Insight Report | May 23, 2022 Premium Are NFTs a Game Changer in Retail Supply Chains?Although the metaverse is expanding exponentially, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology making further inroads into retail, the application NFT technology within retail supply chains is still nascent. We discuss how NFTs can improve supply chain traceability, enhance authentication and boost security. Read More
Deep Dive | May 20, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit ChinaWe analyze apparel and footwear specialty retail with a focus on the US, the UK and China. Our report includes five key growth drivers, leading companies, store numbers and more. Read More
Deep Dive | May 11, 2022 Premium Inflation and Apparel: How US Retailers and Consumers Are RespondingIn this inflationary environment, apparel retailers are faced with high input costs while consumers are coping with wages that haven’t kept pace with inflation. We analyze the factors driving apparel inflation, the strategies different retailers are taking to save costs and the ways consumers are changing their spending. Read More
Deep Dive | May 6, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories Find more DNVBs on our new DNVB Databank, under the Data tab of this website. Read More
Event Coverage | April 26, 2022 Premium Lululemon Athletica Analyst Day 2022: Company Plans To Double Revenues to $12.5 Billion by FY26We present key insights from Lululemon Athletica’s Analyst Day on April 20, 2022, covering its the Power of Three x2 strategy and the company’s plans to double its revenues by 2026 by doubling its men’s business and e-commerce, quadrupling its international business and continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives. Read More
Deep Dive | April 19, 2022 Premium US Livestreaming E-Commerce Survey 2022: Demand for Entertainment Drives ViewershipWe present insights into the current state of the livestreaming market in the US, using findings from our latest livestreaming consumer survey. We explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey, covering the market’s size, conversion rate and different formats. Read More
Deep Dive | April 14, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in the US Women’s Underwear Market: Aerie vs. Victoria’s SecretThe competitive US underwear market is led by rivals Aerie and Victoria’s Secret. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies, covering revenue growth, operating margins, business expansion and partnerships, digital strategies and more. Read More
Deep Dive | April 12, 2022 Premium Playbook: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Opportunities in IPOsIPOs are on the rise among retail companies. We analyze four key strategies for global retail companies to capitalize on growth opportunities through IPOs. We also detail a four-step action plan for brand owners and retailers seeking to go public via an IPO. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 11, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Off-Price Retailing Continues Growth and ExpansionWe analyze the growth prospects for the US off-price sector in 2022 and beyond, and examine the sector’s recent performance and competitive landscape. We present key trends we are watching. Read More
Store Tracker | April 8, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 14: US Store Openings Up 12% 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 99 Ranch, Bass Pro and Trader Joe’s in the US and IKEA, Moss Bros and The Sofa Workshop in the UK. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | April 6, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Growth Continues with New Selling ModelsWe analyze the US apparel and footwear market for 2022 and beyond, examining growth rates, e-commerce, the competitive landscape and six key themes we are watching. Read More
Insight Report | April 5, 2022 Premium India Retail Insights: Supply Chain Disruption and Strategies To Address ChallengesAs part of our India Retail Insights series, we examine supply chain woes impacting retail—primarily caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war—and discuss how retailers can address disruption. Read More
Insight Report | April 5, 2022 Premium 4Q21 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Rates Improve in the Holiday Quarter Despite Supply Chain DisruptionsOur 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 4Q21 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates increased year over year as well as on a two-year basis for many retailers. Read More
Store Tracker | March 31, 2022 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 13: US Store Openings Up 8% 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 Marc’s, Walmart and WinCo Foods in the US and Hamleys, Pandora and Rituals in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | March 31, 2022 Register for Free Access Shoptalk 2022 Day Four and Wrap-Up: Key Retail Trends Include Personalization, Livestreaming and the MetaverseWe present our top insights from the fourth and final day of Shoptalk 2022, held on March 30, as well as the key trends that were discussed throughout the event, This report covers personalization, livestreaming, the metaverse and more. Read More
