Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium US Apparel and Footwear Brands Adopt Hybrid Wholesale-DTC ModelsUS apparel brands are shifting to hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models. Our analysis covers 13 companies and four alternative practices, as well as strategies for implementing wholesale and DTC models. Read More
Insight Report | August 9, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 2: Colgate, Crocs, CVS, Floor & Decor, L’Oréal and Sprouts Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sales Remain FlatOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 7, 2022, including Alibaba, Carter’s Inc, Clorox Company and Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., among others. Read More
Insight Report | August 2, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 1: Albertsons, Deckers, Kimberly-Clark and Tractor Supply Raise Guidance; Amazon Online Sales FlatOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended July 31, 2022, including Amazon, Albertsons Companies and Columbia Sportswear Company, among others. Read More
Store Tracker | July 29, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 30: US Store Closures Inch Toward 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Burberry and Carhartt, among others, in the US and Company Shop, Co-Op and Skechers, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | July 28, 2022 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Freight Rates Abate but Domestic Distribution Doubts AriseWe examine the stabilizing of international freight rates, continued challenges within the domestic US distribution chain and the broader impact of the G7 nations’ forthcoming ban on Russian gold. Read More
Deep Dive | July 22, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in China’s Sportswear Market: Anta vs. Li-NingAnta and Li-Ning are the two largest sportswear brand owners in China. In this Head-to-Head report, we compare the two companies’ revenues as well as brand positioning, sales channels and key strategies Read More
Deep Dive | July 15, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in the US CPG MarketIn this report, we look at 10 trends impacting the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) market and discuss how companies targeting the market can capitalize on the changes we expect to see in 2022 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | July 7, 2022 Premium Playbook: Digitalization for Faster, Closer and More Sustainable SourcingIn this Playbook, we present five key pandemic-led sourcing trends and the strategies retailers and brands globally can use to overcome sourcing hurdles, driving efficiencies in their supply chain. We cover digitalization, acquisitions, sustainability and more. Read More
Insight Report | July 4, 2022 Premium Apparel Brands and Retailers Increase Capital Expenditures, Focusing on Supply Chain and StoresWe explore capital expenditures by apparel brands and retailers in 2022, identifying key investment areas among selected companies in the Coresight 100. Read More
Deep Dive | July 4, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailIn our report on 10 trends in global apparel and footwear retail, we cover long-term trends such as sustainability and more nascent trends including the metaverse and innovations in apparel physical stores. Read More
Infographic | June 24, 2022 Register for Free Access US Menswear and Womenswear—Market Sizes and Key Trends: InfographicWe analyze the US menswear and womenswear markets, covering their size, key trends, and popular categories and brands. We present our key findings in this free infographic. Read More
Deep Dive | June 24, 2022 Premium US Womenswear Retailing: The Return of Occasion Wear Fuels $278 Billion MarketWe analyze the US womenswear market, covering its size, growth factors and the competitive landscape. We also discuss what and where consumers are shopping, as well as key themes we are watching—including the recovery of occasion wear and the opportunities in plus-size and adaptive apparel. Read More
Deep Dive | June 23, 2022 Premium US Menswear Retailing: A Fragmented Market with Opportunities in Occasion Wear and Inclusive ApparelWe analyze the US menswear market, covering its size, growth factors and the competitive landscape. We also discuss what and where consumers are shopping, as well as key themes we are watching—including the recovery of occasion wear and the opportunity in plus-size apparel. Read More
Deep Dive | June 23, 2022 Free Report Discovering Hidden Treasure in Your Supply Chain DataWe analyze the supply chain challenges that fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers and suppliers are currently facing and how data sharing and supply chain management solutions can solve these challenges and provide revenue-generating opportunities. This free report is sponsored by NielsenIQ. Read More
Deep Dive | June 22, 2022 Premium 1Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Consumers Under Pressure—But High-End Proves ResilientWe analyze the first quarter of 2022 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
