Deep Dive | May 5, 2020 Premium International Apparel Retail in India: Evolving High-Growth Market Attracts More PlayersIndia’s large and lucrative apparel retail market is attracting growing interest from international retailers, with a number of brands plotting their market entry and expansion. We examine the market landscape—including economic reform, entry routes and socioeconomic factors—and discuss its key players. Read More
Insight Report | May 5, 2020 Premium Experiential Retail: VR Technology Drives Consumer Engagement and 70% Higher Conversion RatesDue to the widespread store shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are shopping online for nearly all of their discretionary needs. We explore how brands and retailers can leverage virtual reality technologies to enhance their e-commerce offerings and engage with shoppers through experiential retail—while realizing benefits such as higher purchase conversion rates and wider reach to consumers. Read More
Insight Report | May 4, 2020 Premium US Mother’s Day Retail Preview 2020: Spending Could Halve as Lockdowns Limit Shopper OptionsWith Mother’s Day just around the corner, we assess the planned spending of US consumers on the occasion this year, amid the coronavirus crisis. We consider the outlook for retail in light of current shopping trends and propose actions that retailers could take to engage with consumers for Mother’s Day. Read More
Store Tracker | May 1, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 18: JCPenney Seeks Bankruptcy Funding, Inches Closer to BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Gap Inc. and JCPenney in the US and Animal, Debenhams and John Lewis in the UK. Read More
Store Tracker | April 23, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 17: Neiman Marcus May File for Bankruptcy ImminentlyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dollar General, Lord & Taylor and Neiman Marcus in the US and Cath Kidston and Debenhams in the UK. Read More
Event Coverage | April 22, 2020 Register for Free Access Open for Business with Jeff Brown, Supply Chain Expert: Solutions for a Crisis and BeyondAs part of our Open for Business webinar series, we hosted supply chain expert Jeff Brown. We present the transcript from this webinar, in which Brown offered insights into the supply chain challenges and the shape of demand during the current coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Store Tracker | April 17, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 16: True Religion Apparel Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from JCPenney and True Religion Apparel in the US and Debenhams in the UK. Read More
Insight Report | April 16, 2020 Premium March 2020 US Retail Sales: Discretionary Sectors Post Deep Declines as Coronavirus-Led Lockdowns Hit Consumer SpendingUS retail sales saw deep declines in March, a stark change from the impressive gains made in January and February as large-scale retail shutdowns are implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Insight Report | April 15, 2020 Premium March 2020 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Sees Food Sales Surge over 30%, but Softlines Down by Double DigitsThe impact of the coronavirus continues to be experienced by retailers globally, negatively affecting comps growth but resulting in a surge in online shopping and essential purchases (such as food). This report looks at the March same-store sales results of Costco and Buckle. Read More
Flash Report | April 8, 2020 Register for Free Access Gap Cancels Shipments of Summer Orders and Stops Fall Production due to the Coronavirus Pandemic: Retailers Prepare for the Long HaulFollowing the temporary closure of all of its stores from March 19, Gap Inc. is reportedly going to cancel shipments of summer order and halt fall production due to the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We outline the measures that the company is said to be taking and consider the wider disruption of the outbreak on retail supply chains. Read More
Insight Report | April 6, 2020 Free Report Coronavirus Insights: Learnings from NIKE’s and Lululemon’s China ExperiencesDespite the impact of the coronavirus, NIKE and Lululemon each reported favorable earnings on March 24, 2020 and March 26, 2020, respectively. With China embracing signs of recovery from the coronavirus crisis, we discuss the lessons learned by the two athletic apparel companies from their experiences in the country. Read More
Store Tracker | April 3, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 14: GameStop Announces Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fairway Market, GameStop and Shoe Carnival in the US and BrightHouse and Jack Wills in the UK. Read More
Deep Dive | April 2, 2020 Premium 4Q19 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Higher Inventory Turnover Due to Solid Holiday Sales and Disciplined ApproachesIn our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. We look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q19 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. The coronavirus crisis means 4Q trends will not be an accurate guide to 2020, but those retailers heading into the storm with cleaner stock levels will enjoy an advantage over more heavily stocked rivals. Read More
Deep Dive | March 31, 2020 Premium Coronavirus Insights: A Look Back To Look Ahead—The Great Recession of 2007–2009 and TodayWe look back at the Great Recession of 2007–2009, to apply learnings from the sales performance of the US retail industry to the current coronavirus situation. We break down our analysis of the impact of the recession on the retail industry by sector and consider the implications for how retailers will fare the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Store Tracker | March 27, 2020 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 13: RTW Retailwinds Announces Store ClosuresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and RTW Retailwinds in the US and Frasers Group and Laura Ashley in the UK. Read More
