Insight Report | January 7, 2025 Premium 3Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Apparel, Off-Price and Warehouse Club Retailers Expand Inventories for the HolidaysOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, dive into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in the third quarter of 2024. Discover key management commentary on inventory levels as retailers begin 2025. Read More
Market Outlook | January 2, 2025 Premium Retail 2025 Sector Outlooks: EbookDiscover the prospects for retail in 2025! We offer growth projections and discuss themes to watch across 10 sectors in the US and globally, including apparel, beauty and grocery. Read More
Insight Report | December 30, 2024 Premium Lowe’s 2024 Investor Conference: Building Growth with a Focus on Pro and LoyaltyHome-improvement retailer Lowe’s held its 2024 Analyst and Investor Conference on December 11, 2024. We present insights from the event, covering the company’s strategic priorities, productivity initiatives and near-term and long-term financial targets. Read More
Deep Dive | December 24, 2024 Premium 3Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Companies Post Positive Growth ResultsWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms (Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US) in the third quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, and considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Deep Dive | December 12, 2024 Premium Proposed US Tariffs and Their Impacts—Price Hikes Likely, Making Diverse Supply Chains a MustDuring his campaign, US President-elect Donald Trump proposed a 60% tariff on Chinese imports and a 10%–20% tariff on all products imported from other US trading partners. We discuss the anticipated impact of the potential tariffs on both US retailers and consumers. Read More
Insight Report | November 13, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside EarningsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 10, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, Ralph Lauren, Qurate Retail and Wayfair, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | November 7, 2024 Premium US Store Tracker Extra, October 2024: Drugstore Chains Drive Total Closed Space to 99 Million Square FeetStore closures announced by CVS Health, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens Boots Alliance and others will drive total closed retail space in 2024 to nearly 99 million square feet in the US. Read about the latest store openings and closures as of the end of October 2024, including their square-footage impact. Read More
Deep Dive | October 18, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—Early Shopping and Deal-Seeking To Define the SeasonWhere, when and how will US consumers spend for holiday 2024? We analyze proprietary survey data to offer critical insights on the shape of demand and consumers’ shopping expectations for the holiday season. Read More
Store Tracker | October 4, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 40: UK Store Closures Surpass 1,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Dobbies, Hallmark, Rally House and WHSmith, among other major retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | September 24, 2024 Premium Home and Home-Improvement Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWhere and what are home and home-improvement shoppers buying? We analyze new survey findings to assess US consumers’ behaviors and sentiment—this week, with an added focus on home and home-improvement retail. Read More
Insight Report | August 27, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q24, Week 5: Ross Stores, Target and TJX Among the Companies Reporting Sales Growth This WeekOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on second-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended August 25, 2024, including BJ’s Warehouse Club, Coty, Macy’s, Target and The TJX Companies. Read More
Insight Report | August 5, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q24, Week 2: Positive Results from Colgate-Palmolive, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor and MoreOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on second-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended August 4, 2024, including Carter’s, Columbia Sportswear, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor, Gildan Activewear, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2024 Premium 1Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve Amid Economic ResilienceOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, delve into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in 1Q24, and discover key management commentary on inventory levels. Read More
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
Insight Report | May 7, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 2: Amazon, CVS and Estée Lauder Report Positive Sales Growth; Clorox and Wayfair Post Sales DeclinesOur 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 May 5, 2024, including Amazon, Clorox, CVS Health, Estée Lauder and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
