Insight Report | January 25, 2024 Premium Holiday 2023: UK Retail Wrap-Up—December Downturn Unlikely To Herald Renewed RetrenchmentWe assess recently reported retail sales metrics and trading updates from major retailers to offer our conclusions from peak-season trading and look ahead to the prospects for 2024. Read More
Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium The Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and StakeholdersOnline retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency and innovation. We dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall. Read More
Insight Report | January 3, 2024 Premium 3Q23 US Retail Inventory Insights: Positive Factors Pave the Way for Better Inventory Turnover in the Holiday QuarterIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Insights reports (formerly US Retail Inventory Tracker), we analyze inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q23 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. Read More
Insight Report | December 21, 2023 Premium Macy’s $5.8 Billion Buyout Bid: A Symphony of Risk and OpportunityTwo hedge funds, Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital, are reported to have joined forces to bid on a takeover of Macy’s for $5.8 billion. We dive into the opportunities and risks that the bid presents and its impacts for the US department store sector. Read More
Analyst Corner | December 17, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: US Retail Bankruptcies Jump 10X in 2023This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses the state of US retail bankruptcies in 2023 and the contributing factors behind a year-over-year increase in bankruptcy filings. Read More
Deep Dive | December 14, 2023 Premium 3Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Mixed Performances Amid Weak Demand and Economic UncertaintyWe analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the third quarter of 2023, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Insight Report | December 12, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, December 2023: US Retail Bankruptcies Jump 10X in 2023We provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Let’s Disco and Musik. Read More
Market Outlook | December 8, 2023 Premium Global Luxury—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Emerging Markets and Young Shoppers To Drive GrowthDiscover the prospects for luxury retailing globally in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector. Read More
Insight Report | December 7, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 6: Dollar Tree, PVH and Ulta Beauty Report Positive Sales Growth; Big Lots, Kroger and Petco See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended December 3, 2023, including Academy Sports and Outdoors, Dollar Tree, Foot Locker, Kroger, Petco and Ulta Beauty. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2023 Premium Data Dive: Shein in Numbers as It Files for a US IPOOn 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. Read More
Insight Report | November 28, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 5: Burlington and Urban Outfitters Report Solid Results; Kohl’s, Lowe’s and Others See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 26, 2023, including American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Burlington Stores, Guess?, Kohl’s, Lowe’s and Nordstrom. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and More Report Positive Sales Growth; Gap, Macy’s and Others See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended November 19, 2023, including Alibaba, Macy’s, Target and Walmart. Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2023 Premium US and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, November 2023: Filings from Z Gallerie, Wiggle and OthersWe provide an update on the latest retail bankruptcies in the US and the UK, including developments from Wiggle, Z Gallerie and more. Read More
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 DeclineOur 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 Read More
Insight Report | November 7, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q23, Week 2: Crocs, CVS and Colgate-Palmolive Report Strong Results; Carter’s, Clorox, Estée Lauder and VF Corporation See Sales DeclineOur 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 Clorox, Floor and Decor Holdings and VF Corporation. Read More
