Insight Report | July 8, 2024 Premium 1Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve Amid Economic ResilienceOur quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights series analyzes inventory trends in US retail. In this report, delve into trends by sector and inventory turnover ratios among major US retailers in 1Q24, and discover key management commentary on inventory levels. Read More
Deep Dive | June 19, 2024 Premium 1Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retail Companies Post Strong Sales ResultsWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the first quarter of 2024, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Insight Report | June 13, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: Losing Inventory, Losing Customers—US Consumers’ Response to TheftContinuing our regular series on retail shrink and organized retail crime (ORC), we focus this month on US consumers’ response to theft, presenting new, proprietary survey findings. Plus, dive into recent developments on shrink from the US and the UK, as well as recent earnings commentary from major US retailers, including Dollar General and Kroger. Read More
Insight Report | June 11, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 7: The Latest Financial Commentary from Costco, Dollar Tree, Lululemon, PVH Corp. and MoreOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended June 9, 2024, including Bath & Body Works, Big Lots, Costco Wholesale, Dollar Tree, Five Below, Lululemon and PVH Corp. Read More
Insight Report | June 4, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 6: Hearing from Burlington Stores, Dollar General, Foot Locker, Kohl’s and MoreOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended June 2, 2024, including Best Buy, Burlington Stores, Capri Holdings, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar General, Foot Locker, Gap, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty. Read More
Infographic | May 31, 2024 Premium Three Data Points We’re Watching This WeekDiscover key data points we are watching in week 22 of 2024, including the growth prospects for the global luxury goods market. Read More
Event Coverage | May 29, 2024 Premium Ahold Delhaize Strategy Day 2024: Growing Together—Targeting 4% Revenue CAGR Through 2028 We present highlights from Ahold Delhaize’s 2024 Strategy Day, including the growth models under the company’s new Growing Together business strategy, its implementation of technology and AI (artificial intelligence), and its targets through 2028. Read More
Insight Report | May 28, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 5: Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores and TJX See Sales Growth; Lowe’s and Target See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended May 26, 2024, including Deckers Outdoor, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores, Target, TJX Companies and Urban Outfitters. Read More
Insight Report | May 21, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 4: Alibaba and Walmart Report Sales Increases; The Home Depot and Under Armour See Sales DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended May 19, 2024, including Alibaba, The Home Depot, JD.com, Under Armour and Walmart. Read More
Insight Report | May 14, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 3: Crocs and Coty See Sales Growth; Floor & Decor, Tapestry and Others See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended May 12, 2024, including Coty, Crocs, Hanesbrands, Qurate Retail and Tapestry, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 7, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 2: Amazon, CVS and Estée Lauder Report Positive Sales Growth; Clorox and Wayfair Post Sales DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended May 5, 2024, including Amazon, Clorox, CVS Health, Estée Lauder and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others. Read More
Insight Report | May 2, 2024 Premium The FTC Challenges Tapestry’s Acquisition of Capri: An Analysis of Market Impact and Consumer ChoiceThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri Holdings. How would the proposed deal impact global luxury retail competition and consumer choice? We explore the merger’s implications and consider the FTC’s claims, leveraging proprietary US consumer survey analysis. Read More
Insight Report | April 30, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 1: L’Oréal and Skechers Report Positive Sales Growth, Columbia Sportswear and Levi’s Post Sales DeclinesOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended April 28, 2024, including Albertsons, L’Oréal, Skechers and Tractor Supply Company, among others. Read More
Insight Report | April 12, 2024 Premium 99 Cents Only and Family Dollar Store Closures: Implications from Shopper Profiles and Store LocationsUS discount retailer 99 Cents Only plans to close all stores, while Dollar Tree, Inc. plans to close nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores in the next several years. We review shopper profiles, store maps and store formats to assess the impacts and opportunities arising from these dollar-store closures. Read More
Insight Report | April 10, 2024 Premium RetailTech: Connected TV—Bringing the Store to the Comfort of Your SofaConnected TV (also known as CTV) is an exciting new area that is growing in the US and attracting attention for its opportunities for retail. We discuss connected TV and consider Walmart’s recent $2.3 billion offer to acquire consumer-electronics company Vizio. Read More
