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Insight Report | July 11, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: 3D Design Brings Speed and Customization to the Supply Chain

3D design technology helps retailers better meet fast-changing consumer demand, while also improving product quality and cutting costs. The technology is already helping many companies in fashion and furniture create new product designs more quickly and with higher precision.

Deep Dive | July 8, 2019 Premium

New Consumer Attitudes Drive US Plus-Size Apparel Demand

Coresight Research estimates the woman’s plus-size clothing market in the US is approximately $30.7 billion in 2019. Women who wear plus sizes spend less per capita on apparel and live in lower income households relative to the overall female population.

Company Earnings Update | July 5, 2019

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Primark (LSE: ABF) 9M19 Trading Update: Lower Markdowns and Better Buying to Boost Margins

Associated British Foods (ABF) reported its trading update for the 40 weeks ended June 22. This report focuses on Primark, the company’s retail business.

Store Tracker | July 5, 2019 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 27: Pier 1 Imports to Shut More Stores

Coresight Research tracks news about store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker focuses on department stores and specialty retail stores, including, but not limited to, those selling softlines, hardlines, consumer electronics, groceries and furniture.

Company Earnings Update | July 5, 2019

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Seven & i Holdings (TSE: 3382) 1Q20 Results: Operating Income Grows in Both Domestic and Overseas Convenience Stores

In 1Q20, ended May 31, 2019, Seven & i reported a 1.3% year-over-year decline in net sales. However, the company’s EPS increased 21.5% in the first quarter.

Company Earnings Update | July 4, 2019

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Sainsbury’s (LSE: SBRY) 1Q20 Trading Update: Comp Decline Worsens, Outlook Remains Bearish

Sainsbury’s reported comparable sales ex fuel fell 1.6% year over year in 1Q10, compared to a 0.9% decline in the previous quarter and missing the consensus estimate of a 1.4% decline recorded by StreetAccount.

Company Earnings Update | June 28, 2019

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H&M (STO: HM-B) 2Q19 Results: Gains Market Share, Cuts Markdowns, Points to Long-Term Benefits of Transformation

H&M confirmed its 2Q19 sales came in ahead of estimates and reported EPS of SEK 2.76, down 1.4% year over year and missing the consensus of SEK 2.81.

Company Earnings Update | June 28, 2019

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Nike (NYSE: NKE) 4Q19 Results: Strong Performance in Direct and Wholesale, Brand Gains Global Market Share

Nike 4Q19 revenues rose 10% at constant exchange rates, driven by growth across Nike Direct and wholesale.

Insight Report | June 27, 2019 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report

The Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are just emerging, growing quickly or hitting maturity

Insight Report | June 26, 2019 Premium

Fashion Trend Monthly Data Report – June 2019

The Fashion Trend Monthly Data Report report accompanies the Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report.

Insight Report | June 26, 2019 Premium

US Independence Day 2019 Preview: Americans Set To Spend $6.8 Billion, Down Slightly from 2018

According to the Independence Day spending survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, about 86% of Americans plan to celebrate the 4th of July holiday this year, compared to last year’s 87%.

Company Earnings Update | June 25, 2019

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1Q19 US Earnings-Season Wrap-Up

This report reviews the most recent quarterly earnings for (mostly) US-based companies in the Coresight 100, our focus list of retailers, brand owners and real estate firms.

Event Coverage | June 20, 2019

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Insights from Product Innovation Apparel New York

On June 17-18, the Coresight Research team attended the PI Apparel New York conference. The event brought together retail industry disrupters to discuss retail challenges and coming technologies that can solve many of them.

Insight Report | June 18, 2019 Premium

May 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Memorial Day and Mother’s Day Boost Traffic

US store traffic declined 8.9% year over year in May. The conversion rate (CVR) advanced 0.2 percentage points, average transaction value (ATV) grew 4.1% and the product return rate was flat year over year.

Insight Report | June 18, 2019 Premium

May 2019 US Retail Sales: Slowdown Seen Across Sectors with Major Softening in Clothing and Department Stores

Total US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles increased 3.2% year over year in May, weakening from the revised 5.8% year-over-year rise in April.