Deep Dive | August 12, 2022 Premium The C-Suite’s Evolution: Embracing Technology and Adapting to Hybrid Working in RetailThe C-suite has expanded over the past 20 years to keep pace with changes happening in industry and society; we identify 12 categories in which roles have emerged and analyze the trends behind the growth of the C-suite among Coresight 100 companies. Read More
Store Tracker | August 12, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 32: US Store Closures Down 58% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Allsup’s, Amazon, Carter’s and Floor & Decor, among others, in the US, and Charles Tyrwhitt, Clarks, Majestic Wine and Next, among others, in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | August 11, 2022 Premium US Apparel and Footwear Brands Adopt Hybrid Wholesale-DTC ModelsUS apparel brands are shifting to hybrid wholesale-DTC (direct-to-consumer) models. Our analysis covers 13 companies and four alternative practices, as well as strategies for implementing wholesale and DTC models. Read More
Insight Report | August 10, 2022 Register for Free Access Beauty and Fragrance as an Entry Point to LuxuryLuxury brands fulfill consumers’ demand for superior products that provide a sense of culture and status. We explore why beauty and fragrance are natural entry points for fashion brands seeking to elevate themselves to luxury positioning. Read More
Store Tracker | August 5, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 31: US Store Openings Near 4,500Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from J.Crew, Boot Barn and Prada, among others, in the US and Joules, Superdry and TK Maxx, among others, in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | August 3, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in India Retail: Reliance Industries vs. Tata GroupReliance Industries and Tata Group are two of the biggest conglomerates in India. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we provide key insights into their retail and consumer businesses, including their performances, business strategies, operating margins, brand portfolios and sustainability initiatives. Read More
Deep Dive | August 2, 2022 Premium US Fashion Rental Market Booms, Driven by Occasion WearThe US fashion rental market is booming in 2022. We analyze the market with proprietary market sizing, market segmentation and consumer survey data. We cover the market’s growth, business models and major players, as well as opportunities for US brands and retailers. Read More
Store Tracker | July 29, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 30: US Store Closures Inch Toward 2,000Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Burberry and Carhartt, among others, in the US and Company Shop, Co-Op and Skechers, among others, in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | July 26, 2022 Premium Capri Holdings Investor Day 2022: Company Targets $8 Billion Long-Term Revenue MarkThe Coresight Research team attended Capri Holding Limited’s online Investor Day on July 20, 2022. We present insights from the events, including the group’s financial targets and its strategy for the group as a whole, as well as the goals for its individual brands. Read More
Store Tracker | July 22, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 29: US Store Closures Down 58% Year over YearOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Foodtown and Louis Vuitton in the US and HMV, JD Sports and Mango, among others, in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | July 19, 2022 Premium Influencer Marketing in Luxury: Video-First and VirtualWe discuss how luxury brands can use influencers to drive sales, what younger consumer audiences seek and the future of luxury influencer marketing. Read More
Insight Report | July 15, 2022 Premium June 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Growth Decelerates FurtherIn our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we analyze sales across sectors, regions and location types. June 2022’s data shows traffic growth decelerating further. Read More
Deep Dive | July 7, 2022 Premium Playbook: Digitalization for Faster, Closer and More Sustainable SourcingIn this Playbook, we present five key pandemic-led sourcing trends and the strategies retailers and brands globally can use to overcome sourcing hurdles, driving efficiencies in their supply chain. We cover digitalization, acquisitions, sustainability and more. Read More
Insight Report | July 5, 2022 Premium India Retail Insights: Resale—Opportunities and Challenges for Domestic and International RetailersResale platforms are gaining prominence in India. With a focus on the online channel, we discuss the prominent reselling models, key players in the market, and the opportunities and challenges for domestic and international retailers entering India’s resale space. Read More
Insight Report | July 4, 2022 Premium 1Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Discretionary Weakness Drives Inventory SurgeOur 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 1Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates decreased slightly year over year. Read More