Company Earnings Update | August 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) 2Q19 Results: Sales Miss, Reiterates Adjusted EPS and Comps GuidanceGap reported fiscal 2Q19 revenues of $4.0 billion, down 2.0% year over year, slightly missing the consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.63, down 17.1% from the year-ago period, but ahead of the consensus estimate of $0.53. Read More
Deep Dive | August 23, 2019 Premium Fashion Online to OfflineDriven by advancements in digital channels, digitally native retailers are adapting to consumer preferences – but are also opening brick-and-mortar stores. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 22, 2019 Register for Free Access L Brands (NYSE: LB) 2Q19: Victoria’s Secret Still a Drag on Earnings but Early Read on Swim is PositiveL Brands 2Q19 revenues were $2.90 billion, down 2.8% year over year and lower than the consensus estimate of $2.95 billion. Comparable sales were down 1% compared to a 3% increase last year and below the consensus estimate of a 0.2% rise. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 22, 2019 Register for Free Access Urban Outfitters (NYSE: URBN) 2Q19 Results: Sales and Comps Below Expectations Due to Softer Women’s Apparel AssortmentUrban Outfitters reported fiscal 2Q19 revenues of $962.3M, lower than the consensus estimate of $980.6M and down 3% year over year. The company reported 2Q19 EPS of $0.61, above the consensus estimate of $0.58 and down 27.4% from the year ago period. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 21, 2019 Register for Free Access The TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) 2Q19 Results: Revenues Below Expectations; Affirms Full-Year GuidanceTJX Cos. reported fiscal 2Q19 revenues of $9.8 billion, up 4.8% year over year and lower than the consensus estimate of $9.9 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) grew 6.9% year over year to $0.62. Read More
Insight Report | August 20, 2019 Premium Insights from China: The Booming Bubble Tea Market in ChinaChina’s booming bubble tea market has experienced a high CAGR of 20% between 2014 and 2018, according to Qianzhan. Innovations in bubble tea recipes, modern tea houses serving as hang-out venues for consumers as well as viral marketing are factors that attribute to demand. Read More
Deep Dive | August 20, 2019 Premium Reinventing the US Department StoreFrom loyalty programs to experiential concepts, we assess how US department stores are transforming themselves to stay relevant. Read More
Insight Report | August 16, 2019 Premium July 2019 UK Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates for Internet RetailersJuly was a solid month for UK retail overall, according to the ONS: Sales grew 3.7% versus 4.0% in June and slightly below the 4.1% average for the prior 12 months. Read More
Store Tracker | August 15, 2019 Premium Reviewing Year-to-Date US Store Closures and OpeningsIn this report, we review year-to-date announced store closures and openings in the US, by sector. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 15, 2019 Register for Free Access Canada Goose (NYSE: GOOS) 1Q20 Results: Revenue and EPS Beat Estimates, Reiterates Guidance for FY2020Canada Goose’s 2Q20 results beat consensus estimates, though the company drdeported a 650-bps decline in the gross margin. The company reiterated its fiscal 2020 outlook. Read More
Deep Dive | August 14, 2019 Premium US Back-to-School 2019: Fashion Trends and Apparel SpendingWe review fashion trends and apparel spending intentions that will shape demand for clothing and footwear this back-to-school season. Read More
Insight Report | August 12, 2019 Premium July 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Reports Comps Below ConsensusCostco’s global same-store sales growth marginally improved from June, but missed the consensus estimate. Its e-commerce growth accelerated to 21.3% in July, from June’s 15.7%. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 9, 2019 Register for Free Access Adidas (DB: ADS) 2Q19 Results: Double-Digit Revenue Growth in E-Commerce and in ChinaAdidas reported 4% currency-neutral 2Q19 revenue growth driven by high-single-digit growth in its sport inspired business. Revenues rose 5% to €5.51 billion. Read More
Insight Report | August 8, 2019 Premium US Back-to-School 2019: Digital TrendsThis is the second report in our US Back-to-School series for 2019. Here, we assess the digital trends that we expect to see this shopping season. Read More
Insight Report | August 6, 2019 Premium Insights from China: The Booming E-Cigarette Market in ChinaDomestic and foreign e-cigarette players are eying expansion in the China market, with e-cigarettes being promoted as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. In fact, the stated intended use (by many of the companies) is to provide a safer alternative for smokers to stop using tobacco. Read More
