Deep Dive | June 19, 2024 Premium 1Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retail Companies Post Strong Sales ResultsWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the first quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Store Tracker | June 7, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 23: Dollar General Revises Its Store Opening PlanOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Citi Trends, Dollar General, Foot Locker, Frasers Group, Kohl’s, Sephora, Ulta Beauty and WHSmith. Read More
Insight Report | June 4, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 6: Hearing from Burlington Stores, Dollar General, Foot Locker, Kohl’s and MoreOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended June 2, 2024, including Best Buy, Burlington Stores, Capri Holdings, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar General, Foot Locker, Gap, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty. Read More
Deep Dive | April 9, 2024 Premium 4Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Companies Report Better Performances Following the Holiday SeasonWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the fourth quarter of 2023, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Insight Report | April 4, 2024 Premium 4Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Turnover Ratios Grow Following the Holiday SeasonIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series, we analyze inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q23 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. Read More
Insight Report | March 14, 2024 Premium Data Dive: The Global Obesity Economy—Shaped by the Spending of 1 Billion ConsumersWorldwide, 1 billion people are now obese, according to a new study in medical journal The Lancet. We review the findings from that study and offer quantification of various aspects of the global “obesity economy.” Read More
Insight Report | March 1, 2024 Premium Macy’s Announces 150 Store Closures—A Turnaround Effort To Drive PerformanceOn February 27, 2024, Macy’s announced its “A Bold New Chapter” strategy. As part of this strategy, Macy’s announced its plans to close approximately 150 underproductive Macy’s locations. We detail this development and its implications for Macy’s and the US department store sector. Read More
Insight Report | January 24, 2024 Premium Holiday 2023: US Retail Wrap-Up—Strong Performance in E-Commerce and Clothing Sectors Drives GrowthCoresight Research concludes our coverage of the 2023 holiday season in US retail with our annual wrap-up report, drawing on proprietary consumer survey data, store-visit (traffic) data from Placer.ai, trading updates from selected retailers and retail sales data from the US Census Bureau. Read More
Deep Dive | January 9, 2024 Premium Retail 2024: Five Forces and Five Trends Impacting US RetailAs part of our Retail 2024 series of outlook reports, our flagship annual report outlines five forces and five retail trends that Coresight Research expects to impact US retail throughout 2024, which we believe will be a year of transition for consumers and retailers alike. Read More
Insight Report | January 3, 2024 Premium 3Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Positive Factors Pave the Way for Better Inventory Turnover in the Holiday QuarterIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights reports (formerly US Retail Inventory Tracker), we analyze inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q23 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. Read More
Insight Report | December 20, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: US Holiday Homestretch—Amazon and Off-Pricers Poised To Win This SeasonAs the end of the 2023 holiday shopping season approaches, we take stock of the latest metrics, leveraging proprietary survey data, retail sales results and shopper traffic data. Read More
Insight Report | December 15, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday Survey FindingsWe discuss retail performance in the US on Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the help of our proprietary survey data. We also offer wider learnings for holiday 2023 and the retail environment in general. Read More
Deep Dive | December 14, 2023 Premium 3Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Mixed Performances Amid Weak Demand and Economic UncertaintyWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the third quarter of 2023, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Market Outlook | December 7, 2023 Premium US Department Stores—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Soft Sales Growth; Opportunities in Different Store Formats and Alternative ModelsDiscover the prospects for department store retailing in the US in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Festive Frenzy of Social Commerce—Seven Social Media Strategies To Drive EngagementWe dive into trending retail-related posts, offering a curated glimpse into the creative strategies employed by these posts and providing a roadmap for companies seeking to make a lasting impact during the 2023 holiday season. Read More