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Insight Report | October 4, 2021 Premium

The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #1—US Retail Outlook Update

Kicking off our 12 Weeks of Holiday series, we offer further analysis on the trajectory and trends that we expect to see in US holiday retail this year. We discuss the prospects of a services-versus-retail battle for discretionary dollars and our sector analysts offer their insights into apparel, department stores and grocery in the coming holiday season.

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 Year

Our 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.

Insight Report | October 1, 2021

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One Week Until 10.10: Counting Down to Coresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping Festival

Coresight 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.

Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra, September 2021: Who Shops Where? Focusing on Shopper Demographics

We 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.

Deep Dive | September 30, 2021 Premium

2Q21 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Most Brands and Retailers Post Strong Results

We 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.

Insight Report | September 21, 2021

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Not Your Regular Mall-Based Stores: Part Two—Reducing Retailers’ Last-Mile Delivery Expenses

Retailers 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.

Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report

The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings

Coresight 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.

Insight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium

August 2021 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Trends Slightly Deteriorate Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases

In 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.

Deep Dive | September 13, 2021 Premium

US Off-Price Retail: Strategies in the Physical and Digital Channels

As 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.

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.

Insight Report | September 7, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 6: American Eagle Outfitters Maintains Strong Growth Momentum; PVH Corp. Sees Gradual Recovery

Our 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.

Deep Dive | September 3, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker Extra, August 2021: Assessing the Delta-Driven Consumer Retreat

Consumers’ 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.

Insight Report | September 1, 2021 Premium

Stitch Fix: How the Online Personal Styling Service Is Disrupting the US Apparel Market

Stitch 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.

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 Guidance

Our 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.

Insight Report | August 30, 2021 Premium

US Apparel Subscription E-Commerce: Market Growth, Key Models and Profit-Boosting Strategies for Brands and Retailers

The 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.