Flash Report | October 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Under Armour Appoints New CEOOn October 22, 2019, Under Armour (UA) announced Patrik Frisk will become the company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2020. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Gildan Activewear (NYSE: GIL) Issues Profit Warning, Lowering FY19 Guidance on Weak Imprintables DemandGildan Activewear issued a profit warning for 3Q19 and full-year performance, citing weaker than expected US and international demand for imprintable apparel. Read More
Market Outlook | October 23, 2019 Premium Global Jeans Market: Sustainable Offerings and Technological Innovation Drive ResurgenceThe global jeans market is experiencing a reinvigoration, driven by current fashion trends in streetwear and vintage styles, an increasing number of fits and silhouettes and the rise of casual dress codes in the workplace. Brands are implementing more sustainable manufacturing practices as well as investing in technological innovation to satisfy consumer needs. Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2019 Premium How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive GrowthWell-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field. Read More
Insight Report | October 21, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: US Retail Hiring Set To Be FlatPart of our Holiday 2019 series, this report outlines key developments related to holiday hiring in US retail Read More
Insight Report | October 18, 2019 Premium September 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Decline SteepensUS store traffic and average transaction value fell in September while the conversion rate climbed, with wide regional variations. Read More
Store Tracker | October 18, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 42: Ross Stores Opens More LocationsIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Insight Report | October 18, 2019 Premium September 2019 US Retail Sales: Solid Total Growth but Clothing SoftTotal US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles increased 4.4% year over year in September, versus a 4.7% rise in August. Read More
Insight Report | October 17, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: A Growing Emphasis on SustainabilityConsumers are placing higher importance on sustainability to live eco-friendlier lives, and companies from the retail, consumer packaged goods and apparel industries are adopting sustainable practices in response. As consumers continue to place an emphasis on purchasing products from companies that “go green”, sustainability can be a competitive differentiator. Read More
Insight Report | October 16, 2019 Premium Macy’s: A Timeline of Key EventsFrom 2017 to 2019, Macy’s undertook meaningful steps to reinvent its business. We examine key events from the company’s recent history as part of our Retailers’ Timelines series. Read More
Insight Report | October 14, 2019 Premium September 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Experiences Slower Growth, but Beats Consensus EstimateCostco’s global September same-store sales growth decelerated from August but beat the consensus estimate. Its e-commerce growth came in at 17.8% in September, lower than August’s 23.9% growth. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 14, 2019 Register for Free Access Fast Retailing (TSE: 9983) FY19 Results: Strong Year Driven by Uniqlo in Greater ChinaFast Retailing reported FY19 revenues of ¥2.29 trillion ($48.1 billion), up 7.5%, and operating profit of ¥275.0 billion ($2.55 billion), up 9.1% from ¥225 billion ($2.09 billion) in the year-ago period. Read More
Store Tracker | October 11, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 41: Bed Bath & Beyond Plans More Store ClosuresIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 4, 2019 Register for Free Access Ascena (NASDAQ: ASNA) 4Q19 Results: Concentrating on Growing Brands, Ascena Says It Is Not Considering BankruptcyAscena reported 4Q19 revenues of $1.27B above consensus of $1.20B. The company considers options to optimize its balance sheet and said that bankruptcy of Ascena is not an option being evaluated. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 4, 2019 Register for Free Access H&M (STO: HM-B) 3Q19 Results: Revenues and EPS Beat Consensus; Transformation Work on TrackH&M confirmed its 3Q19 net sales were up 12.1% year over year and reported EPS of SEK 2.33, ahead of the consensus estimate of SEK 2.28. The company plans to open many stores in 4Q19. Read More
