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Deep Dive | December 12, 2024 Premium

Proposed US Tariffs and Their Impacts—Price Hikes Likely, Making Diverse Supply Chains a Must

During his campaign, US President-elect Donald Trump proposed a 60% tariff on Chinese imports and a 10%–20% tariff on all products imported from other US trading partners. We discuss the anticipated impact of the potential tariffs on both US retailers and consumers.

Insight Report | December 6, 2024 Premium

Retail Around the World: Black Friday 2024—Coresight Research Observations

As part of our coverage of the 2024 holiday season, we present our observations of Black Friday in India, Hong Kong and the UK.

Deep Dive | December 5, 2024 Databank Members

Generational Trends in Shopper Behavior: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Gen Zers, millennials, Gen Xers, baby boomers: How do their shopping habits compare? Dive into generational trends in consumer preferences and behavior in this US Consumer Survey Insights Extra report. We present survey-driven analysis of where shoppers make purchases and what they are buying, with findings broken down by age.

Store Tracker | December 4, 2024 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, November 2024: American Freight and Big Lots Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space to 116 Million Square Feet

Store closures announced by American Freight, Big Lots and others have pushed total closed retail space in the US in 2024 to 116 million square feet. Read about the latest store openings and closures as of the end of November 2024, including their square-footage impact.

Store Tracker | November 15, 2024 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 46: Big-Ticket Weakness Claims Another Home Retailer

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight another significant rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Marketing Officer at REI.

Insight Report | November 13, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside Earnings

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 10, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, Ralph Lauren, Qurate Retail and Wayfair, among others.

Company Profile | November 8, 2024 Premium

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) Company Profile

VF Corporation is a US-based brand owner of lifestyle apparel, footwear and related products for men, women and children. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates stores in Canada, China, the UK, the US and over 150 other countries. 

Insight Report | November 6, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 2: Sales Decline at Carter’s, Estée Lauder and Herbalife

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 3, 2024, including Carter’s, Crocs, Deckers Outdoor, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others.

Event Coverage | October 30, 2024

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Shoptalk Fall 2024 Wrap-Up: Unified Commerce, Customer Loyalty and AI Are “Mission Possible”

Coresight Research was a research partner of Shoptalk Fall 2024, which took place during October 16–18 in Chicago, Illinois. We present our top takeaways from the conference, across vital retail themes, artificial intelligence (AI), product assortments, loyalty programs and unified commerce experiences, among others.

Deep Dive | October 4, 2024 Databank Members

Seasonal Shopping, 4Q24—Shoppers’ Latest Holiday Expectations: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra

Will US consumers celebrate or spend on key shopping holidays in the fourth quarter this year? This month’s US Consumer Survey Insights Extra—Seasonal Shopping report analyzes consumer expectations for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, Halloween, Singles’ Day, Black Friday and the end-of-year holiday season.

Store Tracker | October 3, 2024 Databank Members

US Store Tracker Extra, September 2024: Big Lots Drives Total Closed Space to 89 Million Square Feet

Store closures announced by Big Lots, Family Dollar, LL Flooring and others will drive total closed retail space in 2024 to nearly 89 million square feet in the US. Read about the latest store openings and closures as of the end of September 2024, including their square-footage impact.

Infographic | September 27, 2024 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week

Discover key data points we are watching in week 39 of 2024, spanning home-furnishing shopping trends, online beauty sales and L’Oreal’s patents.

Store Tracker | September 20, 2024 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 38: US Store Closures Climb Nearly 50% Year Over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Aldi, Adidas, Metro Mattress and Reebok, among other major retailers.

Store Tracker | September 13, 2024 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 37: Big Lots Files for Bankruptcy; LL Flooring To Close Additional Stores

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard, Big Lots, Dollar Tree and LL Flooring, among other major retailers.

Insight Report | September 12, 2024 Premium

Luxury Retailing—US Real Estate Insights: Contrasting Expansion and Consolidation Trends

Building on our Market Navigator on global luxury retailing, we examine data on selected brands’ store traffic, store closures and store openings to understand the evolving real estate landscape in the US luxury market.