Deep Dive | February 17, 2022 Premium IPOs in US and UK Retail: Online Retailers Maintain Strong Growth MomentumThe UK and the US saw a significant rise in retail IPOs (initial public offerings) in 2021. We explore recent aftermarket performance, detail upcoming IPOs and discuss the factors driving growth momentum in this area. Read More
Deep Dive | February 14, 2022 Premium US Denim Market: An Inflection Point for Jeans as Skinny’s Dominance FadesThe US denim market bounced back in 2021 from a double-digit decline in 2020 and we expect to see further growth in 2022. We discuss growth estimates as well as the market’s competitive landscape, major drivers and key trends. Read More
Deep Dive | February 10, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in US Apparel Retail: American Eagle Outfitters vs. Gap Inc.The competitive apparel and footwear specialty market in the US is led by rivals Gap Inc. and American Eagle Outfitters. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies, covering revenue growth, strategic partnerships, technology initiatives and more. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | February 9, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Still in Recovery ModeIn this Market Outlook, we explore the UK’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching. Read More
Insight Report | February 8, 2022 Premium Five Trends in US Off-Price Retail: External Pressures and Internal Shifts Drive Change for Traditional PlayersWe present five key trends in the US off-price retail sector, exploring external pressures and internal shifts, with examples of recent developments by major brands and retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | February 2, 2022 Premium M&A in Apparel and Footwear: Strong US and UK Growth OpportunitiesWe analyze 2021 apparel and footwear-focused M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity in the US and the UK, as well as prospects for, and drivers of, M&A growth in 2022 and beyond. Read More
Deep Dive | February 2, 2022 Free Report Headless Commerce: Part 2—Addressing Profitability Issues for Mid-Size E-Commerce PlayersMid-size retailers must take steps to maximize profitability in their e-commerce business. Leveraging proprietary US survey data, we explore the levers of profitability in e-commerce, why brands and retailers should capitalize on artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics, and how CaaS (commerce-as-a-service) can help improve profitability. This free report is sponsored by Nogin. Read More
Insight Report | February 1, 2022 Register for Free Access Introducing the New Coresight 100: Retail Companies To Watch for 2022Matching the rapid rate of change and evolution in the retail industry, we have reviewed and updated our Coresight 100 focus list to highlight the most important and influential brands and retailers that our readers and subscribers should pay attention to in 2022. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 31, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: China’s Apparel and Footwear Market—Prospects for 2022 and BeyondIn this Market Outlook, we explore China’s apparel and footwear market and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators. Read More
Insight Report | January 27, 2022 Premium Chinese New Year 2022 Preview: Retail, Travel and Tiger-Themed ProductsChinese New Year, which this year falls on February 1, is the single most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture. We look at what to expect from this annual retail opportunity. Read More
Deep Dive | January 27, 2022 Premium US Athleisure Market: Casualization and Wellness Trends Drive GrowthAthleisure has seen strong demand over the last few years, driven by growing enthusiasm for wellness fitness activities as well as the acceleration of the casualization trend amid the pandemic. We discuss the US athleisure market, including market size, competitive landscape and key trends. Read More
Insight Report | January 24, 2022 Premium Holiday 2021: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Reviewing Patterns of Recovery in Trading Updates and Retail SalesWe review UK holiday retail performance, through major retailers’ trading updates and recently published retail sales data. Read More
Insight Report | January 18, 2022 Premium December 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Weakens, Ticket Strengthens as Shoppers Consolidate TripsWe analyze store traffic in December 2021 in the midst of rising Covid-19 cases, and review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, plus traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Insight Report | January 12, 2022 Premium Brand Mashups in Fashion: Benefits in Consumer Engagement, Access to New Markets and MoreWe explore the value of brand mashups (collaborations) in the fashion industry, highlighting three primary benefits of this strategy with examples of recent high-profile collaborations. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | January 6, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: Global Fast Fashion—Poised for Strong GrowthIn this Market Outlook, we explore the global fast-fashion industry and present our expectations for future growth, as well as key market drivers. We discuss the market’s competitive landscape, retail innovators and themes we are watching. Read More
