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Insight Report | November 12, 2019 Premium

Holiday 2019: Consumer Survey Insights—Gen-Zers Show Biggest Gains in Spending Intent

Considering US consumer spending plans, destination preferences and shopping habits, we assess the retail outlook for the 2019 holiday season. We present key trends across different age groups, and offer key insights into the expected use of online platforms and associated services.

Insight Report | November 12, 2019 Premium

October 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Comps Accelerate

Costco’s same-store sales picked up in October. Cato and Buckle posted a mixed bag of comps.

Flash Report | November 11, 2019

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Singles’ Day 2019: What We Saw from Alibaba

Continuing our coverage of Alibaba’s Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we provide early sales updates from Hangzhou on November 11, including record-breaking milestones and increasing channel diversity for brand promotions.

Question of the Week | November 11, 2019 Free Report

What Products Do Chinese Tourists Buy While on Overseas Trips?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Products Do Chinese Tourists Buy While on Overseas Trips?

Insight Report | November 11, 2019 Premium

Insights from the Singles’ Day Pre-Sale Period: US Retailers’ Exposure to China

Continuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we assess the performance of selected brands in the pre-sale period of the shopping holiday. In the lead-up to November 11, it seems that the exposure of US retailers and other international brands to the Chinese market may have been impacted by trade tensions and the success of targeted marketing strategies employed by indigenous brands.

Deep Dive | November 11, 2019 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Direct-to-Consumer Brands

In this report, we continue our Retail-Tech Landscape report series, which spotlights innovative retail-tech companies that are disrupting the retail industry. This landscape focuses on high-growth, direct-to-consumer brands across a number of sectors.

Flash Report | November 11, 2019

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With Comp Sales Declining, Gap Inc. CEO Steps Down, To Be Replaced by Gap Founder’s Son

With comp sales declining, Gap Inc CEO steps down; company revises down guidance.

Analyst Corner | November 8, 2019

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Weinswig’s Weekly—November 10, 2019

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of Spectacular Retail.

Insight Report | November 8, 2019 Premium

Store Tour: Wegmans’ First NYC Grocery Store Opens in Brooklyn

This report evaluates the Brooklyn Wegmans store according to the Coresight BEST proprietary framework: The store excels in its substantial breadth of product offerings and staff of helpful, friendly employees, but could do more on technology.

Insight Report | November 8, 2019 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: November 2019 – Top Trends Include Oversized Blazers and Ruched Mini Dresses

This month’s Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Fashion Trend Report identifies Ruched mini dresses and oversized blazers as emerging fashion trends likely to rise in popularity.

Store Tracker | November 8, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 45: Dressbarn Announces Final Wind-Down

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Harrods in the UK and Dressbarn, Forever 21 and Kroger in the US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.

Insight Report | November 8, 2019 Premium

US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q19: Growth Slows in Both Countries; Trade Tensions Show Impact

In this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China. US GDP grew by a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.9% in the third quarter of 2019, while GDP in China increased 6.0% year over year.

Insight Report | November 7, 2019 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: November 2019

The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers.

Deep Dive | November 7, 2019 Premium

Mapping Alibaba’s New Retail Ecosystem

Alibaba Group, an e-commerce giant in China, is evolving beyond online shopping into a leading provider of data and technology services across multiple verticals. In addition to achieving growth, the company is looking to empower retailers and consumers through its “New Retail” strategy.

Insight Report | November 7, 2019 Premium

Store Tour: “Spectacular Retail” at Nordstrom’s New NYC Women’s Flagship

Nordstrom is bringing exciting new “spectacular retail” experiences to consumers through its new flagship in New York City. In this report, we apply the Coresight Research BEST framework for physical retail to identify the primary differentiators of Nordstrom’s new store.