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Market Outlook | February 11, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Department Store Retailing—Consolidation and Digitalization Mark a Diminished Sector

In this Market Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US department store sector and key factors impacting growth, both online and in the brick-and-mortar channel. We discuss the competitive landscape and three themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond.

Market Outlook | February 9, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Still in Recovery Mode

In this Market Outlook, we explore the UK’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching.

Insight Report | February 4, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Threats to Ocean Freight Rate Stabilization and Typhoon Rai’s Impact on Major South-Asian Ports

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we discuss the threat of Omicron-led restrictions to the stabilization of ocean freight rates. We also examine the impact of Typhoon Rai on global supply routes, as well as steps that Amazon is taking to build US logistics capacity.

Insight Report | February 1, 2022

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Introducing the New Coresight 100: Retail Companies To Watch for 2022

Matching the rapid rate of change and evolution in the retail industry, we have reviewed and updated our Coresight 100 focus list to highlight the most important and influential brands and retailers that our readers and subscribers should pay attention to in 2022.

Insight Report | January 31, 2022 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: December 2021 Clothing and Footwear Spending Up by Over One-Fifth

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from December 2021, which show continuing growth in consumer spending.

Insight Report | January 28, 2022 Premium

Freshippo in China: Redefining Grocery Retail with Innovation

Alibaba-owned grocery chain Freshippo has expanded rapidly since its launch in China in 2016. In this report, we examine the strategies and innovations underpinning its success, including its omnichannel approach, deep supply chain integration and use of artificial intelligence technologies.

Event Coverage | January 21, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Wrap-Up: The Metaverse, Livestreaming E-Commerce and Value of Data

We provide 10 key insights from NRF 2022, covering the implications for retailers of the rise of the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, the value of data and more.

Event Coverage | January 19, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Day Three: The Art and Science of Retail

We present our top insights from the third day of NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, held on January 18, covering livestreaming, inclusivity, localization, sustainability and more.

Event Coverage | January 19, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022: Innovative Technology Startups—Part Three

We present innovative startups that exhibited at NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show—with solutions covering returns reduction, sustainability, brick-and-mortar store insights and cybersecurity.

Event Coverage | January 18, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Day Two: The Retail Metaverse and Consumer-Centric Listening

We present our top insights from the second day of NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, held on January 17, covering bottlenecks in the retail metaverse, consumer-centric listening, diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, and more.

Event Coverage | January 17, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Day One: Retailers Must Be Adaptable, Agile and Flexible

We present our top insights from the first full day of NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, held on January 16, covering the importance of agility, flexibility and adaptability in retail, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, and more.

Deep Dive | January 13, 2022 Premium

Retail Innovators: High-Tech Enablers in the Global Luxury Ecosystem

As part of our Retail Innovators series, we examine how five companies are disrupting the global luxury market—namely, Bolt Threads, Cosmose, Entrupy, Everledger and Savitude.

Market Outlook | January 6, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: Global Fast Fashion—Poised for Strong Growth

In this Market Outlook, we explore the global fast-fashion industry and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching.

Deep Dive | January 4, 2022 Premium

The US Handbag Market: Sustainability and Resale Drive Growth

Following recovery in 2021 to pre-crisis levels, we discuss the US handbag market, including our outlook for 2022 and beyond. We also cover the main market drivers, key trends and headwinds we are seeing.

Insight Report | December 23, 2021 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: November Clothing and Footwear Spending Up by Almost One-Quarter

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from November 2021, which show an ongoing recovery in consumer spending on apparel as consumers renew their wardrobes and resume social activities.