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Deep Dive | December 13, 2022 Premium

Retail 2023: 10 Trends in China E-Commerce

We present 10 key trends for e-commerce in China in 2023, revealing how brands and retailers can position themselves for growth in the country. This report is part of our Retail 2023 series of outlook reports, offering directional outlooks, headwinds and tailwinds, and themes to watch for 2023 and beyond in global retail.

Insight Report | December 8, 2022 Premium

Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations, November 2022

Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team.

Store Tracker | December 1, 2022 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, November 2022: Retailers Open 80 Million Square Feet of New Retail Space

The US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements and details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base and square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of November 25, 2022, versus the comparable period in 2021.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 28, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail in the US, the UK and China

We analyze the apparel specialty retail market in the US, the UK and China. Our coverage includes market sizes and performance, market factors, online sector sales, the competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators.

Insight Report | November 28, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: Black Friday Insights from Retailers in the US and Canada

The Coresight Research team undertook its annual tour of stores for Black Friday, visiting stores in the US and Canada. We offer our observations and insights on the shopping event this year, covering the breadth and depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more.

Deep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium

100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning Strategies

Our 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.

Deep Dive | November 18, 2022 Premium

Singles’ Day 2022: Making an Impact Around the World

Singles’ Day (also known as 11.11), the world’s largest online global shopping festival, expanded once again this year, including an increasing number of retailers from outside China. As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we examine various promotions from locations outside Mainland China.

Insight Report | November 17, 2022 Premium

Singles’ Day 2022: New Products, Entrants and Trends—Brands Capitalize on Immersive Technologies and Virtual Products

As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we discuss new products, entrants and trends that emerged during this year’s festival—specifically those that surfaced on the platforms of Alibaba and JD.com—and how they tie into ongoing retail themes in China.

Company Profile | November 15, 2022 Premium

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) Company Profile

NIKE is a US-based brand of athletic accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company operates in 170 countries.

Deep Dive | November 14, 2022 Premium

US Apparel Accessories Retailing: New Opportunities Support Recovery

We analyze the US apparel accessories market, presenting the market size, factors, a competitive landscape, proprietary survey data and themes we are watching. A full recovery is set to take place in 2023, with growing opportunities in gender-neutral accessories.

Company Profile | November 14, 2022 Premium

Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UAA) Company Profile

Under Armour is a US-based brand owner of accessories, apparel and footwear brands. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company operates in Canada, Chile, China, Mexico, Korea, the US and around 95 other countries.

Deep Dive | November 14, 2022 Premium

What Is Clean Beauty? Deciphering the Elusive Category

We explore clean beauty, including its history and current landscape, what will come next for the category and how it aligns with the Coresight Research RESET framework.

Company Profile | November 11, 2022 Premium

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) Company Profile

Ralph Lauren is a US-based brand owner of accessories, apparel and footwear. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates in Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, the UK, the US and 25 other countries.

Insight Report | November 11, 2022 Premium

Retail Around the World: Coresight Research Observations—October 2022

Coresight Research is a global company with offices in seven cities across four continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our new Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 11, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: China Apparel and Footwear—Domestic Brands Gain Shares in a Slowing Retail Environment

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of China’s apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment and explore the competitive landscape and key trends that are driving demand.