Product TypeEvent Coverage China International Fashion Retail Industry Summit: Key Insights Author Coresight December 7, 2019 China International Fashion Retail Industry Summit sheds light on the future of retail as China continues its decades-long shift away from centrally planned command-economy to consumer-driven.
Product TypeInsight Report Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: December 2019—Top Trends Include Sherpa Sweaters and Organza Tops Author Coresight December 5, 2019 Sherpa sweaters and organza tops are trends that continue to grow and will remain popular for some time. Sherpa sweaters are a steady growth trend with a heavy social media presence while organza tops had the highest search growth rate.
Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: December 2019 Author Coresight December 5, 2019 Sherpa sweaters and organza tops are trends that continue to grow and will remain popular for some time. Sherpa sweaters are a steady growth trend with a heavy social media presence while organza tops had the highest search growth rate.
Product TypeFlash Report Holiday 2019: US Cyber Monday Digital Sales Hit $9.4 Billion Author Coresight December 4, 2019 Cyber Monday continued Black Friday’s streak of record-breaking online sales for a roaring start to the holiday shopping season in the US. Sales were especially heavy at the last minute, with consumers spending an average of $11 million per minute in the final hour.
Product TypeFlash Report Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Sees Companies Promote More Heavily, Shoppers Continue to Migrate Online Author Coresight December 3, 2019 In the US, this year’s Black Friday saw retailers promote more heavily than last year and consumers continue to migrate to online platforms.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Insights Author Coresight November 30, 2019 On November 29, the Coresight Research team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores for Black Friday. We visited 65 stores of 32 different retailers in the US. In this report, we analyze each store according our proprietary BEST framework for physical retail.
Product TypeEvent Coverage Insights from the Baker Retailing CEO Summit 2019 Author Coresight November 29, 2019 On October 15, 2019, Coresight Research attended The Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center CEO Summit in New York City. Our key insights from the event cover the luxury, apparel and grocery sectors. We discuss highlights from Kroger, Nordstrom and Walmart, among other leading retailers.
Product TypeInsight Report Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Macro economic indicators from the US, UK and China all seem to point to positive – but growth seems unsteady and although positive there remain areas of concern. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the holidays.
Product TypeInsight Report Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail Footprint Author Coresight November 22, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bloomingdale’s and Lululemon in the US and Vans in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeCompany Profile Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE: SKX) Author Coresight November 21, 2019 Skechers U.S.A., Inc. designs and markets lifestyle footwear for men, women and children and also performance footwear for men and women under the Skechers Performance brand name. Additionally, Skechers offers apparel, accessories, eyewear and other merchandise. The operating segments of Skechers are: domestic wholesale, international wholesale and retail (which includes e-commerce).
Product TypeInsight Report Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing New Entrants, from Allbirds to Everlane Author Coresight November 21, 2019 Continuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we discuss the new entrants to Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms, which participated in the shopping holiday for the first time this year. Looking to penetrate the China market, these brands—across multiple sectors including beauty, parent-and-baby and personal care—employed different strategies to promote their products and engage with consumers.
Product TypeInsight Report US Retail Sales, October 2019: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department Stores Author Coresight November 18, 2019 US retail sales grew again in October, but we saw mixed results at clothing specialty retailers, department stores and nonstore retailers
Product TypeInsight Report Store Tour: Adidas Ups Its Game with New London Flagship Author Coresight November 14, 2019 Adidas’ new London flagship store brings together a brand-building experience, digital integration and product customization in the latest example of "spectacular retail."
Product TypeEvent Coverage Five Key Takeaways from the AAFA Executive Think Tank 2019: The Importance of Digitalization and Transparency in Supply Chains Author Coresight November 13, 2019 The Coresight Research team attended the American Apparel and Footwear Association Executive Think Tank 2019 in Hong Kong on November 7. We discuss the key insights from the event, which touched on digitalization and transparency in supply-chain operations, as well as the secrets to entering the market in China.
