July 8, 2019 Deep Dive Premium New Consumer Attitudes Drive US Plus-Size Apparel DemandCoresight Research estimates the woman’s plus-size clothing market in the US is approximately $30.7 billion in 2019. Women who wear plus sizes spend less per capita on apparel and live in lower income households relative to the overall female population.
July 5, 2019 Insight Report Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: BerlinHighlights from Berlin include Kurfürstendamm, one of Europe’s greatest shopping boulevards; and Mulackstrasse, which offers three blocks of distinctive fashion on one little street.
July 5, 2019 Insight Report Premium Luxury Brands’ Exhibitions in China: A Secret Weapon to Win the Hearts of ShoppersWe look at recent exhibitions by luxury brands and their impact, particularly on social media. These exhibitions suit the current trend and the needs of Chinese consumers in terms of the “clock in” culture and “taste upgrade” on social media.
July 5, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access WEINSWIG’S WEEKLY JULY 5 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the growing silver market, offering insights into US seniors’ buying habits.
July 5, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Primark (LSE: ABF) 9M19 Trading Update: Lower Markdowns and Better Buying to Boost MarginsAssociated British Foods (ABF) reported its trading update for the 40 weeks ended June 22. This report focuses on Primark, the company’s retail business.
July 5, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 27: Pier 1 Imports to Shut More StoresCoresight Research tracks news about store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker focuses on department stores and specialty retail stores, including, but not limited to, those selling softlines, hardlines, consumer electronics, groceries and furniture.
July 5, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Seven & i Holdings (TSE: 3382) 1Q20 Results: Operating Income Grows in Both Domestic and Overseas Convenience StoresIn 1Q20, ended May 31, 2019, Seven & i reported a 1.3% year-over-year decline in net sales. However, the company’s EPS increased 21.5% in the first quarter.
July 4, 2019 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Virtual Assistants Bring Speed and Save Costs in the Supply ChainIVAs can improve supply chain operations by cutting labor costs and enabling faster and more accurate service delivery, ultimately leading to better customer experiences. Companies such as Alibaba and Aramex have been employing IVAs to improve supply chain efficiency.
July 4, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Sainsbury’s (LSE: SBRY) 1Q20 Trading Update: Comp Decline Worsens, Outlook Remains BearishSainsbury’s reported comparable sales ex fuel fell 1.6% year over year in 1Q10, compared to a 0.9% decline in the previous quarter and missing the consensus estimate of a 1.4% decline recorded by StreetAccount.
July 3, 2019 Deep Dive Premium BOPIS: US Retailers Looking for Omnichannel ExcellenceIn this report, we explain the buy online and pick up in store (BOPIS) model in detail and assess how some US retailers are using this service to enhance their omnichannel retailing.
July 3, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access NCR Acquires Online and Mobile Banking Technology Provider D3On July 2, 2019, NCR announced the acquisition of D3 Technology, Inc., a leading provider of online and mobile banking for the Large Financial Institution (LFI) market, for an undisclosed figure.
July 2, 2019 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: Alibaba Collaborates With Yiwu City to Build a Digital Trading Platform for SMEs; Xiaolu Clinic Boosts Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation Services Online“New Retail” is a model for integrating online retail, offline retail and logistics across a single value chain powered by data and technology. In this biweekly series, we cover important developments in New Retail in China and beyond.
July 2, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coty Unveils Turnaround PlanCoty Inc. (NYSE: COTY), announced a turnaround plan on July 1, 2019, designed to improve performance, especially in consumer beauty and to optimize its luxury and professional beauty businesses.
July 2, 2019 Insight Report Premium Grocery Outlet’s IPO: The Discount ContextOn June 10, Grocery Outlet Holding announced the pricing for its initial public offering (IPO). We look at the company’s business, its initial public offering and competitors in the discount grocery segment.
July 2, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access The RealReal Raises $300 Million in IPOThe RealReal raised $300 million in its June 28 NASDAQ IPO. The stock went up 44.5% to $28.90 per share in its first day.