Insight Report | June 18, 2019 Premium May 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Memorial Day and Mother’s Day Boost TrafficUS store traffic declined 8.9% year over year in May. The conversion rate (CVR) advanced 0.2 percentage points, average transaction value (ATV) grew 4.1% and the product return rate was flat year over year. Read More
Insight Report | June 18, 2019 Premium May 2019 US Retail Sales: Slowdown Seen Across Sectors with Major Softening in Clothing and Department StoresTotal US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles increased 3.2% year over year in May, weakening from the revised 5.8% year-over-year rise in April. Read More
Deep Dive | June 17, 2019 Premium Belt and Road Initiative: Latest Developments and Emerging OpportunitiesThe BRI is an ambitious initiative to transform the trade landscape from China to Europe via Asia and Africa. We see progress in terms of policy coordination, facility connectivity, trade and financial integration. However, there are also political and financial concerns. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 14, 2019 Register for Free Access Hudson’s Bay Company (TSX: HBC) 1Q19: Mixed Results, Focus on North America and Strategy at Saks OFF 5THHBC reported 1Q19 revenues of C$2.12 billion, down 3.3% YoY and above the consensus estimate of C$2.00 billion. The company reported adjusted 1Q19 EPS of C$1.15, up from the year-ago period. Read More
Insight Report | June 11, 2019 Premium May 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco’s Comps Below Consensus, Buckle’s Sales Drop, Cato’s Comps Meet Management ExpectationsIn May, Costco’s same-store sales growth was below the consensus estimate, although its e-commerce segment continued to post strong growth. Buckle posted a decrease in same-store sales, impacted by poor performance in its women’s segment. Read More
Insight Report | June 7, 2019 Premium Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Innovative Companies Emphasize Personalization, Sustainability, Subscriptions and GroomingCoresight Research has selected five inspiring Father’s Day gift ideas from innovative brands including GiftNow, Same But Different, MYRO, Birchbox Grooming, and OneBlade. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | June 6, 2019 Premium Sector Overview: US Home and Home Improvement RetailersUS consumer confidence appears to have peaked and spending preferences are still directed at home improvement, but the growth rate of spending on home improvement is expected to slow. Read More
Event Coverage | June 6, 2019 Register for Free Access Capri Holdings 2019 Investor Day: Brand Growth Expected to Drive Revenues to $6 Billion in FY2020Capri Holdings 2019 Investor Day: Brand Growth Expected to Drive Revenues to $6 Billion in FY2020 Read More
Insight Report | May 31, 2019 Premium April 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaEach month, we round up key metrics that reflect consumer demand in the US, the UK and China. In these updates, we focus on direct, leading indicators of the health of the consumer economy: wage growth, price changes and retail sales growth. Read More
Event Coverage | May 31, 2019 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2019 Wrap-UpLuxury in 2019 is capturing young consumers with beauty, wellness and exclusivity in the form of “drops,” creating a sense of exclusivity while remaining inclusive. Read More
Company Earnings Update | May 31, 2019 Register for Free Access Capri Holdings (NYSE: CPRI) 4Q19 Results: Strong Revenue Growth Driven by Versace and Jimmy ChooRevenues in the 4th quarter increased 13.6% to $1.34 billion on a reported basis, driven by strong sales in Versace (acquired on Dec 31, 2018) and Jimmy Choo, and above the $1.33 billion estimate. Read More
Insight Report | May 24, 2019 Premium April 2019 UK Retail Sales: Late Easter and Warm Weather Drive Jump in SalesThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a strengthening of year-over-year retail sales growth to 7.2% in April, with a 7.4% increase in volumes. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2019 Premium Insights from China: China’s Economic Growth SlowsThis week, we look at China’s slowing economic growth. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2019 Premium April 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics Report: Easter Week Boosts TrafficUS store traffic declined 5.0% year over year in April. The conversion rate advanced 0.1 percentage points, average transaction value (ATV) fell 3.2% and the product return rate was flat year over year. Read More
Insight Report | May 17, 2019 Premium April 2019 US Retail Sales: Growth Decelerates in Most Sectors with Major Slowdown in Home Improvement and Clothing StoresTotal US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles increased 5.1% year over year in April, strengthening from the revised 0.9% year-over-year rise in March. A late Easter pulled some spending from March into April. Read More