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Insight Report | December 19, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Fashion: Inclusivity and Realism in Avatar Wearables, plus Survey Findings from Roblox

We explore fashion in the metaverse (avatar wearables), with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and opportunities for brands in video games and pre-Web 3.0 platforms. We also present select findings from a recent consumer survey by virtual world Roblox.

Deep Dive | December 19, 2022 Premium

US Handbag Retailing: Opportunities in Vegan Leather and Resale

We analyze the US handbag market, covering its size and growth trajectory, market drivers, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching. We identify opportunities in vegan leather, resale and private label.

Free Data Graphic | December 19, 2022 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker Extra—Analyzing Shopping Changes by Consumer Demographic

We present Three Things You Need To Know: US Consumer Tracker Extra—Analyzing Shopping Changes by Consumer Demographic

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE: DECK) Company Profile

Deckers is a US-based brand owner of accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Goleta, California, the company sells products in China, Canada, the US and over 47 other countries.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Columbia Sportswear Company (NasdaqGS: COLM) Company Profile

Columbia Sportswear is a US-based brand owner of accessories, apparel, footwear and outdoor equipment. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company sells its products in Canada, China, the US and over 69 other countries.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Li Ning Company Limited (SEHK: 2331) Company Profile

Li Ning is a brand that offers professional and leisure footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. Headquartered in Beijing, China, the company operates stores in China and Malaysia.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Crocs (NasdaqGS: CROX) Company Profile

Crocs is a US-based accessories and footwear brand owner and retailer. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company sells its products in Australia, Canada, China, the UK and the US and over 85 other countries.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI) Company Profile

Carter’s is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel and footwear for babies and young children. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates stores in Canada, Mexico and the US.

Company Profile | December 18, 2022 Premium

Anta Sports Products (SEHK: 2020) Company Profile

Anta Sports Products is a China-based retailer of sports accessories, footwear and apparel. Headquartered in Jinjiang, the company operates stores in China, Singapore and the US.

Analyst Corner | December 18, 2022

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Holiday Channel Checks—Where Are The Shoppers?

This week, Deborah Weinswig discusses Coresight Research’s latest insights on the holiday season based on our observations from stores and malls in New Jersey and New York City.

Insight Report | December 16, 2022 Premium

November 2022 US Retail Sales: Holiday Growth Slows

November 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 5.4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at how different sectors performed.

Insight Report | December 16, 2022 Premium

Robotics in Retail—Part 1: Autonomous Vehicles and Cobots Optimize the Supply Chain

In the first report of our two-part Robotics in Retail series, we explore two key applications of robotics in the retail supply chain: in warehousing and in last-mile delivery. We discuss the role and benefits of autonomous vehicles (including drones) and cobots (collaborative robots), as well as selected use cases by brands and retailers.

Deep Dive | December 16, 2022 Premium

US Consumer Tracker Extra: Retailers Shopped—Analyzing Changes by Consumer Demographic

We analyze how consumers shopped for nonfood products in October and November 2022 by demographics such as age and geography, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra provides a deeper dive into longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data.

Store Tracker | December 15, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 50: UK Openings Up by One-Quarter

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Casey’s General Store, Co-op, JD Sports, Lululemon Athletica and Vera Bradley, among other companies.

Insight Report | December 15, 2022 Premium

Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Food, Beverage and Food Supplement Market: Opportunities in Hybrid Models

Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are a small but growing presence in the US food, beverage and food supplement market. We discuss the category size, key trends that are driving sector growth and the major headwinds.