Insight Report 5 minutes PremiumH&M and Inditex Change Course, Closing Stores To Focus More on E-Commerce Coresight Research July 7, 2020 What's InsideH&M and Inditex (owner of Zara), the world’s two biggest clothing specialist retailers, have announced plans to close a greater number of stores in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. We discuss: The long-term trend in store numbers at these retailers, including estimates for closures in 2020. The factors driving the acceleration in H&M’s and Inditex’s store-closure plans. The implications for total store closures and the demand for physical store space. Whether any apparel retailers can resist the momentum toward e-commerce and retain a focus on brick-and-motar stores. Click here to read our US Store Closures 2020 Outlook. Click here to read Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, and visit our Coronavirus Tracker for more information on temporary store closures and key developments. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansAnalyst Corner: US Shoppers Are Worried About Higher Prices from Tariffs—Consumer Survey Insights with John MercerAI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster Checkout
