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Innovator Profile | March 24, 2025

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Innovator Profile: Veesual—Enhancing the Online Apparel Shopping Journey with Image Generation

As part of our Innovator Profile series in the lead-up to the “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch competition at Shoptalk Spring 2025, we present Veesual, whose image-generation solution creates augmented shopping experiences to enhance apparel e-commerce.

Company Profile | January 22, 2025 Premium

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) Company Profile

American Eagle Outfitters is a US-based retailer of accessories, clothing, footwear and personal care products. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company operates stores in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Mexico and the US.

Deep Dive | January 21, 2025 Databank Members

Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey Insights

Where are US consumers shopping for apparel and footwear, and what categories are they buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Infographic | December 20, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 51: US Holiday Retail Homestretch

Discover key data points we are watching in week 51 of 2024. This week, we focus on US retail holiday data, with insights on the popularity of Temu, total fourth-quarter sales growth projections and shopper traffic trends.

Insight Report | December 19, 2024 Premium

Holiday 2024: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Retail Resilience; Temu in Top 10; Positive Traffic Trends

We review what we have learned so far on retail demand in the US this holiday season, drawing on proprietary survey data, company reports, shopper traffic data and sector-level retail sales figures.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 12, 2024 Premium

US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Low-Single-Digit Growth Expected, with E-Commerce Capturing Share

Discover directional market insights and themes to watch in US apparel and footwear retailing in 2025. We touch on the casualization trend, GLP-1 drugs, immersive experiences, inclusive offerings and more.

Company Profile | November 8, 2024 Premium

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) Company Profile

VF Corporation is a US-based brand owner of lifestyle apparel, footwear and related products for men, women and children. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates stores in Canada, China, the UK, the US and over 150 other countries. 

Insight Report | November 5, 2024 Premium

VF Corporation Investor Day 2024: New Strategic Focus on Scalability and Financial Resilience

Discover insights from VF Corporation’s Investor Day 2024, covering the company’s financial targets and strategic growth plans for FY25-28.

Company Profile | October 16, 2024 Premium

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) Company Profile

Foot Locker is a US-based retailer of apparel and footwear. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates stores in Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, South Korea, the UK, the US and 20 other countries.

Event Presentation | October 7, 2024 Premium

The Future of 3D Design—Transformative Changes and Impact: Insights Presented at 3D Tech Fest 2024

How is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming the apparel industry? Dive into the future of 3D design with our data-driven insights, presented at Alvanon’s 3D Tech Fest 2024: The Physical-Digital Evolution.

Company Profile | September 6, 2024 Premium

Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) Company Profile

Dick’s Sporting Goods is a retailer of sports accessories, apparel, equipment and footwear. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, the company operates stores across the US.

Company Profile | September 6, 2024 Premium

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) Company Profile

Gap Inc. is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel, footwear and personal care products. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates stores in Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, the UK and the US.

Infographic | August 23, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

Discover key US-focused data points we are watching in week 34 of 2024, covering store closures, shopper penetration for Amazon, and Coresight Research projections for US retail sales growth.

Deep Dive | August 19, 2024 Premium

Style and Substance Through Value-Add Services and Omnichannel Strategies: Global Learnings in Apparel Retailing

Worldwide, the apparel and footwear industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by rapid advancements in digital technology and evolving consumer preferences. Building on our recent Market Navigator report, we explore the innovative strategies adopted by leading apparel and footwear retailers from China, the UK and the US to navigate the dynamic market landscape.

Deep Dive | August 12, 2024 Premium

Fashion Footprint: Real Estate Expansion and Store Downsizing in the US Apparel Retail Market

We explore various apparel and footwear companies’ store opening and closure strategies over the past few years. We also dive into recent store traffic data, providing a comprehensive understanding of how apparel retailers are changing their physical footprints in 2024.