Deep Dive | December 17, 2019 Premium 3Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpThird-quarter 2019 retail earnings show mixed results across categories. Our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveal most companies beat consensus, but there were sectors that fared much better than others—and luxury was one that did not meet expectations despite recent recovery. Read More
Store Tracker | December 13, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 50: Dollar General Plans To Continue Store Expansion in Fiscal Year 2020Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dollar General and RTW Retailwinds in the US and Co-op and Ted Baker 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
Insight Report | December 12, 2019 Premium November 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Comp Growth SlowsNovember same-store sales hit by late Thanksgiving that pushed Cyber Monday into December. Costco, Cato and Buckle all reported slowing same-store and in particular online sales growth in November, much attributable to Cyber Monday moving into the following month. Read More
Event Coverage | December 7, 2019 Register for Free Access China International Fashion Retail Industry Summit: Key InsightsChina International Fashion Retail Industry Summit sheds light on the future of retail as China continues its decades-long shift away from centrally planned command-economy to consumer-driven. Read More
Insight Report | December 5, 2019 Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: December 2019—Top Trends Include Sherpa Sweaters and Organza TopsSherpa sweaters and organza tops are trends that continue to grow and will remain popular for some time. Sherpa sweaters are a steady growth trend with a heavy social media presence while organza tops had the highest search growth rate. Read More
Insight Report | December 5, 2019 Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: December 2019Sherpa sweaters and organza tops are trends that continue to grow and will remain popular for some time. Sherpa sweaters are a steady growth trend with a heavy social media presence while organza tops had the highest search growth rate. Read More
Flash Report | December 4, 2019 Register for Free Access Holiday 2019: US Cyber Monday Digital Sales Hit $9.4 BillionCyber Monday continued Black Friday’s streak of record-breaking online sales for a roaring start to the holiday shopping season in the US. Sales were especially heavy at the last minute, with consumers spending an average of $11 million per minute in the final hour. Read More
Flash Report | December 3, 2019 Register for Free Access Holiday 2019: US Black Friday Sees Companies Promote More Heavily, Shoppers Continue to Migrate OnlineIn the US, this year’s Black Friday saw retailers promote more heavily than last year and consumers continue to migrate to online platforms. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2019 Free Report Holiday 2019: US Black Friday InsightsOn November 29, the Coresight Research team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores for Black Friday. We visited 65 stores of 32 different retailers in the US. In this report, we analyze each store according our proprietary BEST framework for physical retail. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2019 Free Report Holiday 2019: UK Black Friday InsightsOn November 29, Coresight Research’s UK team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores in central London for Black Friday. In this report, we pick out likely outperformers, one apparent underperformer and other stores of note. We also provide a table comparing promotions this year to those of 2018. Read More
Event Coverage | November 29, 2019 Register for Free Access Insights from the Baker Retailing CEO Summit 2019On October 15, 2019, Coresight Research attended The Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center CEO Summit in New York City. Our key insights from the event cover the luxury, apparel and grocery sectors. We discuss highlights from Kroger, Nordstrom and Walmart, among other leading retailers. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium October 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaMacro economic indicators from the US, UK and China all seem to point to positive – but growth seems unsteady and although positive there remain areas of concern. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the holidays. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply ChainsSupply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers. Read More
Store Tracker | November 22, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail FootprintOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bloomingdale’s and Lululemon in the US and Vans 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
Insight Report | November 21, 2019 Premium Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing New Entrants, from Allbirds to EverlaneContinuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we discuss the new entrants to Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms, which participated in the shopping holiday for the first time this year. Looking to penetrate the China market, these brands—across multiple sectors including beauty, parent-and-baby and personal care—employed different strategies to promote their products and engage with consumers. Read More
