October 14, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Seven & i Holdings (TSE: 3382) 1H20 Results: Operating Income Grows in Both Domestic and Overseas Convenience StoresJapan-based diversified retail group Seven & i reported net sales down 1.9% year over year to ¥2,656.6 billion in 1H20, ended Aug 31, 2019. Operating income came in at ¥205.1 billion, up 2.8%, primarily driven by strong overseas convenience store operations.
October 11, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 11, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at disruption that the rise of private labels is causing for CPG brands, prompting them to expand their direct-to-consumer channels.
October 11, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 41: Bed Bath & Beyond Plans More Store ClosuresIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.
October 10, 2019 Insight Report Premium Beauty Insights: Six Reasons Apparel Brands are Moving Into BeautyApparel brands are turning to beauty products as a way to generate interest for their entire portfolio. We highlight six ways in which apparel retailers are leveraging the beauty sector to grow their customer base and increase revenue.
October 9, 2019 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Global Male Grooming MarketIn this report, we review the global market for male grooming products. We also look at consumer survey data to analyze US shoppers’ habits and shopping preferences.
October 8, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Vera Bradley Investor Day 2019: Three-Year Plan To Accelerate Brand GrowthCoresight Research attended Vera Bradley’s 2019 investor day on Oct 3, 2019, in New York City. The company expects to achieve $490 – $505 million sales in FY20, and to accelerate brand growth through a three-year plan.
October 8, 2019 Deep Dive Premium Private Label To Drive Disruption in CPGPrivate labels are a serious challenge for CPG brands, taking a considerable share of the market. Retailers have an advantage in capturing consumer insights to develop private label products. Compared to traditional brands, private labels carry lower cost for advertising, marketing and slotting fees.
October 7, 2019 Question of the Week Free Report How Does US Retailers’ Buy Online, Return in Store Deployment Compare Against Global Counterparts?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Does US Retailers’ Buy Online, Return in Store Deployment Compare Against Global Counterparts?
October 7, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) 4Q19 Results: Revenues and EPS Comfortably Beat Consensus(To be completed by Editor) Costco Wholesale reported 4Q19 revenues of $47.50 billion, up by 7.0% and comfortably above the consensus estimate of $37.33 billion. EPS was $2.47, up 4.9% compared to the year-ago quarter and easily beating the $1.71 consensus estimate.
October 4, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access Halloween 2019 Will be an $8.8 Billion Holiday in the US, Down Slightly from Last Year’s $9 BillionUS consumers plan to spend an average of $86.27 this Halloween – far less than other holidays such as Valentine’s Day’s $162 average and down slightly from last year’s Halloween record of $86.79 per person.
October 4, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Insights from Groceryshop 2019The Coresight Research team was in Las Vegas attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, September 15-18. In this report, we share our insights from the conference.
October 4, 2019 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly — October 4, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the waning importance of holiday shopping for US retailers, with holiday sales accounting for a steadily decreasing proportion of annual sales.
October 4, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access National Retail Federation Forecasts 2019 US Holiday Sales Growth of 3.8%–4.2%The NRF expects spending in November and December to increase by 3.8%-4.2% year over year, taking total sales to between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion.
October 4, 2019 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 40: Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy; Plans To Close Many US StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies.
October 4, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Brookfield Investor Day 2019: Low-Interest-Rate Environment Will Drive ValuationOn September 26, 2019, Brookfield Property Partners hosted its investor day at Brookfield Place in New York City.
