Insight Report | September 29, 2019 Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: October 2019 – Top Trends Include Milkmaid Dresses and Ruched Mini DressesThe Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers. Read More
Store Tracker | September 27, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 39: Madison Reed To Expand to Hundreds of 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
Company Earnings Update | September 25, 2019 Register for Free Access Nike (NYSE: NKE) 1Q20 Results: Growth Across All Geographies, Led by Product Innovation and DigitalNike 1Q20 revenues rose 7.1% to $10.66 billion, driven by growth across all geographies, beating the $10.44 billion consensus estimate. Read More
Company Earnings Update | September 20, 2019 Register for Free Access Next (LSE: NXT) 1H20 Results: Online Sales Drive Earnings BeatNext reported 1H20 operating profit of £340.9 million, up 3% year over year and ahead of expectations of £330.9 million, driven by strong performance in its online business. Read More
Store Tracker | September 20, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 38: Casey’s to Open More StoresIn 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
Deep Dive | September 19, 2019 Premium Buy Online, Return In Store: Assessing Strategies and Drivers of AdoptionIn this report, we explain the buy online, return in store (BORIS) model in detail and assess how some US retailers are using this service to enhance their omnichannel retailing. Read More
Insight Report | September 17, 2019 Premium Insights from China: Brand MashupsThe Chinese consumer goods market is unusually fast-moving and innovative, and brands are working hard to drive excitement among shoppers. We have previously discussed how brands have launched unusual adaptations, often in partnership with online platforms such as Tmall. Brand mashups are a part of this innovative approach. Read More
Company Earnings Update | September 17, 2019 Register for Free Access Inditex (BME: ITX) 1H19 Results: Revenue Up, Promoting SustainabilityInditex reported 1H19 revenues of €12.8 billion, up 6.6%; EPS of €0.50, up 8.7%; and predicts its new sustainably made line will grow 110% for the year and by 2020 will represent 25% of all clothing sold by Inditex. Read More
Company Earnings Update | September 17, 2019 Register for Free Access H&M (OMX: HM-B) 3Q19 Update: Sales Beat Estimates; Gains Market ShareH&M reported 3Q19 net sales of SEK 62.6 billion, up 12% year over year, higher than the 11% recorded in 2Q19 and with revenues slightly ahead of the consensus estimate of SEK 62 billion recorded by StreetAccount. Read More
Event Coverage | September 16, 2019 Register for Free Access Highlights from the Taobao Maker Festival 2019The Coresight Research team attended the Taobao Maker Festival 2019 in Hangzhou, China, on September 12. Alibaba’s Taobao Maker Festival, first launched in 2016, celebrates the “maker spirit” of Chinese merchants and designers, and how that spirit is resonating among China’s young generation (millennials and Gen Zers). Read More
Event Coverage | September 16, 2019 Register for Free Access Gap Investor Day 2019: Athleta Opening First Outlet Store; Activewear Fastest Growing Category at Old NavyOld Navy and Athleta are expanding inclusive sizing. Athleta has grown at a 23% CAGR over the past 7 years and will open its first outlet store. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2019 Premium August 2019 US Retail Sales: A Solid Month with Clothing Stores Returning to GrowthTotal US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles increased 4.7% year over year in August, versus the 5.6% year-over-year rise in July. Read More
Deep Dive | September 12, 2019 Premium Amazon Apparel UK: An Analysis of Almost 2 Million Product ListingsWith 1.9 million women’s and men’s clothing products listed, Amazon.co.uk almost certainly offers the UK’s biggest selection of apparel. Read More
Event Coverage | September 12, 2019 Register for Free Access L Brands Investor Day, 2019: Revenue Growth Driven by Bath & Body Works; Product Innovation at Victoria’s Secret is #1 PriorityRevenue at L Brands has been driven by growth at Bed Bath & Beyond (BBW). L Brands is targeting PINK at 19-year-old college student-like consumers, a demographic that totals 30 million. PINK brand hopes to grow its “Seamless” workout business to $1 billion by 2022. Read More
Company Earnings Update | September 10, 2019 Register for Free Access Primark (LSE: ABF) FY19 Pre-Close Trading Update: On Track for Full-Year Margin Increase but FY20 Will Be TougherPrimark FY19 comps were down 1% in the UK, down 3% in the eurozone and up (by an unspecified amount) in the US. Read More
