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Insight Report | January 3, 2022 Premium

3Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventories Jump Despite Supply Chain Constraints

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, many retailers posted higher two-year inventory turnover rates on a two-year basis.

Free Data Graphic | January 3, 2022 Free Report

Coresight Bites: US Apparel Spending Up by Almost One-Quarter

We present Coresight Bites: US Apparel Spending Up by Almost One-Quarter

Store Tracker | December 31, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 52: US Store Closures Down 42% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Indochino, Thorntons and World Market in the US and Toolstation in the UK.

Company Profile | December 27, 2021 Premium

Farfetch Limited (NYSE: FTCH) Company Profile

Farfetch is a UK-based retailer of accessories, apparel, bags, footwear and jewelry. Headquartered in London, the company operates stores in France, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US and sells online in over 190 countries.

Company Profile | December 26, 2021 Premium

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) Company Profile

Stitch Fix is a US-based online personal styling service for accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates in the UK and the US.

Analyst Corner | December 26, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Looking Back at the Many Silver Linings of 2021

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the many silver linings from 2021 in the US.

Insight Report | December 24, 2021 Premium

3Q21 US Department Store Insights: Revenue Surpasses 3Q19 Levels

We review metrics on US department stores’ recoveries in the third quarter of 2021. We focus on the three leading chains—Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. We discuss trends in comparable sales, revenue, digital sales, trending categories and areas of note by management. We also summarize the three department stores’ outlook for fiscal 2021.

Store Tracker | December 24, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 51: US Store Openings Up 55% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Hy-Vee, Kohl’s and Market Basket in the US and Monsoon Accessorize, Poundstretcher and Rituals in the UK.

Free Data Graphic | December 24, 2021 Free Report

Holiday Bites: How Are Inflation and Supply Issues Affecting Holiday Shopping?

We present Holiday Bites: How Are Inflation and Supply Issues Affecting Holiday Shopping?

Insight Report | December 23, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: November Clothing and Footwear Spending Up by Almost One-Quarter

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from November 2021, which show an ongoing recovery in consumer spending on apparel as consumers renew their wardrobes and resume social activities.

Insight Report | December 23, 2021

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online Grocery Maintains Solid, High-Single-Digit Growth

The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights into the four weeks ended October 31, 2021.

Deep Dive | December 23, 2021 Premium

The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains: Can Profits and Sustainability Align in the Supply Chain?

The final installment in our The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains series focuses on environmental sustainability and profitability in the supply chain through the lens of Coresight Research’s proprietary sustainability framework, EnCORE.

Deep Dive | December 23, 2021 Premium

3Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Enjoy Another Strong Quarter

We assess the recent performance of selected US-based retailers, brands, e-commerce platforms and REITs in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps for the third quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Insight Report | December 23, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: How Are Retailers and Ports Addressing Disruptions?

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we analyze how businesses are chartering ships and automating logistics, and discuss extended port hours in the US ahead of the new year.

Free Data Graphic | December 23, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Bites: Black Friday Drives Year-over-Year Surge in US Retail Traffic

We present Coresight Bites: Black Friday Drives Year-over-Year Surge in US Retail Traffic