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Deep Dive | September 29, 2022 Premium

US Footwear Retailing: A Brand-Prominent Market Presents Opportunities in Innovative Products

We analyze the US footwear market, including recent and projected growth, key market factors and the competitive landscape. We also discuss three themes we are watching that brands and retailers should be aware of as they aim to better serve footwear demand.

Insight Report | September 28, 2022 Premium

September 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Macroeconomic Uncertainty as Fall Begins

In our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of September 23, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections.

Deep Dive | September 23, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in Global Fast Fashion: Shein vs. Inditex (Zara)

In this Head-to-Head report, we analyze leading fast-fashion companies Shein and Inditex, the owner of Zara. We compare their revenues, target audiences, business models, delivery capabilities, brand mashups, sustainability practices and more.

Insight Report | September 23, 2022 Premium

August 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Accelerates to 7.5%

In our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we analyze sales across sectors, regions and location types. August 2022’s data shows traffic grew 7.5% year over year.

Event Coverage | September 22, 2022 Premium

Ralph Lauren Investor Day 2022: Company Targets Mid- To High-Single-Digit Revenue CAGR by Fiscal 2025

The Coresight Research team attended Ralph Lauren’s Investor Day on September 19, 2022. We present insights from the event, covering the company’s financial targets and its strategy.

Deep Dive | September 20, 2022 Premium

2Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retailers Post Negative Sales Growth as Demand for Discretionary Goods Erodes

We analyze the second quarter of 2022 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium

August 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Pick Up; Most Sectors Report Positive Growth

We review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in August 2022, year-over-year sales grew 5.1%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector.

Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium

Inside Gap Inc.’s Lab Stores: Observations Through the Lens of the BEST Framework

Earlier this year, members of the Coresight Research team visited Gap Inc.’s four laboratory stores, located near the company’s San Francisco, California headquarters. We view the stores through the lens of our proprietary BEST framework.

Insight Report | September 19, 2022 Premium

August 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volume Declines Deepen as Inflation Jumps

In August 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 5.2% year over year while values grew 3.6%. Online sales declined by 9.5%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Premium

August 2022 US Retail Sales: Value Growth Strengthens but Real Declines Continue

August 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 7.9% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increases and which declined.

Insight Report | September 14, 2022 Free Report

Research Highlights: Adaptive Apparel in the US

We offer selected insights from Coresight Research’s Think Tank on the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US. We present key findings from our July 2022 US consumer survey on adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors.

Market Outlook | September 13, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Fashion Spend Grows Even as Shoppers Tighten Their Belts

We analyze the US apparel and footwear market for 2022 and beyond, examining growth rates, market factors, e-commerce, the competitive landscape and six key themes we are watching.

Deep Dive | September 9, 2022 Premium

Reviewing America’s Retail Bankruptcies: A Slowdown in 2022 but Warning Signs Ahead

America’s retail bankruptcies are at a record-low level, but several factors indicate that they might rise in late 2022 or early 2023. We analyze why bankruptcies have slowed in 2022 and the factors leading to their resurgence. We also detail the two major retail bankruptcies in year-to-date 2022: Buyk and Revlon.

Insight Report | September 5, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 6: Five Below and Lululemon Report Strong Results; Best Buy, Big Lots, PVH and Signet Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies such as Best Buy, Big Lots, Five Below and Lululemon Athletics, among others.

Insight Report | August 30, 2022 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: July 2022 Clothing and Footwear Spending Jumps 6.5% Year over Year

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 July 2022, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 6.5% year over year.