January 14, 2025 Insight Report Premium JCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands—What It Means for US RetailWhat does the launch of Catalyst Brands reveal about broader retail trends? Explore the impacts of the JCPenney merger with SPARC Group on US retail.
December 30, 2024 Insight Report Premium Lowe’s 2024 Investor Conference: Building Growth with a Focus on Pro and LoyaltyHome-improvement retailer Lowe’s held its 2024 Analyst and Investor Conference on December 11, 2024. We present insights from the event, covering the company’s strategic priorities, productivity initiatives and near-term and long-term financial targets.
December 24, 2024 Deep Dive Premium 3Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Companies Post Positive Growth ResultsWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms (Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US) in the third quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, and considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.
December 16, 2024 Insight Report Premium The Collapse of the Kroger-Albertsons Merger: Implications for the US Grocery and CPG MarketsEarlier this month, the $25 billion merger between Albertsons and Kroger (announced in October 2022) was blocked by two judges. With the merger now terminated, we examine the implications of its collapse across the US grocery and CPG (consumer packaged goods) sectors.
December 11, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 7: Comp Sales Growth for Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Kroger and MoreOur 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 December 8, 2024, including Dollar Tree and Kroger, among others.
December 5, 2024 Insight Report Premium Procter & Gamble Investor Day 2024: Striving for Superiority and Prioritizing Productivity for Long-Term GrowthDiscover insights from Procter & Gamble’s (P&G’s) Investor Day, covering the company’s strategic pillars and focus areas under its integrated growth strategy.
December 4, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 6: Best Buy, Kohl’s and Macy’s Report Comp DeclinesOur 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 December 1, 2024, including Kohl’s, Macy’s, among others.
November 27, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 5: BJ’s Wholesale, Target, Walmart and Others Report Positive Sales Growth During Holiday 2024Our 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 24, 2024, including Gap, Lowe’s, Target and Walmart, among others.
November 20, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 4: Sales Growth for Alibaba, Home Depot and JD.comOur 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 17, 2024, including Alibaba, Capri Holdings, and The Home Depot, among others.
November 18, 2024 Insight Report Premium Ulta Beauty Investor Day 2024: Targeting Sustainable Growth, with a Focus on Digital InnovationDiscover insights from Ulta Beauty’s Investor Day 2024, covering the company’s strategic priorities for sustainable growth.
November 13, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside EarningsOur 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.
November 6, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 2: Sales Decline at Carter’s, Estée Lauder and HerbalifeOur 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.
November 5, 2024 Insight Report Premium VF Corporation Investor Day 2024: New Strategic Focus on Scalability and Financial ResilienceDiscover insights from VF Corporation’s Investor Day 2024, covering the company’s financial targets and strategic growth plans for FY25-28.
October 30, 2024 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 1: Costco, P&G, Tractor Supply Company and Walgreens Among the Companies Reporting Positive Sales GrowthOur 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 October 27, 2024, including Albertsons, Procter & Gamble and Walgreens Boots Alliance, among others.
September 20, 2024 Deep Dive Premium 2Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Companies Deliver Positive Sales GrowthWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the second quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, and considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.