Store Tracker | June 5, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 23: Tuesday Morning Files for BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Burlington Stores, Dollar Tree and Tuesday Morning in the US, and ALDO and Monsoon Accessorize in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | June 3, 2020 Premium Retail Robustness Index: June 2020 Update—Assessing Resilience as Stores ReopenCoresight Research’s Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers (by revenue) on their ability to weather dramatic shifts in demand as the Covid-19 lockdowns began. This report updates the scores based on financial reports and retailer store-reopening announcements in the context of easing lockdown. Alongside the report, our infographic summarizes key changes since we first published our Retail Robustness Index. Read More
Store Tracker | May 29, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 22: L Brands To Close StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from L Brands and The TJX Companies in the US. Read More
Insight Report | May 28, 2020 Premium Beauty Insights: The Future of Home Hair Color as Salons ReopenSalons are reopening across the US as coronavirus lockdowns are lifted. We assess the impacts of the Covid-19 lockdown and recovery on the home hair color product category and explore the possible future reality of the hair color sector over the next year. Read More
Insight Report | May 26, 2020 Premium New Retail Briefing: Tmall Debuts a Luxury Discount Platform, Enabling Brands To Clear InventoryBrands and e-commerce platforms in China have been implementing new initiatives to generate sales in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We discuss these recent developments in New Retail, which include the launch of new luxury discount channel on Alibaba’s Tmall and a new group-buying platform by Tencent. Read More
Store Tracker | May 22, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 21: JCPenney Files for Bankruptcy; Pier 1 Imports To LiquidateOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from JCPenney, Nordstrom and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Antler and Johnson Shoes Company in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | May 15, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 20: Stage Stores Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from GNC, Loves Furniture and Stage Stores in the US and Debenhams in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | May 14, 2020 Register for Free Access Coresight Conversations: Retail Legend and Turnaround Specialist Michael Appel Discusses How Liquidity Preservation Is Key to a Business TurnaroundAs part of our Coresight Conversations: Legends in Retail webinar series, we hosted retail legend and business turnaround specialist Michael Appel. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Appel shared his five-pronged strategy for how retailers can survive the current coronavirus crisis and look ahead to the future—with emphasis on the key pillars of technology and liquidity. Read More
Deep Dive | May 13, 2020 Premium Operating in a Post-Coronavirus World: How Indian Retailers Can Navigate the Road to RecoveryThe 2020 coronavirus pandemic has seen the Indian government impose restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. We discuss the wide-ranging impacts of the ongoing lockdown on India’s retail sector and explore how retailers have responded to the crisis. In addition to examining the challenges that lie ahead, we present a three-pronged approach for retailers to survive the post-coronavirus recovery period and emerge stronger. Read More
Flash Report | May 8, 2020 Register for Free Access Neiman Marcus Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, the First Department-Store Retailer To Do So Due to the Coronavirus Neiman Marcus began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on May 7, 2020, making it the first US department-store retailer to file for bankruptcy amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. We outline the proceedings and discuss the company’s recent struggles in the luxury market. Read More
Store Tracker | May 8, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 19: J.Crew and Neiman Marcus File For Chapter 11 BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Five Below, J.Crew and Nordstrom in the US and The Oasis and Warehouse Group and Sainsbury’s in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | May 5, 2020 Premium International Apparel Retail in India: Evolving High-Growth Market Attracts More PlayersIndia’s large and lucrative apparel retail market is attracting growing interest from international retailers, with a number of brands plotting their market entry and expansion. We examine the market landscape—including economic reform, entry routes and socioeconomic factors—and discuss its key players. Read More
Insight Report | May 5, 2020 Premium Experiential Retail: VR Technology Drives Consumer Engagement and 70% Higher Conversion RatesDue to the widespread store shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are shopping online for nearly all of their discretionary needs. We explore how brands and retailers can leverage virtual reality technologies to enhance their e-commerce offerings and engage with shoppers through experiential retail—while realizing benefits such as higher purchase conversion rates and wider reach to consumers. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2020 Premium US Mother’s Day Retail Preview 2020: Spending Could Halve as Lockdowns Limit Shopper OptionsWith Mother’s Day just around the corner, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the occasion this year, amid the coronavirus crisis. We consider the outlook for retail in light of current shopping trends and propose actions that retailers could take to engage with consumers for Mother’s Day. Read More
Store Tracker | May 1, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 18: JCPenney Seeks Bankruptcy Funding, Inches Closer to BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Gap Inc. and JCPenney in the US and Animal, Debenhams and John Lewis in the UK. Read More
