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Insight Report | December 4, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, October 2023: Clothing and Footwear Spending Up Low Single-Digits; Beauty Spending Growth Remains Resilient

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 October 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth increased to 2.2% year over year

Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium

Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retail

How is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming retail? As part of a five-report series, we present five key applications of AI in the apparel and footwear sector, covering design innovation, intelligent production, virtual try-on and more.

Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Festive Frenzy of Social Commerce—Seven Social Media Strategies To Drive Engagement

We dive into trending retail-related posts, offering a curated glimpse into the creative strategies employed by these posts and providing a roadmap for companies seeking to make a lasting impact during the 2023 holiday season.

Insight Report | November 28, 2023 Premium

Data Dive: Shein in Numbers as It Files for a US IPO

On November 27, 2023, Shein was reported to have confidentially filed for a US initial public offering (IPO). We discuss data points from prior Coresight Research reports to help readers understand the scale of Shein in fast fashion.

Deep Dive | November 15, 2023 Premium

Ebook: Discount Decades

Our Discount Decades ebook explores the world of discount retailing in the US, covering key players across three sectors—apparel (including off-price), grocery (with a focus on limited-range discounters) and dollar stores (and adjacent discount formats). We discuss retailers’ revenues, profitability, store expansions, demographic profiles, success strategies and future growth potential.

Insight Report | November 14, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 3: Coty and Ralph Lauren Report Positive Sales Growth; Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands and Qurate Retail See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list as they report third-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 5, 2023, including Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands, Qurate Retail and Weis Market

Deep Dive | November 7, 2023 Premium

Discount Decades—US Apparel and Footwear Discounters: Set For Market Share Gains

As part of our new, forward-looking Discount Decades series, we discuss the future of key apparel and footwear discounters operating in the US, including Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and TJX Companies. We discuss their revenues, operating margins, store expansions, demographic profiles and strategies for success, and assess their potential for future growth.

Deep Dive | October 31, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 1: Deckers, Skechers, L’Oréal and Procter & Gamble Report Solid Results; Amazon Sees Further Improvement in Online Sales

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on third-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended October 29, 2023, which include Amazon, Albertsons, Columbia Sportswear and Deckers Outdoor Corporation.

Insight Report | October 30, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, September 2023: Clothing and Footwear Growth Softens Substantially, While Beauty Growth Remains Resilient

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 September 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth slowed to 1.9% year over year

Market Outlook | October 18, 2023 Premium

Market Navigator: US Department Stores—Softness Ahead Despite Opportunities in Experiences and Alternative Models

We present our definitive guide on the US department store sector. In this Market Navigator report, we explore the sector’s size, trajectory, growth factors and competitive landscape; provide consumer survey analysis; and cover themes and innovators we are watching in the space.

Insight Report | October 2, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, August 2023: Beauty, Clothing and Footwear Spending Growth Slows But Remains Resilient

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 August 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 2.9% year over year

Insight Report | September 7, 2023 Premium

BEST at Retail: Experiences—Consumer Centricity Boosts Engagement

In our BEST at Retail series, Coresight Research examines how brands employ the elements of the BEST framework in their online and offline stores. In this second report, we offer strategies that companies can adopt to create engaging in-store experiences and glean insights from recent store visits.

Insight Report | September 1, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, July 2023: Clothing and Footwear Spending Growth Accelerates, Making a Potential Turning Point

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 July 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 3.1% year over year

Deep Dive | August 24, 2023 Premium

US Men’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Embracing Growth and Inclusivity

We explore the market size and trajectory of the US men’s plus-size apparel market, major factors impacting the market, its competitive landscape, and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond in the space.

Deep Dive | August 16, 2023 Premium

RFID in Fashion: Higher Penetration and More Advancements on the Horizon

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology has already led to significant advancements in the fashion industry. In this report, we dive into the current state of RFID in fashion, including factors impacting growth, the competitive landscape and potential headwinds for fashion brands and retailers.