February 2, 2022 Deep Dive Premium M&A in Apparel and Footwear: Strong US and UK Growth OpportunitiesWe analyze 2021 apparel and footwear-focused M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity in the US and the UK, as well as prospects for, and drivers of, M&A growth in 2022 and beyond.
February 2, 2022 Deep Dive Free Report Headless Commerce: Part 2—Addressing Profitability Issues for Mid-Size E-Commerce PlayersMid-size retailers must take steps to maximize profitability in their e-commerce business. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we explore the levers of profitability in e-commerce, why brands and retailers should capitalize on artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics, and how CaaS (commerce-as-a-service) can help improve profitability. This free report is sponsored by Nogin.
February 1, 2022 Insight Report Register for Free Access Introducing the New Coresight 100: Retail Companies To Watch for 2022Matching the rapid rate of change and evolution in the retail industry, we have reviewed and updated our Coresight 100 focus list to highlight the most important and influential brands and retailers that our readers and subscribers should pay attention to in 2022.
January 31, 2022 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: China’s Apparel and Footwear Market—Prospects for 2022 and BeyondIn this Market Outlook, we explore China’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, themes we are watching and retail innovators.
January 31, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 4Q21, Week 1: Levi’s and Tractor Supply Post Robust Sales Growth; Walgreens Raises EPS Guidance for Full YearOur 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 January 30, 2022: Levi’s, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Tractor Supply Company.
January 31, 2022 Insight Report Premium US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: December 2021 Clothing and Footwear Spending Up by Over One-FifthThe 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 December 2021, which show continuing growth in consumer spending.
January 28, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 4: US Closures Down 65% 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 Barnes & Noble, Buc-ee’s and Earth Fare in the US and Boots Opticians, CEF and Sweaty Betty in the UK.
January 27, 2022 Insight Report Premium Chinese New Year 2022 Preview: Retail, Travel and Tiger-Themed ProductsChinese New Year, which this year falls on February 1, is the single most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture. We look at what to expect from this annual retail opportunity.
January 27, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Athleisure Market: Casualization and Wellness Trends Drive GrowthAthleisure has seen strong demand over the last few years, driven by growing enthusiasm for wellness fitness activities as well as the acceleration of the casualization trend amid the pandemic. We discuss the US athleisure market, including market size, competitive landscape and key trends.
January 24, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Omicron Avoidance Begins To EaseIn this week’s US Consumer Tracker, we present consumer habits that suggest avoidance of public places in the face of Omicron is beginning to ease.
January 24, 2022 Insight Report Premium Holiday 2021: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Reviewing Patterns of Recovery in Trading Updates and Retail SalesWe review UK holiday retail performance, through major retailers’ trading updates and recently published retail sales data.
January 21, 2022 Event Coverage Premium NRF 2022 Wrap-Up: The Metaverse, Livestreaming E-Commerce and Value of DataWe provide 10 key insights from NRF 2022, covering the implications for retailers of the rise of the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, the value of data and more.
January 21, 2022 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 3: US Closures Down 55% 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 Arula, Barnes & Noble and Smart & Final in the US and Clintons, Geek Retreat and Monsoon Accessorize in the UK.
January 18, 2022 Insight Report Premium December 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Weakens, Ticket Strengthens as Shoppers Consolidate TripsWe analyze store traffic in December 2021 in the midst of rising Covid-19 cases, and review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, plus traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.
January 18, 2022 Deep Dive Databank Members US Consumer Tracker: Omicron Avoidance Appears To PeakConsumer avoidance of public places appears to be reaching its peak, although Covid-19 case numbers remain high amid the Omicron wave. Our latest US Consumer Tracker charts shifts in consumer behaviors, with a focus on the implications for retail.
