Insight Report | July 22, 2019 Premium June 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics Report: Independence Day and Father’s Day Boost TrafficUS store traffic declined 5.8% year over year in June. The conversion rate (CVR) advanced 0.3 percentage points, average transaction value (ATV) grew 4.7% and the product return rate advanced 0.2 percentage points. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 22, 2019 Register for Free Access ASOS (LSE: ASC) 3Q19 Trading Update: Strong UK Demand but Operational Issues in the US and EU; Guidance Revised DownSOS reported 3Q19 group revenues of £919.8 million, up 11% year over year on a constant-currency basis (up 12% year over year as reported). Active customers hit the 20 million mark. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 18, 2019 Register for Free Access Skechers (NYSE: SKX) 2Q19 Results: Revenue, Comps and EPS Beat Consensus EstimatesSkechers reported 2Q19 sales of $1.26 billion, up some 60%, driven by international stores – especially in China. Read More
Store Tracker | July 18, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 29: Charming Charlie to Close All StoresStore closures continued this week, with Charming Charlie announcing it will close all 261 of its stores as its core business is squeezed by increasing competition that is erasing its raison d’etre. Read More
Deep Dive | July 16, 2019 Premium How “New Retail” Is Changing Eight Retail and Consumer Sectors in ChinaNew Retail is blurring the online and offline commerce in China. We review recent developments in New Retail in eight retail and consumer sectors: e-commerce; consumer electronics; fashion; fast-moving consumer goods and supermarkets; cosmetics and beauty; furniture and home improvement; department stores; and, local services. Read More
Insight Report | July 16, 2019 Premium June 2019 US Retail Sales: Slowdown Seen Across Sectors, Nonstore Retailers Continue Growth TrajectoryUS retail sales rose 2.5% YoY in June, weakening from the 3.2% rise in May with slips across major sectors. Nonstore retailers continued their growth trajectory, with sales rising 11.6% YoY, following May’s 11.7% rise but slower than 12.9% in April. Read More
Insight Report | July 16, 2019 Free Report Back-to-School Preview: Total Spend Expected to DipTotal back to school spend expected to dip from last year’s level despite higher average per-person spend as fewer families report having school-age children. Read More
Insight Report | July 12, 2019 Premium June 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco’s Comps Beat Consensus, Buckle’s Men’s Segment Boosts Sales, Cato’s Sales RiseIn June, Costco’s same-store sales growth was slightly above the consensus estimate while e-commerce growth slowed from May’s solid 20.7%. Read More
Store Tracker | July 11, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 28: Target to Open More Small-Format 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
Company Earnings Update | July 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Fast Retailing (TSE: 9983) 3Q19 Results: Solid Revenue Growth, Company Maintains Outlook for Full FY19Fast Retailing reported 3Q19 revenues of ¥555 billion ($5.1 billion), up 7.3% and operating profit of ¥74.7 billion ($0.69 billion) up 9.3% from ¥68.3 billion ($0.63 billion) in the year ago period. Read More
Event Coverage | July 11, 2019 Register for Free Access AAFA Fighting the Fakes: Insights from Hudson Yards, New YorkThe Coresight Research team participated in the AAFA’s Brand Protection Seminar at the iconic Tapestry headquarters in New York’s recently opened Hudson Yards on July 11. This report present Coresight’s key insights from the event. Read More
Insight Report | July 11, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: 3D Design Brings Speed and Customization to the Supply Chain3D 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. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2019 Premium New Consumer Attitudes Drive US Plus-Size Apparel DemandCoresight 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. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 5, 2019 Register for Free Access Primark (LSE: ABF) 9M19 Trading Update: Lower Markdowns and Better Buying to Boost MarginsAssociated British Foods (ABF) reported its trading update for the 40 weeks ended June 22. This report focuses on Primark, the company’s retail business. Read More
Store Tracker | July 5, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 27: Pier 1 Imports to Shut More StoresCoresight 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. Read More
