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Deep Dive | November 15, 2021 Premium

10 Trends in Global Luxury

After so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond.

Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium

Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2021: A Singles’ Day Primer

Singles’ Day 2021 is here! We discuss key initiatives from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba for this year’s event, covering luxury, livestreaming and international brands.

Insight Report | November 9, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 3Q21, Week 2: Hanesbrands, Under Armour and Estée Lauder Post Strong Sales Growth; Capri Sees Slow Recovery

Overall, apparel and footwear brand owners witnessed substantial recovery, while Capri Holdings reported a slow recovery. Read Coresight Research’s weekly Earnings Insights reports for highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report third-quarter 2021 earnings.

Store Tracker | November 5, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 44: US Store Closures Down 37% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Barton’s Home Outlet, Chanel and Warby Parker in the US and Dunelm, Foot Locker and Luke 1977 in the UK.

Event Coverage | November 3, 2021

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Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Virtual Press Conference: Five Key Insights into Singles’ Day 2021

Alibaba hosted its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival virtual press conference on October 27, 2021. We present highlights from the e-commerce giant’s management team about the upcoming Singles’ Day event in China.

Store Tracker | October 29, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 43: US Store Openings Up 59% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Allbirds, Coborn’s and Hermès in the US and Aldi, B&Q and Zara in the UK.

Deep Dive | October 22, 2021 Premium

Head-to-Head in Luxury: Kering vs. LVMH

As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Kering and LVMH, the two leading houses in the global luxury sector. We provide insights into four key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, markets of operation, digital strategies and business expansion.

Deep Dive | October 21, 2021 Free Report

The Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey Findings

It is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in increasing productivity and employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider.

Insight Report | October 19, 2021 Premium

September 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Declines Ease Further

In September 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 19.0% on a two-year basis (as compared to August 2019), an improvement from August’s 23.9% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type.

Store Tracker | October 15, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 41: US Store Closures Inch Closer to Openings

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Clarks, Meijer and Whole Foods Market in the US and Bensons for Beds, Superdrug and Tommy Hilfiger in the UK.

Store Tracker | October 8, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 40: US Store Openings Cross 5,000, Still Ahead of Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dillard’s and Rooms To Go in the US and Amazon, Holland & Barrett and Yours Clothing in the UK.

Deep Dive | October 8, 2021 Premium

Playbook: Livestreaming E-Commerce—A Guide for Global Brands and Retailers

In this Playbook, we outline key strategies that brands and retailers can adopt to launch in the growing livestreaming e-commerce space, covering livestream channels and formats, choosing the right hosts, consumer communities, brand stories and more.

Insight Report | October 6, 2021 Premium

2Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Increase Year over Year and on a Two-Year Basis

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 2Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, many retailers posted improved inventory turnover levels year over year and on a two-year basis.

Store Tracker | October 1, 2021 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2021, Week 39: US Store Openings Up 59% Year over Year

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Hy-Vee and Trader Joe’s in the US and B&M, JD Sports and Waterstones in the UK.

Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Premium

2Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Post Strong Results

We assess the recent performance of selected US-based retailers, brands, e-commerce platforms and REITs in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps for the second quarter of 2021, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.