structural?

We review data on layoffs in the global technology industry and pose the question of whether workforce reductions are cyclical, due to a slower economic cycle and a reaction to pandemic-era expansion, or structural, amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI).

Insight Report | March 6, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 5: Bath & Body Works, TJX Companies and Urban Outfitters See Sales Growth; Best Buy, 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 March 3, 2024, including Bath & Body Works, Carter’s, Lowe’s and Macy’s.

Insight Report | February 29, 2024 Premium

Kroger-Albertsons Merger in Jeopardy as FTC Sues To Block the Deal

The FTC has filed a lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. We detail this development and its implications for national grocery chains, regional grocers and CPG suppliers.

Insight Report | February 27, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 4: Gildan Activewear, Sprouts Farmers Market and Walmart See Strong Sales Growth; The Home Depot Sees a 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 February 25, 2024, including The Home Depot, Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart and Wayfair.

Insight Report | February 20, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 4Q23, Week 3: Crocs, Herbalife and L’Oréal See Strong Sales Growth; Capri Holdings and Hanesbrands Report Sales Declines

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 February 18, 2024, including Capri Holdings, Crocs, Hanesbrands, Herbalife Nutrition and L’Oréal.