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Insight Report | April 22, 2020 Premium

Search for Cost Cuts Could Prompt a Surge in Outsourcing amid Coronavirus Crisis

In response to the coronavirus crisis, we expect more companies to outsource key business functions to better manage their costs and minimize risk in a downturn economy. We discuss the key benefits of such a strategy for retailers and consider the business functions that can be outsourced.

Store Tracker | April 17, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 16: True Religion Apparel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from JCPenney and True Religion Apparel in the US and Debenhams in the UK.

Insight Report | April 16, 2020 Premium

March 2020 US Retail Sales: Discretionary Sectors Post Deep Declines as Coronavirus-Led Lockdowns Hit Consumer Spending

US retail sales saw deep declines in March, a stark change from the impressive gains made in January and February as large-scale retail shutdowns are implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Insight Report | April 15, 2020 Premium

March 2020 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Sees Food Sales Surge over 30%, but Softlines Down by Double Digits

The impact of the coronavirus continues to be experienced by retailers globally, negatively affecting comps growth but resulting in a surge in online shopping and essential purchases (such as food). This report looks at the March same-store sales results of Costco and Buckle.

Insight Report | April 14, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: US vs. China Store Shutdown and Reopening Timeline—Where Is the US Now?

We outline our expectations for brick-and-mortar retail in the US amidst the coronavirus outbreak by comparing key milestone in the country’s coronavirus timeline to the experience of China, which is seemingly recovering from the pandemic. Exploring the timelines of both nations, we consider store closures by week, store reopenings and mall shutdowns/reopenings.

Deep Dive | April 14, 2020 Premium

Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020: Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion Market

In our third annual consumer-survey report on Amazon’s position in apparel, we explore 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.

Insight Report | April 14, 2020 Premium

Insights from China: How Brands Can Harness the Power of KOLs and KOCs

Key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key opinion consumers (KOCs) are social media influencers whose product reviews can drive sales in particular sectors by mobilizing consumer spending. We discuss how brand and retailers can tap into the China market by leveraging influencers as a marketing strategy

Store Tracker | April 10, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 15: Dean & DeLuca Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dean & DeLuca and Walgreens in the US and Arcadia Group, Debenhams and Walgreens Boots Alliance in the UK.

Insight Report | April 9, 2020 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: April 2020—Top Trends Include Square-Neck Dresses and Cropped Cardigans

The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the top growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes that consumers are searching for and provides actionable insights for functional business units. This report looks at the square-necked dresses and cropped cardigans.

Event Presentation | April 9, 2020 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: April 2020

The Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report highlights the top growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes that consumers are searching for and provides actionable insights for functional business units. This report looks at the square-necked dress and cropped cardigan, among other popular apparel items.

Insight Report | April 8, 2020 Premium

US Easter Retail Preview 2020: Retailers Must Offer Optimism and Seize the Few Opportunities amid Coronavirus Crisis

With Easter just around the corner, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the holiday this year amid the coronavirus crisis. We consider the outlook for retail this Easter in light of current shopping trends and propose actions that retailers could take to engage with consumers over the holiday—both to drive sales in the short term and to build stronger customer relationships for long-term gains.

Flash Report | April 8, 2020

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Gap Cancels Shipments of Summer Orders and Stops Fall Production due to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retailers Prepare for the Long Haul

Following the temporary closure of all of its stores from March 19, Gap Inc. is reportedly going to cancel shipments of summer order and halt fall production due to the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We outline the measures that the company is said to be taking and consider the wider disruption of the outbreak on retail supply chains.

Insight Report | April 6, 2020 Free Report

Coronavirus Insights: Learnings from NIKE’s and Lululemon’s China Experiences

Despite the impact of the coronavirus, NIKE and Lululemon each reported favorable earnings on March 24, 2020 and March 26, 2020, respectively. With China embracing signs of recovery from the coronavirus crisis, we discuss the lessons learned by the two athletic apparel companies from their experiences in the country.

Store Tracker | April 3, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 14: GameStop Announces Store Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fairway Market, GameStop and Shoe Carnival in the US and BrightHouse and Jack Wills in the UK.

Deep Dive | April 2, 2020 Premium

4Q19 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Higher Inventory Turnover Due to Solid Holiday Sales and Disciplined Approaches

In our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. We look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q19 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. The coronavirus crisis means 4Q trends will not be an accurate guide to 2020, but those retailers heading into the storm with cleaner stock levels will enjoy an advantage over more heavily stocked rivals.