Insight Report | February 20, 2023 Premium January 2023 UK Retail Sales: Sales Slow Amid Economic UncertaintyIn January 2023, UK retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) decreased by 3.2% year over year. Using data from the Office for National Statistics, we look at total and online growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2023 Premium 2023 US Tax Tracker #1: IRS Issues $15.7 Billion in Refunds, Up by Almost Two-ThirdsIn our first report of the US tax-filing season this year, we look at what has happened so far (as of February 3, 2023) in terms of returns filed and processed, and total and average refunds returned. Read More
Deep Dive | February 20, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: India E-Commerce—Online Adoption Expands to the HinterlandsThe e-commerce sector in India is expanding due to growing rapidly. In this Market Outlook, we discuss the size and trajectory of India’s online retail market and factors and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | February 20, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 4: Crocs Posts Strong Sales Momentum; Herbalife Sees Sales DeclinesThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from Crocs and Herbalife Nutrition. Read More
Analyst Corner | February 19, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Growing Signs of Economic OptimismThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks at bright spots in the global economic outlook, with highlights from the US, China and the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | February 17, 2023 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 7: UK Openings Up 46%Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Amazon, Ashley HomeStore, Iceland, Lidl and under Armour, among others. Read More
Insight Report | February 16, 2023 Premium January 2023 US Retail Sales: Most Sectors See Positive Year-over-Year Sales GrowthIn January 2023, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew 4.7% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | February 16, 2023 Free Report CGI and 3D Product Imagery: The Future of Visual Merchandising in E-CommerceComputer-generated imagery (CGI), also known as 3D rendering, can provide a competitive advantage for retail companies in producing and managing product visuals for e-commerce. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we analyze current challenges in online visual merchandising and the benefits of CGI. This free report is sponsored by Nfinite. Read More
Event Coverage | February 16, 2023 Premium Fashinnovation’s Worldwide Talks 8: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Technology To Drive Fashion in 2023A member of the Coresight Research team attended and spoke at Fashinnovation’s Worldwide Talks 8, a day-long, invitation-only event held in New York City on February 7. We present key themes and ideas presented during the event. Read More
Insight Report | February 16, 2023 Premium Revisiting Dubai Retail: New Developments Paint a Promising Scene in Dubai and the Persian Gulf RegionFollowing a recent visit to the Emirate of Dubai by a member of the Coresight Research team, we assess changing conditions which will likely positively contribute to retail growth in the region in the coming years. Read More
Deep Dive | February 15, 2023 Free Report Retail Challenges Drive Edge Technology InvestmentRetailers must find ways to grow revenues and improve efficiency despite facing brisk headwinds. We leverage proprietary findings to explore the impacts of various business components on retailers’ revenues and assess their in-store tech investment levels. This free report is sponsored by VMware. Read More
Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Premium Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Market Softens, Industry Players Seek To Improve MarginsWe discuss the growth trajectory of the apparel and footwear market in the UK amid the country’s sluggish economic conditions and inflationary pressures. Read More
Insight Report | February 14, 2023 Premium Global Economic Outlook Looking More Positive: What’s NewIn recent weeks, conversations, forecasts and data around global economic growth have generally turned more positive. We discuss recent economic metrics, projections and discussions, with a focus on the US, China and the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Databank Members 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
Insight Report | February 14, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 3: CVS and L’Oréal Report Strong Sales Momentum; Capri, Coty and VF Corp See DeclinesThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, includes highlights from Capri Holdings, Coty, CVS Health and more. Read More
