Insight Report | August 30, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 5: Burlington, Dick’s, Gap and Macy’s See Sales Drop; Dollar General, Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty Report Strong ResultsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies including Burlington Stores, Coty and Dollar General, among others. Read More
Market Outlook | August 30, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: India Retail—On the Path to $1 Trillion, Supported by Demographics and DigitalIn this Market Outlook, we explore the retail sector in India in 2022 and beyond, including consumer spending growth, projections of core retail categories, market factors driving growth, the online market, the competitive landscape and key market themes. Read More
Deep Dive | August 25, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion MarketFast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, ranging from multiyear trends such as sustainability to emerging trends such as entry into the metaverse space. Read More
Deep Dive | August 24, 2022 Premium Think Tank: Adaptive Apparel in the US—2022 Survey Results Confirm Category Growth OpportunitiesWe explore the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US and innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. We present analysis of proprietary consumer survey findings to discuss adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors. Read More
Insight Report | August 23, 2022 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Trucks Delayed and Trains Derailed as Sourcing DiversifiesIn our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side. In this report, we cover domestic supply chain challenges at ports and rail networks, China’s potential reconsideration of its strict Covid-19 policy and brands’ and retailers’ commentary on holiday season inventories. Read More
Insight Report | August 23, 2022 Premium July 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Nearly Flat; Ticket StrengthensIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we analyze sales across sectors, regions and location types. July 2022’s data shows traffic is nearly flat. Read More
Insight Report | August 23, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 4: Sales Fall at Kohl’s, Ross and TJX as Shoppers Cut Back; Walmart Revises GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies including Bath & Body Works, BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Kohl’s and The Home Depot, among others. Read More
Insight Report | August 22, 2022 Premium July 2022 UK Retail Sales: Sales Values Jump While Volumes Continue To DeclineIn July 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 3.0% year over year while values grew 5.7%. Online sales declined by 4.2%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Store Tracker | August 19, 2022 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 33: US Store Openings Up 5.6% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Ace Hardware and Allsup’s in the US and Next, Rituals and Sweaty Betty, among others, in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | August 18, 2022 Premium July 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Strengthens as Inflation ModeratesJuly 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew by 7% year over year, remaining healthy. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increases and which declined in July 2022. Read More
Insight Report | August 18, 2022 Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—An Accelerated Pursuit of ProfitabilityDigitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are continuing to grow in the US apparel and footwear market. We analyze the market size, the competitive landscape and trends in the space. Read More
Insight Report | August 18, 2022 Premium July 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Slow; Big-Ticket Falters Amid Real Estate CrisisWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in July 2022, year-over-year sales grew 3.2%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium US Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market: Expect Solid Prospects for Brands and RetailersWe provide an outlook of the US outdoor apparel and footwear market in 2022 and beyond. We also explore key growth drivers, the competitive landscape, opportunities arising from three market themes, and notable retail innovators in the space. Read More
Insight Report | August 17, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, August 2022: China Targets Livestreaming Growth; Brands Enable Consumers To See Behind the ScenesAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, upgrades by social media platforms to live shopping features, government support for live commerce development in China, as well as opportunities for brands to share a behind-the-scenes look at their operations. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper EngagementWe assess the recent rise of experiential retail and innovations in the global sportswear market—with a focus on enhancing customers’ online and in-store experience. We also analyze how retailers and brand owners are reaping benefits through these innovations. Read More
