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Insight Report | June 7, 2022 Premium

The Rise of Luxury Streetwear

With the casualization of fashion and rising young consumer populations, luxury brands are drawing inspiration from new sources, including streetwear brands. We explore the rise of streetwear in luxury and how luxury brands are embracing the segment.

Insight Report | June 7, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 6: Capri Holdings, Lululemon and RH Post Solid Results; Big Lots’ Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 29, 2022, namely Big Lots, Capri Holdings, Lululemon, PVH Corp. and RH.

Store Tracker | June 3, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 22: Couche-Tard and Sears Hometown Announce Store Closure Plans

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Alimentation Couche-Tard, American Eagle Outfitters and Sears Hometown in the US and B&M, HMV and Nisa in the UK.

Insight Report | June 1, 2022 Premium

US Home Fitness: Hybrid Is the Future

Although consumers are returning to gyms, home fitness is evolving into a hybrid model following the huge boom in purchases of fitness equipment for home use during the pandemic. We discuss the home fitness market, including apps, wearables and implications for apparel retailers.

Deep Dive | June 1, 2022 Premium

Playbook: Succeeding with Alternative Models in Retail–Resale, Subscription and Rental

In this Playbook, we present six key strategies for retailers to capitalize on the benefits of three alternative models in retail: resale, subscription and rental. We discuss examples of each strategy and analyze how retailers can unlock new opportunity with each model.

Deep Dive | June 1, 2022 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2022: Amazon Dominates as Pandemic Impacts Fade

We explore Amazon’s shifting position in an apparel sector reshaped by the pandemic, revealing how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fifth annual Amazon apparel survey report.

Insight Report | May 31, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 5: Guess, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Burlington, Gap and Ross Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 29, 2022, namely Alibaba, American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy and Dollar General, among others.

Insight Report | May 31, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Lockdowns in China and Cyberattacks Rattle Supply Chains While Acquisition Activity Heats Up

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine how the lockdowns in Shanghai, Shenzhen and other cities in China continue to disrupt the supply chain, the threat of cyberattacks in supply chains, recent logistics-related acquisitions and the potential impact of the FABRIC Act.

Deep Dive | May 31, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Conflicted Shoppers React to Rising Covid-19 Cases and Rising Temperatures

Consumer behavior shows the conflict between rising Covid-19 cases and warmer weather. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Insight Report | May 30, 2022 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: April 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 6% 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 April 2022, showing that spending is up 6% year over year.

Store Tracker | May 27, 2022 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 21: US Store Openings Up 6% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Allsup’s, L.L. Bean and Wegmans in the US and Geek Retreat, House of Fraser and Savers in the UK.

Insight Report | May 25, 2022 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 4: Target and Walmart Sound Alarm Bells over Discretionary Demand; Kohl’s and Lowe’s See Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 22, 2022, namely Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Deckers Outdoor and The Home Depot, among others.

Deep Dive | May 24, 2022 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: In-Store Spending Falters as Avoidance Rises Once More

In-store shopping is already feeling the impact of rising Covid-19 cases. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.

Deep Dive | May 23, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in European Online Apparel Retailing: ASOS vs. Zalando

We analyze leading European online apparel companies ASOS and Zalando, covering their business models; fast-fashion positioning and pricing strategies; financial metrics, including revenue growth, operating margins, marketing and fulfillment cost ratios; shopper profiles; automation and data-driven strategies; strategic partnerships and sustainable initiatives.

Insight Report | May 23, 2022 Premium

Are NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains?

Although the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the application NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. We discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security.