Insight Report | July 23, 2021 Premium L Brands Investor Day 2021: Bath & Body Works Outlines Expansion Plan, Victoria’s Secret Details Comeback StrategyWe present key insights from the L Brands virtual Investor Day on July 19, 2021, covering BBW and Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming split, each business’s financial outlook and strategies for the medium term. Read More
Deep Dive | July 21, 2021 Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2021: Amazon Outperforms in a Tough Year for US Clothing and FootwearAs US retail continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic—which hit the apparel sector particularly hard—we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fourth annual Amazon apparel survey report. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 18, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: It’s Amazon Prime Day All Over Again—in India’s $800 Billion Retail SectorThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Amazon India’s upcoming Prime Day and the retailer’s strategies to capture a greater share of the country’s e-commerce market. Read More
Store Tracker | July 16, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 28: US Store Closures Down 13% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ashley HomeStore, Hy-Vee and Whole Foods Market in the US and Disney, Kutchenhaus and Shoe Zone in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | July 15, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, July 2021: Rakuten Launches Weekly Livestreams in France; L’Oréal Canada Embraces Multichannel StreamingOur Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss three notable trends in the livestreaming space, including multichannel streaming, a new emphasis on educational, informative content and moves toward regular broadcast schedules. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Event Coverage | July 14, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x LogicSource: Unlocking True Profit Potential Across Not-For-Resale ExpensesWe present three key insights from Coresight Research’s panel discussion with procurement services and technology provider LogicSource, including how data analytics is enabling businesses to slash GNFR expenditure. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 11, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: CEO of Lidl-Owner Schwarz Group Departs After 17 YearsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the resignation of CEO Klaus Gehrig from Lidl-owner Schwarz Group and the discounter’s successful global expansion. Read More
Store Tracker | July 9, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 27: US Store Openings Up 45% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, highlights include updates from Market Basket, Rally House and Torrid in the US and Hema, Wickes and Zara in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2021 Premium Wholesale vs. DTC: Strategies for Brands and RetailersSelling directly to consumers is becoming an increasingly important channel for both new and existing brands. In this report, we compare the wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales channels and cover a landscape of brands that are pivoting toward a DTC approach. We also present a playbook for brands and retailers to improve their wholesale and DTC strategies, including alternative wholesale approaches. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2021 Premium Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market OpportunityDiverse representation across gender identification is driving growth in retail categories including apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty. We discuss the emergence and evolution of the gender-free product category, highlighting opportunities for brands and retailers. Read More
Insight Report | July 6, 2021 Premium Capri Holdings Investor Day 2021: Raised FY22 Guidance and Longer-Term Outlook as Luxury Sales Gain MomentumWe present key insights from Capri Holdings virtual Investor Day on June 29, 2021, covering the company’s five strategic pillars, its financial outlook and primary initiatives by brand—across Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors and Versace. Read More
Flash Report | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access UK’s Fourth-Largest Grocer, Morrisons, To Go Private in $13.1 Billion DealOn July 3, 2021, Morrisons agreed to be acquired by a group of private equity investors, led by Fortress Group. We outline the details and consider what it means for the company and the UK grocery sector. Read More
Event Coverage | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF Retail Converge 2021: Five Supply Chain Trends To WatchCoresight Research hosted an online discussion on supply chains at NRF Retail Converge, a new digital event from the National Retail Federation. We present five key insights from the event, covering reverse logistics, inventory management, dark stores and more. Read More
Flash Report | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access Richemont Acquires Leather Goods Maker Delvaux, Underlining Its Ambitions To Grow in Soft LuxuryOn June 30, 2021, Richemont announced that it has acquired Belgian luxury leather goods maker Delvaux. We discuss what the deal means for Richemont and how it aligns with the company’s expansion strategies. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Can’t Wait for Two-Hour Grocery Delivery? How About 10 Minutes?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the ever-increasing demand for, and availability of, grocery delivery services worldwide. Read More
