Insight Report | April 27, 2021 Premium M&A in Beauty: A Strong Start to 2021 Following a Soft 2020, with Momentum Set To ContinueBeauty M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity has rebounded quickly from Covid-19 and started off strong in 2021. In this report, we discuss the soft performance of 2020 and highlight notable deals that have kickstarted the market in 2021. Read More
Free Data Graphic | April 27, 2021 Free Report Three Things You Need To Know: UK Retail Sales, March 2021We present Three Things You Need To Know on UK Retail Sales, March 2021. Read More
Insight Report | April 26, 2021 Premium March 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 9% Year Over Year Ahead of Lockdown ExitWe review data for UK retail in total and by sector for March 2021. Retail sales jumped significantly year over year in March, partly due to the annualization of pandemic-related spending patterns. Nevertheless, even compared to pre-pandemic retail sales figures from March 2019, total retail sales saw a strong increase this month. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 25, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Blockchain Technology Can Help Reassure Consumers Looking To Buy Luxury GoodsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the use of blockchain technology by major global luxury players to tackle counterfeiting and improve supply chain transparency. Read More
Store Tracker | April 23, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 16: Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 200 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bed Bath & Beyond, Birkenstock and Sheetz in the US and Amazon, Armani, Jigsaw and Sandersons in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | April 22, 2021 Premium ASOS Capital Markets Day 2021: Topshop To Contribute to Doubling of In-House Brand SalesThe Coresight Research team attended the virtual ASOS Capital Markets Day on April 20, 2021. In this report, we present insights from the event, covering the company’s “top destination for 20-somethings worldwide” vision, in-house brand growth and fiscal 2021 targets, and sustainability and inclusivity goals. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 18, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Sustainability: What European Retailers Are DoingThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses recent updates in the sustainability space from major European retailers including ASOS, Tesco and Zalando. Read More
Store Tracker | April 16, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 15: UK Retailers Open New Stores as Lockdown Restrictions EaseOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Roche Bros in the US and Frasers Group, Gym+Coffee, Kurt Geiger, Monsoon Accessorize, No Chaos, The Original Factory Shop and Zara in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2021 Premium Think Tank: Textile Innovations in the Apparel and Footwear MarketIn this Think Tank, we explore two key areas of textile innovation that are gaining traction in the global apparel and footwear market: performance and sustainability. We present market analysis and discuss heightened consumer focus on wellness and sustainability as key market drivers. This report provides an overview of selected textiles and considers three notable innovators—namely, Celliant, Evrnu and OROS. We also present key themes that we are watching in the textile innovation space, including partnerships and fashion upcycling. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 11, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Surge in Demand for Outdoor Activities Opens the Door to New Store CategoriesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how retailers are bolstering innovative store experiences to capitalize on demand for outdoor activities and sporting goods. Read More
Store Tracker | April 9, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 14: Urban Outfitters To Open 55 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Best Buy, Guess, Johnnie-O, The Collected Group, and Urban Outfitters in the US and Astrid & Miyu, Browns, Craghoppers and Semichem in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | April 7, 2021 Register for Free Access US CPG Sales Tracker: Food Continues To Outpace Other CPG Categories OnlineThe Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended February 21, 2021. Read More
Analyst Corner | April 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: As E-Commerce Surged, How Did Retailers’ Variable Costs Shape Up?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” considers how the boom in online sales impacted variable costs at major digital-first retailers. Read More
Store Tracker | April 2, 2021 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 13: Lululemon To Open 40–50 StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Floor & Decor, JCPenney, Lululemon, RH, Shoe Carnival and Target in the US and Frasers Group and Majestic Wine in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | March 31, 2021 Databank Members US Store Tracker Extra, March 2021: Openings Set To Outpace Closures by Almost 9 Million Square FeetThe US Store Tracker Extra monthly series offers insight into retailers’ store closure and opening announcements. We include details on closures and openings as a percentage of total store base as well as square-footage impact. This report also offers a comparison between year-to-date announced closures and openings, as of March 26, 2021, versus the comparable period in 2020. Read More