Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | December 10, 2020 premium Retail Robustness Index: December 2020 Update—Shifting Consumer Demand Hits a Number of Top Retailers’ Scores Coresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. The December update revises the scores based on financial reports and store-reopening announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in November.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | November 25, 2020 premium The US Athleisure Market: Analyzing Opportunities and Strategies In this report, we discuss the US athleisure market, identifying key growth drivers and trends in this segment of the apparel industry. In addition, we examine what retailers and brands are doing to better serve demand for sports apparel and footwear that can be worn for both sports and casual purposes.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 12, 2020 premium Retail Robustness Index: November 2020 Update—Most Metrics Improve Slightly Coresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. The November update revises the scores based on financial reports and store-reopening announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in October. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | October 26, 2020 Register for free access Introducing the New Coresight 100: The Companies Reinventing Retail With 2020 having accelerated the pace of change in retail, we have re-evaluated the Coresight 100, our focus list of the top 100 of the largest and most influential companies in the global retail ecosystem. We introduce the new list of the top companies to watch, which spans eight sectors and now includes select innovators and private companies. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | March 13, 2020 Register for free access Coronavirus Briefing: US Retailers Hit by Both Demand and Supply Chain Issues US retailers are assessing the impact of the coronavirus. As US retail companies reported 4Q19 earnings, many noted sharply lower sales in China and outlined the impact of supply-chain disruptions. However, suppressed retail demand in the US market is likely yet to come. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | March 2, 2020 Register for free access Coronavirus Briefing: How Brands Are Communicating with Consumers During the Outbreak With the coronavirus outbreak showing no signs of slowing soon, retailers and brands in China are looking for creative ways to keep shoppers engaged with the brand as most people shun public places and avoid shopping for non-essential products. Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | December 16, 2019 Register for free access Adidas (DB: ADS) Adidas AG is a designer and manufacturer of footwear, apparel and accessories, based in Herzogenaurach, Germany. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and second-largest in the world (behind Nike).Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 30, 2019 Holiday 2019: UK Black Friday Insights On November 29, Coresight Research’s UK team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores in central London for Black Friday. In this report, we pick out likely outperformers, one apparent underperformer and other stores of note. We also provide a table comparing promotions this year to those of 2018.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | October 22, 2019 premium How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive Growth Well-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field.Read More
Product TypeCompany Earnings Update Product TypeCompany Earnings Update | August 9, 2019 Register for free access Adidas (DB: ADS) 2Q19 Results: Double-Digit Revenue Growth in E-Commerce and in China Adidas reported 4% currency-neutral 2Q19 revenue growth driven by high-single-digit growth in its sport inspired business. Revenues rose 5% to €5.51 billion.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | May 20, 2019 premium The $13 Billion US Women’s Underwear Industry: Disruption Creates Opportunity The $13.1 billion US women’s underwear market is changing. Traditional market leaders are losing market share to athletic retailers or digitally native, smaller brands. Body positivity and inclusivity are central to an evolving definition of “sexy”. Technology is enabling brands to improve fit and bring new designs to market. Read More
Product TypeCompany Earnings Update Product TypeCompany Earnings Update | May 7, 2019 Register for free access Adidas (DB: ADS) 1Q19 Results: Double-Digit Growth in Asia Pacific and 16% in China Drive Operating Margin Expansion Double Digit Growth in Asia-Pacific and 16% in China Drive Operating Margin ExpansionRead More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 22, 2019 premium Strong Demand for Value, E-Commerce and Sportswear Sustains Pressure on Europe’s Middleground Apparel Retailers Across major European economies, floundering midmarket behemoths are finding business more challenging than ever, leaving a number of apparel retailing stalwarts suffering what seems to be “death by a thousand cuts.”Read More
Product TypeCompany Earnings Update Product TypeCompany Earnings Update | March 14, 2019 Register for free access Adidas (DB: ADS) 4Q18 Results: Supply Chain Shortages Reduce Near-Term Sales Outlook In 4Q18, Adidas net sales increased 3.5% to €5.2 billion, or 5% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by double-digit gains in Asia Pacific and Greater China.Read More
Product TypeMarket Outlook Product TypeMarket Outlook | February 20, 2019 premium Sector Overview: Apparel & Footwear — Consumer Connectivity Changing Sector Landscape New digital marketplaces have made the apparel and footwear market truly global, giving consumers access to brands and products once available only by traveling. Brands are bringing products to neighborhoods that previously had very little access to the latest fashion trends.Read More
