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Insight Report | February 26, 2024 Premium Chinese New Year 2024 Review: Revealing Trends Amid Evolving Preferences—China Retail InsightsIn this report, we review the 2024 Chinese New Year holiday, highlighting the impact of the event on China’s consumer market and revealing retail trends, consumer preferences and market opportunities that emerged during the holiday. Read More
Store Tracker | February 8, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, January 2024: CVS Drives Closures, Shuttering 4+ Million Square Feet of Retail SpaceThe US will see more than 7 million square feet of retail space close in 2024. We detail retailers’ store closure and opening announcements from January 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Store Tracker | January 12, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 2: Bodycare To Open 20 UK StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Sprouts Farmers Market and Bodycare, among others, and summarizes openings and closures in 2023. Read More
Insight Report | December 7, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Black Friday 2023—Coresight Research ObservationsOur Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Black Friday sales from outside the US. Read More
Market Outlook | December 7, 2023 Premium US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: While Resilience Remains, E-Commerce Continues To Cede Share to Physical StoresDiscover the prospects for apparel and footwear retailing in the US in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear RetailHow is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming retail? As part of a five-report series, we present five key applications of AI in the apparel and footwear sector, covering design innovation, intelligent production, virtual try-on and more. Read More
Insight Report | September 7, 2023 Premium BEST at Retail: Experiences—Consumer Centricity Boosts EngagementIn our BEST at Retail series, Coresight Research examines how brands employ the elements of the BEST framework in their online and offline stores. In this second report, we offer strategies that companies can adopt to create engaging in-store experiences and glean insights from recent store visits. Read More
Deep Dive | August 24, 2023 Premium US Men’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Embracing Growth and InclusivityWe explore the market size and trajectory of the US men’s plus-size apparel market, major factors impacting the market, its competitive landscape, and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond in the space. Read More
Deep Dive | August 16, 2023 Premium RFID in Fashion: Higher Penetration and More Advancements on the HorizonRadio-frequency identification (RFID) technology has already led to significant advancements in the fashion industry. In this report, we dive into the current state of RFID in fashion, including factors impacting growth, the competitive landscape and potential headwinds for fashion brands and retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | June 13, 2023 Premium US Metaverse Fashion Market: Rapid Growth Ahead Despite Six Key ChallengesThe US metaverse fashion market is set for huge growth from 2023, but what challenges do brands and retailers need to tackle to see success? We dive into the market’s size and trajectory, growth drivers, leading players, recent developments and key challenges. We also analyze proprietary survey data to assess US consumer awareness of, and engagement in, metaverse fashion. Read More
Insight Report | May 25, 2023 Premium Sportswear Brands in 1Q23: High Costs and Promotions Erode Margins, but Key Brands Remain Positive for Full-Year 2023We examine the first-quarter earnings releases of six sportswear brands or brand owners to gain valuable insights, including the impact of the Yeezy line at Adidas, and offer forward-looking implications on pricing, inventory clearance and supply chain management. Read More
Insight Report | February 8, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, January 2023Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. Read More
Deep Dive | December 14, 2022 Premium Retail 2023: 10 Trends in India RetailWe present 10 trends that will influence India’s retail sector in 2023 and beyond, helping brands and retailers capitalize on key opportunities in the sector. This report is part of our Retail 2023 series of outlook reports. Read More
Deep Dive | December 13, 2022 Premium Retail 2023: 10 Trends in China E-CommerceWe present 10 key trends for e-commerce in China in 2023, revealing how brands and retailers can position themselves for growth in the country. This report is part of our Retail 2023 series of outlook reports, offering directional outlooks, headwinds and tailwinds, and themes to watch for 2023 and beyond in global retail. Read More