Insight Report | November 14, 2019 Premium Store Tour: Adidas Ups Its Game with New London FlagshipAdidas’ new London flagship store brings together a brand-building experience, digital integration and product customization in the latest example of “spectacular retail.” Read More
Deep Dive | November 13, 2019 Premium UK Department Stores: A Year of DeclineDepartment stores in the UK are facing tough conditions while being tied into long leases. Some UK retailers have entered into administration or used company voluntary arrangements to prevent collapse. This report focuses on the struggles of four of the UK’s biggest names: Debenhams, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis. Read More
Flash Report | November 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Singles’ Day 2019: What We Saw from AlibabaContinuing 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 8, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—November 10, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the rise of Spectacular Retail. Read More
Store Tracker | November 8, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 45: Dressbarn Announces Final Wind-DownOur 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. Read More
Insight Report | November 7, 2019 Premium Store Tour: “Spectacular Retail” at Nordstrom’s New NYC Women’s FlagshipNordstrom 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. Read More
Store Tracker | November 1, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Flash Report | October 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Nordstrom Sets the Stage for Its First Women’s Store in NYC This WeekNordstrom Brings to NY Innovation Tried and Tested in LA, Will it Work as Well on Both Coasts? Tests in Los Angeles found that customers who make use of BOPIS, alteration and other services spend more. Read More
Flash Report | October 22, 2019 Register for Free Access 374-Year-Old Department Store Retailer HBC Announces It Is Going PrivateHudson Bay’s bid to take the company private represents a bold move to preserve the centuries-old retailer: We may see innovative concepts such as CBD shops and cafes, designer studios, hosted apparel or sneaker drops. Read More
Store Tracker | October 18, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 42: Ross Stores Opens More LocationsIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Store Tracker | October 11, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 41: Bed Bath & Beyond Plans More Store ClosuresIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Store Tracker | October 4, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 40: Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy; Plans To Close Many US StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Read More
Flash Report | October 1, 2019 Register for Free Access Forever 21 Files for 2019’s 35th Major US BankruptcyForever 21 announced it began voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in US bankruptcy court. As part of its restructuring strategy, the company plans to exit most international locations in Asia and Europe but will continue operations in the US, Mexico and Latin America. Read More
Deep Dive | September 26, 2019 Premium Can CBD Save the Mall?Cannabidiol (CBD) has seen surging popularity in what is a new product category. Brands and companies are jumping on the opportunity by launching new products containing CBD, selling extracts, capsules and even raw plant. But can CBD save the mall? Read More
Store Tracker | September 20, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 38: Casey’s to Open More StoresIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
