Store Tracker | October 18, 2019 Databank Members 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 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 15, 2019 Premium Insights from China: How Brands and Retailers Are Leveraging Video-Sharing Platform BilibiliAnimation, comics and gaming content is growing steadily in popularity in China amongst young consumers. Recognising the potential of this economy, brands and retailers are beginning to promote their products through Bilibili, a video-sharing platform for animation-focused user-generated content. Read More
Store Tracker | October 11, 2019 Databank Members 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
Deep Dive | October 8, 2019 Premium Private Label To Drive Disruption in CPGPrivate labels are a serious challenge for CPG brands, taking a considerable share of the market. Retailers have an advantage in capturing consumer insights to develop private label products. Compared to traditional brands, private labels carry lower cost for advertising, marketing and slotting fees. Read More
Deep Dive | October 2, 2019 Premium 2Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpThis 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. 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
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
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
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
Insight Report | September 12, 2019 Premium Coresight Research Gears Up for Groceryshop 2019On September 15-18, the grocery and CPG world will come together in Las Vegas for one of the most important industry events of the year: Groceryshop. The Coresight Research team will be attending the event – and Founder and CEO Deborah Weinswig will kick off a session in which 20 startups will present their retail technology solutions. Read More
Store Tracker | August 15, 2019 Databank Members 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 9, 2019 Register for Free Access Unicharm (TYO: 8113) 2Q19 Results: Net Sales Ahead of Consensus, Asia Remains a Growth EngineUnicharm reported 2Q19 net sales of ¥173.9 billion, up 5.5% year over year and broadly in line with the consensus estimate of ¥173.5 billion. Read More
Insight Report | August 6, 2019 Premium US-China Trade Issues: US Applies Tariffs to All Imports from ChinaFast retail is Coresight Research’s term for a new approach to retail featuring shorter leases, more shared spaces and more short-term stores. In this report, we profile the prevailing major fast retail formats in the US, ranging from pop-ups to marketplaces. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 5, 2019 Register for Free Access Clorox (NYSE: CLX) 4Q19 Results: Sales Decline, Pulled Down by the Household SegmentClorox reported net sales of $1.6 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2019, down 3.8% year over year, driven by lower sales volume and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. For fiscal 2019, Clorox reported sales growth of 1% to $6.2 billion and a 1% increase in diluted EPS to $6.32. Read More
