Sunny Zheng, Analyst

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Insight Report | May 30, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, April 2023: Clothing, Footwear and Beauty Spending Growth Eases Further

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from April 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth slowed further to 2.7% year over year.

Insight Report | May 25, 2023 Premium

Sportswear Brands in 1Q23: High Costs and Promotions Erode Margins, but Key Brands Remain Positive for Full-Year 2023

We examine the first-quarter earnings releases of six sportswear brands or brand owners to gain valuable insights, including the impact of the Yeezy line at Adidas, and offer forward-looking implications on pricing, inventory clearance and supply chain management.

Insight Report | May 18, 2023 Premium

US Innerwear Market: Three Trends Driving Success for Brands and Retailers

We explore the US innerwear market (nightwear, underwear, hosiery and socks), including its size and trajectory, market factors, competitive landscape and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond.

Insight Report | May 3, 2023 Premium

Insights Video: Market Navigator—US Apparel and Footwear Retailing

In this Insights Video, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US apparel and footwear retailing. We discuss growth drivers and the competitive landscape, and explore key themes in the market.

Insight Report | May 2, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, March 2023: Fashion Growth Slides; Beauty Remains Strong

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from March 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 2.9% year over year.

Deep Dive | April 25, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Footwear Private Label: Consumer Attitudes and Inflation Present Opportunities

Private label can help apparel and footwear retailers increase sales, reduce costs and increase margins. We dive into the state of the US apparel and footwear private-label market, including opportunities, key players and themes we are watching.

Deep Dive | April 19, 2023 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Sector—Product, Experience and Cost Control Matter Amid Softer Demand

In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector. We explore market drivers, the competitive landscape, key themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond, as well as innovators in the space.

Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Free Report

The True Cost of Apparel Returns: Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions

We explore the rates and impacts of online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free report is sponsored by 3DLOOK.

Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2023 Clothing and Footwear Spending Posts Solid Growth Despite Strong Comparatives

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from February 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 7.0% year over year.

Infographic | March 28, 2023 Free Report

Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions: Key Insights—Free Infographic

We present selected insights into online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free infographic is sponsored by 3DLOOK.

Deep Dive | March 22, 2023 Premium

US Dresswear Retailing: Sales To Dwindle in 2023 as Pent-Up Demand Fades

We explore how dresswear, smart-casual and occasion-based apparel in the US will fare after a year of strong demand revival. We present category growth projections, insights into market factors, proprietary survey findings on consumer spending, and more.

Market Outlook | March 15, 2023 Premium

Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—After the Bounce, What’s Next?

Launching our new, in-depth, data-rich Market Navigator series, we present a definitive guide on US apparel and footwear retailing. We explore market growth factors, the competitive landscape, consumer survey analysis, themes we are watching, retail innovators in the space, and more.

Insight Report | March 1, 2023 Premium

Digitally Native Vertical Brands in the US Beauty Market: Unique Brand Positioning and Expanded Partnerships Fuel Growth

We discuss the growth and competitive landscape of DNVBs (digitally native vertical brands) in the US beauty market—including trends that brands are leveraging to better serve this market and capitalize on its opportunities.

Insight Report | February 27, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: January 2023 Clothing and Footwear Spending Shows Continued Strong Growth

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from January 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 6.3% year over year.

Deep Dive | February 14, 2023 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Market Softens, Industry Players Seek To Improve Margins

We discuss the growth trajectory of the apparel and footwear market in the UK amid the country’s sluggish economic conditions and inflationary pressures.