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 YearOur 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. Read More
Insight Report | October 1, 2021 Register for Free Access One Week Until 10.10: Counting Down to Coresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping FestivalCoresight Research’s second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021. We present three key insights into the 10.10 Shopping Festival as we count down to this year’s event. Read More
Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra, September 2021: Who Shops Where? Focusing on Shopper DemographicsWe provide proprietary consumer profiles for major US retailers in food and nonfood retail, based on exclusive Coresight Research data. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. Read More
Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Premium 2Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Post Strong ResultsWe 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. Read More
Insight Report | September 21, 2021 Register for Free Access Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery ExpensesRetailers are turning to store-based e-commerce fulfillment to meet consumer expectations and reduce shipping costs. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, Coresight Research and Fillogic explore this opportunity and present strategies for managing last-mile costs while providing fast delivery services. Read More
Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey FindingsCoresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment. Read More
Insight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium August 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Trends Slightly Deteriorate Amid Rising Covid-19 CasesIn August 2021, total US nonfood store traffic declined by 23.9% on a two-year basis (as compared to August 2019), a slight deterioration from July’s 23.5% two-year decline. We review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. Read More
Deep Dive | September 13, 2021 Premium US Off-Price Retail: Strategies in the Physical and Digital ChannelsAs the US off-price sector becomes increasingly competitive, we explore the physical and digital strategies of major off-price retailers Burlington Stores, Nordstrom Rack, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies. We discuss brick-and-mortar expansion over the past 10 years, store productivity, trends in physical retail and digital growth. Read More
Deep Dive | September 8, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Apparel Specialty Retail: H&M vs. Inditex (Zara)As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare H&M and Inditex (the owner of Zara), two of the biggest players in the global apparel specialty retail sector. We provide insights into five key elements of their businesses. Read More
Insight Report | September 7, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 6: American Eagle Outfitters Maintains Strong Growth Momentum; PVH Corp. Sees Gradual RecoveryOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended September 5, 2021—namely, American Eagle Outfitters, PVH Corp., Big Lots and Five Below. Read More
Deep Dive | September 3, 2021 Databank Members US Consumer Tracker Extra, August 2021: Assessing the Delta-Driven Consumer RetreatConsumers’ retreat from physical stores in the face of Covid-19’s Delta variant has derailed many retailers’ hopes of a quick recovery. Our US Consumer Tracker Extra series offers a deeper dive into key longer-term trends revealed by our weekly survey data. Read More
Insight Report | September 1, 2021 Premium Stitch Fix: How the Online Personal Styling Service Is Disrupting the US Apparel MarketStitch Fix has expanded from a startup to a multibillion-dollar public retail company within just 10 years of its incorporation. We review the company’s business model in detail, highlighting the company’s major growth strategies and revenue drivers. Read More
Insight Report | August 31, 2021 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 5: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters Post Strong Results; Ulta Beauty Raises GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 29, 2021, including apparel specialty retailers Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap and Urban Outfitters. Read More
Insight Report | August 30, 2021 Premium US Apparel Subscription E-Commerce: Market Growth, Key Models and Profit-Boosting Strategies for Brands and RetailersThe US apparel subscription e-commerce market is set to see strong sales growth in 2021, following on from high online shopping demand amid the pandemic in 2020. We discuss our market outlook, competitive landscape, subscription models and strategies for apparel subscription businesses to improve profitability. Read More
Insight Report | August 25, 2021 Premium US Back to School 2021: Popular Product Categories This Season To Be Determined by Potential Return to In-Person ClassesAs part of our US Back to School 2021 series, we discuss the product categories that are likely to see strong sales and the drivers behind category shifts. Using proprietary US consumer survey findings, we analyze consumer spending expectations this season. Read More
