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Insight Report | November 7, 2019 Premium

Store Tour: “Spectacular Retail” at Nordstrom’s New NYC Women’s Flagship

Nordstrom is bringing exciting new “spectacular retail” experiences to consumers through its new flagship in New York City. In this report, we apply the Coresight Research BEST framework for physical retail to identify the primary differentiators of Nordstrom’s new store.

Deep Dive | November 6, 2019 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Syte — Providing Retailers With AI-Powered Visual Search

Finding the right product can be a challenge for online shoppers: Visual search aided by AI could drastically cut returns by helping consumers find the right items and “see” how they’ll look in the home or on the person.

Store Tracker | November 1, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.

Event Coverage | October 31, 2019

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WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit: Day 2 Insights

The Coresight Research team presents highlights from the 14th annual Women’s Wear Daily Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, including the growing importance of sustainability, the new era of collaboration and the dominant role of Gen-Xers.

Event Coverage | October 30, 2019

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WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit: Day 1 Insights

The Coresight Research team presents highlights from the 14th annual Women’s Wear Daily Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, including the transformation of the retail industry and spectacular retail, shifts in consumer behavior and brand collaborations.

Deep Dive | October 30, 2019 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: 3DLOOK—Offering Retailers Digital Fit Customization

Our Innovator Intelligence series looks at emerging companies disrupting traditional retail and fueling innovation across the retail value chain. This report focuses on how the introduction of 3D body scanning may disrupt the retail market as we know it.

Insight Report | October 29, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: How Foreign Brands Can Capitalize on Traditional Chinese Festivals

China has many holidays that are culturally meaningful – and which offer excellent opportunities for branding or promotions. This report examines innovative approaches Western brands are using to tap into Chinese tradition.

Insight Report | October 22, 2019 Premium

Barneys New York on the Block

Barneys New York, the quintessential arbiter of cutting-edge fashion and design, is on the auction block, having filed for bankruptcy in August of this year.

Insight Report | October 22, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Net-a-Porter Opens a Flagship Store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Swiss luxury group Richemont’s e-commerce subsidiary Yoox Net-a-Porter has opened a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion to provide Chinese consumers with curated selections of more than 130 luxury and designer brands.

Store Tracker | October 18, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 42: Ross Stores Opens More Locations

In 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.

Company Earnings Update | October 14, 2019

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LVMH (ENXTPA: MC) 3Q19 Update: Fashion & Leather Goods Set the Pace

LVMH reported 3Q19 sales of €13.3 billion, a 17.0% increase on a reported basis, and the Fashion & Leather Goods business grew sales 22.2% compared to the year-ago period. By region, Japan was the best-performing market over the quarter.

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 Closures

In 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.

Event Coverage | October 8, 2019

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Vera Bradley Investor Day 2019: Three-Year Plan To Accelerate Brand Growth

Coresight Research attended Vera Bradley’s 2019 investor day on Oct 3, 2019, in New York City. The company expects to achieve $490 – $505 million sales in FY20, and to accelerate brand growth through a three-year plan.

Event Coverage | October 3, 2019

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LuxeCX/AMCX Conference 2019: Luxury Brands and the Customer Experience in the Digital Age

On September 25, 2019, Coresight Research attended LuxeCX/AMCX: The Role of Customer Experience in Business, a conference on the luxury business, hosted in New York City. Luxury brands and retailers, service providers and researchers discussed the role of customer service as a key determinant for consumers when making shopping and buying decisions.

Deep Dive | October 2, 2019 Premium

2Q19 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.