Deep Dive | August 19, 2024 Premium Style and Substance Through Value-Add Services and Omnichannel Strategies: Global Learnings in Apparel RetailingWorldwide, the apparel and footwear industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by rapid advancements in digital technology and evolving consumer preferences. Building on our recent Market Navigator report, we explore the innovative strategies adopted by leading apparel and footwear retailers from China, the UK and the US to navigate the dynamic market landscape. Read More
Insight Report | July 3, 2024 Premium Retail Media: (Almost) Everything We Heard at Shoptalk Europe 2024Dive into the world of retail media with our insights from Shoptalk Europe 2024. Discover the retailer perspective, the brand perspective, new in-store opportunities and more! Executives from Amazon, Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, Walmart and other leading retail companies offer their take on the retail media landscape and strategies in Europe. Read More
Event Coverage | June 5, 2024 Free Report Shoptalk Europe 2024 Day Two: AI Dominates the Conversation in BarcelonaCoresight Research is an official research partner of Shoptalk Europe, an annual conference that unites retail and e-commerce professionals to discuss the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the retail industry. We present key insights from day two of Shoptalk Europe 2024. Read More
Insight Report | March 21, 2024 Premium Zalando Strategy Update 2024: Now Targeting 15% of Europe’s Fashion MarketWe present insights from online fashion giant Zalando’s strategy update in March 2024. What are the company’s B2C and B2B strategies and 2028 targets? Read highlights from its management presentations to find out, and discover our take on the positioning of Zalando in Europe’s fashion market. Read More
Insight Report | May 25, 2023 Premium Tech Talk from Shoptalk US and Shoptalk Europe: Five Trending Themes, Emphasis on Generative AIWe present five trending technology themes from Shoptalk US and Shoptalk Europe 2023, covering generative AI (artificial intelligence), Web3 in the supply chain and more. Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2023 Premium Data Dive: What US, European and Australian Retailers Are Saying on CapexIn this Data Dive, we examine what major US, European and Australian companies are reporting on capital expenditures (capex)—their ongoing and planned investments in physical infrastructure such as stores, distribution and technology. Read More
Deep Dive | April 5, 2023 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: European Apparel and Footwear—Poised for Growth in 2023 and BeyondIn this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the performance and future prospects of online apparel and footwear sectors in France, Germany and the UK, as well as detail the competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Read More
Company Profile | January 21, 2023 Premium Zalando (XTRA: ZAL) Company ProfileZalando is a Germany-based retailer of accessories, apparel, beauty products and footwear. Headquartered in Berlin, the company operates in Austria, Germany and Switzerland and 20 other countries across Europe. 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 | August 2, 2022 Premium Battling High Input Costs: European Apparel Retailers’ Key StrategiesHigh inflation is leading to more competition among European apparel retailers. We examine strategies these retailers are using to battle high inflation costs and analyze the impact on their gross margins. Read More
Deep Dive | May 23, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in European Online Apparel Retailing: ASOS vs. ZalandoWe analyze leading European online apparel companies ASOS and Zalando, covering their business models; fast-fashion positioning and pricing strategies; financial metrics, including revenue growth, operating margins, marketing and fulfillment cost ratios; shopper profiles; automation and data-driven strategies; strategic partnerships and sustainable initiatives. Read More
Market Outlook | February 9, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Still in Recovery ModeIn this Market Outlook, we explore the UK’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching. Read More
Free Data Graphic | August 16, 2021 Free Report Coresight Bites: European Apparel E-Commerce Platforms—Gaining Share of an Expanding MarketWe present Coresight Bites: European Apparel E-Commerce Platforms—Gaining Share of an Expanding Market Read More
Deep Dive | August 11, 2021 Premium European Apparel E-Commerce Platforms: Gaining Share of an Expanding MarketWhile the overall Western European apparel and footwear market continues to see gradual post-pandemic recovery, pure-play e-commerce retail companies are witnessing very strong trends. We discuss the competitive landscape and outlook for three leading European apparel and footwear e-commerce retail firms in our Coresight 100 list: ASOS, Boohoo Group and Zalando. We cover four key investment areas for these e-commerce players, as well as three trends we are watching. Read More
Insight Report | July 20, 2021 Premium Retail Robustness Index: July 2021 Update—Slight Gains Amid Volatility from Management ChangesCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The July 2021 update revises the scores based on financial reports and store- and management-related announcements. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since the previous Retail Robustness Index update in April 2021. Read More