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Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in the US Women’s Underwear Market: Aerie vs. Victoria’s Secret

The competitive US underwear market is led by rivals Aerie and Victoria’s Secret. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies, covering revenue growth, operating margins, business expansion and partnerships, digital strategies and more.

Insight Report | April 13, 2022 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, April 2022: Creators Access New Tools and New Sectors Embrace Livestreaming

As part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the launch of new moderation tools for creators, the expansion of brands’ and retailers’ livestreaming schedules, and the entry of new sectors into the livestreaming space. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium

Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in IPOs

IPOs are on the rise among retail companies. We analyze four key strategies for global retail companies to capitalize on growth opportunities through IPOs. We also detail a four-step action plan for brand owners and retailers seeking to go public via an IPO.

Insight Report | April 11, 2022 Premium

Metaverse Latest: Decentraland’s Fashion Week

As part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse and provide coverage of notable attractions and brand offerings during Decentraland’s recent Metaverse Fashion Week.

Market Outlook | April 11, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Off-Price Retailing Continues Growth and Expansion

We analyze the growth prospects for the US off-price sector in 2022 and beyond, and examine the sector’s recent performance and competitive landscape. We present key trends we are watching.

Store Tracker | April 8, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 14: US Store Openings Up 12% 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 99 Ranch, Bass Pro and Trader Joe’s in the US and IKEA, Moss Bros and The Sofa Workshop in the UK.

Market Outlook | April 6, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Growth Continues with New Selling Models

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

Insight Report | April 5, 2022 Premium

India Retail Insights: Supply Chain Disruption and Strategies To Address Challenges

As part of our India Retail Insights series, we examine supply chain woes impacting retail—primarily caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war—and discuss how retailers can address disruption.

Insight Report | April 5, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Improve in the Holiday Quarter Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates increased year over year as well as on a two-year basis for many retailers.

Insight Report | March 31, 2022 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: February 2022’s Clothing and Footwear Spending Up 22% 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 February 2022, which show consumer spending in a solid position.

Store Tracker | March 31, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 13: US Store Openings Up 8% 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 Marc’s, Walmart and WinCo Foods in the US and Hamleys, Pandora and Rituals in the UK.

Event Coverage | March 31, 2022

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Shoptalk 2022 Day Four and Wrap-Up: Key Retail Trends Include Personalization, Livestreaming and the Metaverse

We present our top insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 30, as well as the key trends that were discussed throughout the event, This report covers personalization, livestreaming, the metaverse and more.

Deep Dive | March 30, 2022 Premium

Shein in US Fast Fashion: The Multibillion-Dollar Apparel Giant Captures Share Among Young Shoppers

Shein is gaining share in the US fast-fashion market. We analyze the apparel giant’s strategies, target consumers, and competitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as recent company developments.

Deep Dive | March 28, 2022 Premium

4Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Strong Growth Continues for Most Brands and Retailers

We analyze the fourth quarter of 2021 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.

Store Tracker | March 25, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 12: US Store Closures Down 56% 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 Boot Barn, Dillard’s and Whole Foods Market in the US and Adidas, Peacocks and River Island in the UK.