Flash Report | January 17, 2020 Register for Free Access Gap Scraps Old Navy Spin-Off; Moderately Raises Its Fiscal 2019 OutlookOn January 16, Gap Inc. announced that it had canceled its plans to spin off the Old Navy business, citing investors’ concerns over the complexity of the separation and softer business performance of the brand. Gap Inc. has raised its fiscal year 2019 outlook moderately, owing to better-than-expected promotional levels over the holiday period. Read More
Insight Report | January 17, 2020 Premium December 2019 US Holiday Retail Sales and Comparable Sales Review: Solid Total Growth Not Enough To Support Challenged SectorsUS holiday retail and comparable sales show a relatively strong macro environment, but mixed results in retail. Some retailers posted strong comparabale sales growth, but for others the holiday shopping season delivered fairly modest gains. Read More
Store Tracker | January 16, 2020 Premium Reviewing 2019 US and UK Store ClosuresWe review store closures and openings in the US and UK for the full-year 2019. We break down the numbers by sector and analyze the key retailers that significantly contributed to total openings and closures over the course of the year. Read More
Insight Report | January 14, 2020 Premium December 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Late Cyber Monday Drives Jump in Costco Online SalesDecember same-store sales showed the impact of the late US Thanksgiving—and the shortest possible number of shopping days before Christmas. November was a nail-biter for some retailers, but for most results rebounded in December as major shopping days were pushed into the following month. Read More
Insight Report | January 14, 2020 Premium Insights from China: How Foreign Retailers Can Leverage the “She Economy”Women are being empowered in China, as we are seeing increasing employment rates and higher incomes for female workers. We look at the increasing shopping power of Chinese women and how foreign brands and retailers can leverage the opportunity of the thriving “She Economy.” Read More
Store Tracker | January 10, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 2: Pier 1 Imports Plans To Shutter Almost Half of Its Store FleetOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Macy’s and Pier 1 Imports in the US and Debenhams in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | January 8, 2020 Premium Amazon Apparel Update: An Analysis of Listings on Amazon FashionIn collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, we aggregated data on almost 1 million women’s and men’s clothing products listed on Amazon.com. We analyze apparel listings by category, brand and seller to identify key trends on Amazon Fashion. Read More
Insight Report | January 7, 2020 Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: January 2020—Top Trends Include Paperbag Pants and Belted BlazersThe Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: January 2020 — Top trends include paperbag pants and belted blazers, with belted blazers offering a particular opportunity at the high end with most selling for more than $500. Read More
Insight Report | January 7, 2020 Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: January 2020The Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report uses data analytics to predict the future of emerging and established fashion trends. Oversized hoodies and belted blazers are two trends to watch, based on search patterns and average selling price. Read More
Store Tracker | January 3, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 1: Michaels Companies Names New CEOOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Michaels Companies in the US and Joy in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | December 26, 2019 Premium November 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaUS, UK and China consumer data shows a mixed bag in prices, wage growth and consumer spending. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the new year. Read More
Store Tracker | December 26, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 52: Jared Opens New Concept StoreOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we cover a Jared jewelry collaboration with digital native diamond and bridal jewelry retailer James Allen, both Signet Jewelers banners. In the UK, Flannels has expanded into Northern Ireland while Bonmarché loses its CEO. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Insight Report | December 23, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—New York CityNew York retailers have long set the standard for holiday-themed events, and this year is no exception. Coresight Research visited some of New York City’s newer, more innovative shopping centers along with some of the must-sees. Read More
Store Tracker | December 20, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 51: Shopko Optical Opens Many CentersOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Shopko Optical and home-furnishings retailer RH in the US and House of Fraser in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Event Coverage | December 18, 2019 Register for Free Access A New Push for Sustainability in Fashion: Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network Partners with the Conscious Fashion Campaign and the United NationsMesse Frankfurt Texpertise Network announces partnership with the Conscious Fashion Campaign and the United Nations Office to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The UN SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals that cover areas from poverty to education to climate change and other environmental issues and which the UN hopes to achieve by 2030. Read More
