Deep Dive | February 21, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Presidents’ Day Shopping and Super Bowl Ad RecallMost consumers plan to spend over Presidents’ Day weekend. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Inflation Awareness Reaches Record HighConsumer awareness of inflation has reached a record high. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | February 9, 2023 Premium Inclusivity in Retail: Trends from 2022, Opportunities for 2023Inclusivity—providing equal access for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized—is a key trend in retail. We explore progress in 2022 and present our expectations for the development of inclusivity in retail in 2023, across areas such as adaptive, gender-free and extended-size offerings. Read More
Deep Dive | February 7, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Modest Valentine’s Day Spending LikelyHow do consumers plan to spend for Valentine’s Day? Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Market Outlook | February 6, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: US Department Stores—Innovation Amid New ChallengesWe explore how US department stores are innovating amid new challenges. We analyze the size and growth prospects of the market and detail the competitive landscape and key themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | January 31, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Records January SlowdownShifts in Amazon’s share of nonfood shoppers see the online giant struggle to compete with Walmart. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Deep Dive | January 24, 2023 Premium US Consumer Tracker: Consumers Settle in to Winter HabitsWe assess how US consumers are responding to macroeconomic pressures. Our weekly US Consumer Tracker presents an update on US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Company Profile | January 17, 2023 Premium Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) Company ProfileKohl’s is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel, beauty, footwear and home. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the company operates 1,165 stores across the US and an e-commerce site. Read More
Insight Report | January 4, 2023 Premium 3Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers See Inventory Growth SlowOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down from the year-ago quarter. Read More
Deep Dive | December 20, 2022 Premium 3Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Quarter for Retail Amid Inflationary PressuresThis report offers analysis of the third quarter of 2022 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps. Read More
Deep Dive | December 19, 2022 Premium US Handbag Retailing: Opportunities in Vegan Leather and ResaleWe 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. Read More
Insight Report | December 12, 2022 Premium 3Q22 US Department Store Insights: Retailers Expect Very Promotional Holiday, Similar to 2019We examine the performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22). We analyze total sales, comparable sales, digital sales, product categories and more. Read More
Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies. Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 4: Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Macy’s and Walmart Raise Guidance; Alibaba and Target See Slow GrowthOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report third-quarter 2022 earnings. This week includes highlights from Alibaba, Bath & Body Works and BJ’s Wholesale Club, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | November 9, 2022 Premium US Denim Retailing—New Styles Fuel GrowthWe analyze the US denim market, showing that growth continues with new styles as skinny is out. Our report covers the market size, drivers, competitive landscape and themes we are watching. Read More