February 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 4: E-Commerce Almost Flat at Walmart; Strong Sales at Crocs and Under ArmourOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 20, 2022: Crocs, Under Armour and Walmart.
February 21, 2022 Insight Report Premium January 2022 UK Retail Sales: Shop Prices Rise at Fastest Pace for 30 Years; Online Sales SlumpOur monthly report on UK retail sales indicates that, although online sales declined, total sales grew in January 2022 as the Omicron variant receded. Two-year sales growth accelerated strongly from December.
February 18, 2022 Insight Report Premium January 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Weakens Further; Ticket Remains Strong as Shoppers Consolidate TripsIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we analyze sales across sectors, regions and location types. January 2022’s data shows traffic weakening while tickets remain strong.
February 18, 2022 Event Coverage Premium Brand Bharat Summit: Understanding Growth Opportunities in India’s Lower-Tier MarketsWe present insights from the Brand Bharat Summit—a virtual event focusing on lower-tier cities and villages in India—held on January 27, 2022.
February 18, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 7: US Openings Up 5% 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 Cub Foods, Primark and Sprouts Farmers Market in the US, and Castore, Fultons Foods and Sports Direct in the UK.
February 17, 2022 Deep Dive Premium IPOs in US and UK Retail: Online Retailers Maintain Strong Growth MomentumThe UK and the US saw a significant rise in retail IPOs (initial public offerings) in 2021. We explore recent aftermarket performance, detail upcoming IPOs and discuss the factors driving growth momentum in this area.
February 14, 2022 Insight Report Premium Livestreaming Latest, February 2022: Collaborations Invigorate the Live Shopping ExperienceAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent partnerships and three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—which include a focus on Chinese New Year spending. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.
February 14, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Denim Market: An Inflection Point for Jeans as Skinny’s Dominance FadesThe US denim market bounced back in 2021 from a double-digit decline in 2020 and we expect to see further growth in 2022. We discuss growth estimates as well as the market’s competitive landscape, major drivers and key trends.
February 11, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 6: US Openings Up 6% as Aldi Announces Store Expansion PlanOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Aldi, Charming Charlie and Scotch & Soda in the US, and Game, Hamleys and Sports Direct in the UK.
February 10, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in US Apparel Retail: American Eagle Outfitters vs. Gap Inc.The competitive apparel and footwear specialty market in the US is led by rivals Gap Inc. and American Eagle Outfitters. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies, covering revenue growth, strategic partnerships, technology initiatives and more.
February 9, 2022 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Still in Recovery ModeIn this Market Outlook, we explore the UK’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching.
February 8, 2022 Insight Report Premium Five Trends in US Off-Price Retail: External Pressures and Internal Shifts Drive Change for Traditional PlayersWe present five key trends in the US off-price retail sector, exploring external pressures and internal shifts, with examples of recent developments by major brands and retailers.
February 8, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 2: Capri, Estée Lauder and Ralph Lauren Raise Guidance; Online Retail Continues to Falter at AmazonOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report fourth-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended February 6, 2022, including Amazon, Capri Holdings, Estée Lauder and Ralph Lauren.
February 7, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Head-to-Head in India’s Apparel Retail Market: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited vs. Arvind Fashions LimitedAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) and Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL), two major players in India’s apparel industry. We discuss six key elements of their businesses: revenue growth, brands and product groups, store portfolios, e-commerce and digital initiatives, growth strategies, and sustainability initiatives.
February 4, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 5: Store Expansion Plans Takes US Openings Past 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Academy Sports and Outdoors, Gucci, and Sears Hometown in the US, and Harrods, Kurt Geiger and Tesco in the UK.
