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Insight Report | January 15, 2019 Premium

US Holiday Comparable Sales Growth Results: A Mixed Picture So Far

As US retailers report comparable sales for the 2018 holiday season, we’re seeing a mixed bag of results. Some retailers such as Costco and Boot Barn did well, reporting strong comparable sales growth and beating consensus estimates. Retailers such as Target, Barnes & Noble and Buckle showed sequential comparable sales growth improvement, but not as strong. Comparable sales at Macy’s and L Brands weakened sequentially.

Insight Report | March 12, 2018 Premium

Furniture Re-Commerce: A Niche Segment with Significant Potential

In this report, we explore the online furniture re-commerce market and examine some of its key players.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 27, 2017 Premium

China’s Online Fashion Recommerce Market—Part 2 China’s Top Online Fashion Recommerce Platforms

China’s growing online recommerce industry is primarily dominated by two integrated platforms—Alibaba’s Xianyu and Tencent-backed Zhuan Zhuan—with a combined market share of over 90%.

Infographic: China’s Online Fashion Recommerce Market—Part 1: The Next Frontier for E-Commerce

Insight Report | August 18, 2017 Premium

Infographic: China’s Online Fashion Recommerce Market—Part 1: The Next Frontier for E-Commerce

This infographic on China’s Fashion Recommerce Market includes market penetration for China vs US, market share for key players, growth drivers and key challenges

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 18, 2017 Premium

China’s Online Fashion Recommerce Market—Part 1: The Next Frontier for E-Commerce

China’s online luxury fashion recommerce market is in a nascent phase—with a penetration rate of less than 5% compared to 10%–15% in the US—and is growing rapidly.

Deep Dive | June 29, 2017 Premium

Deep Dive: Fashion Re-Commerce Update—12 Catalysts for Apparel Resale Growth

US full-price retailers are suffering while re-commerce is thriving, and re-commerce is currently one of the fastest-growing sectors in retail. The marketplace for online fashion resale (“recommerce”) continues to evolve rapidly.

Infographic: Fashion Re-Commerce Evolution

Insight Report | February 22, 2017 Premium

Infographic: Fashion Re-Commerce Evolution

This infographic on fashion’s Recommerce evolution includes market revenues, key players, membership numbers and investor funding

Flash Report | April 28, 2016

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Carter’s (CRI) 1Q16 Results: Beats Estimates, Driven by Retail and Wholesale Segments

Carter’s reported 1Q16 revenue of $724.1 million, up 5.7% year over year, beating the consensus estimate of $716.0 million and above company guidance of $712.4 million. On a constant-currency basis, revenue increased by 6.4% in the quarter.