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Insight Report | April 22, 2021 Premium

ASOS Capital Markets Day 2021: Topshop To Contribute to Doubling of In-House Brand Sales

The Coresight Research team attended the virtual ASOS Capital Markets Day on April 20, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering the company’s “top destination for 20-somethings worldwide” vision, in-house brand growth and fiscal 2021 targets, and sustainability and inclusivity goals.

Deep Dive | April 21, 2021 Premium

Head-to-Head in Department Store Retail: Kohl’s vs. Macy’s

As part of Coresight Research’s new Head-to-Head series, we compare Kohl’s and Macy’s, the leading department store chains in the US. In this report, we provide insights into the two companies’ revenue growth and discuss their recent innovations in physical and digital retail.

Insight Report | April 21, 2021 Premium

Is Home Fitness the Future of the US Fitness Industry?

Consumers turned to at-home fitness solutions when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, as gyms were forced to close or limit capacity. We explore the growing home fitness market in the US and its prospects for the future.

Free Data Graphic | April 21, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Bites: China Retail Sales Maintain Growth Momentum

We present Coresight Bites: China Retail Sales Maintain Growth Momentum

Deep Dive | April 20, 2021 Premium

How Travel Will Bounce Back and What This Means for US Retail

The travel industry and associated retail in the US were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, as consumers stayed home at record rates in 2020 and continue to be wary of visiting public places such as tourist attractions. However, in the second half of 2021, we expect travel to pick up substantially, beginning with regional domestic travel by car and eventually spreading to international air travel. In this report, we discuss the potential bounceback of travel and its implications for US retail.

Free Data Graphic | April 20, 2021 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker—Recovery in Discretionary Spending

We present Three Things You Need To Know on US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending.

Insight Report | April 20, 2021 Premium

Retail Robustness Index: April 2021 Update—Relative Stability Amid Renewed Temporary Closures and Management Changes

Coresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The April 2021 update revises the scores based on financial reports and store- and management-related announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in January 2021.

Company Profile | April 19, 2021 Premium

Flipkart Company Profile

Flipkart is an India-based e-commerce retailer of apparel, consumer electronics and fashion. Headquartered in Bangalore, the company operates across India.

Insight Report | April 19, 2021 Premium

March 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Momentum Continues, with a Near-30% Increase Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In March 2021, sales growth continued its strong momentum, totaling nearly 30% year over year against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Free Data Graphic | April 19, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Bites: Stimulus and Vaccines Drive a Very Strong Month for US Retail Sales

We present Coresight Bites: Stimulus and Vaccines Drive a Very Strong Month for US Retail Sales

Deep Dive | April 19, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Full Report)

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. We present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks. Our consumer survey was undertaken on April 12.

Insight Report | April 19, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Recovery in Discretionary Spending (Select Findings)

This free report features select findings from our latest survey of US consumers, undertaken on April 12. We discuss respondents’ behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers.

Analyst Corner | April 18, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Sustainability: What European Retailers Are Doing

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses recent updates in the sustainability space from major European retailers including ASOS, Tesco and Zalando.

Insight Report | April 16, 2021 Premium

March 2021 US Retail Sales: Stimulus and Vaccines Drive a Very Strong Month

US retail sales grew by over 17% year over year in March 2021, more than 10 percentage points higher than February’s growth. Using data from the US Census Bureau, this report looks at which retail sectors saw sales surge and which did not do well in March 2021.

Store Tracker | April 16, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 15: UK Retailers Open New Stores as Lockdown Restrictions Ease

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Roche Bros in the US and Frasers Group, Gym+Coffee, Kurt Geiger, Monsoon Accessorize, No Chaos, The Original Factory Shop and Zara in the UK.