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Insight Report | June 11, 2024 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q24, Week 7: The Latest Financial Commentary from Costco, Dollar Tree, Lululemon, PVH Corp. and More

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on first-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended June 9, 2024, including Bath & Body Works, Big Lots, Costco Wholesale, Dollar Tree, Five Below, Lululemon and PVH Corp.

Company Profile | June 7, 2024 Premium

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) Company Profile

The TJX Companies is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel, bath and beauty, food products, footwear, home, jewelry and other merchandise. Headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, the company operates stores in Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK and the US.

Company Profile | June 7, 2024 Premium

Ross Stores, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ROST) Company Profile

Ross Stores is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel, footwear and home. Headquartered in Dublin, California, the company operates stores in Guam and the US.

Analyst Corner | May 12, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Our 2024 Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey, with Anand Kumar: Insights From Our Seventh Annual Survey

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research, discusses key insights from our seventh annual survey of Amazon apparel shoppers, which was undertaken in March 2024 and featured over 2,000 US consumers.

Infographic | April 29, 2024 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024—Infographic: Amazon Regains Its Spot as America’s Most-Shopped Clothing and Footwear Retailer

How popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers? This infographic presents key survey findings from our Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024 research report.

Deep Dive | April 9, 2024 Premium

4Q23 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Companies Report Better Performances Following the Holiday Season

We analyze the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in the fourth quarter of 2023, covering revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.

Insight Report | April 3, 2024 Premium

Shein’s “Supply Chain as a Service”: Reshaping Retail Logistics

Online fashion behemoth Shein is extending its small-scale, made-to-order model to third-party brands and designers. Explore the implications of the “supply chain-as-a-service (SCaaS)” initiative in this report.

Event Presentation | March 8, 2024 Premium

Fashionomics: Mapping Consumer Sentiment and Trends—Insights Presented at the AAFA Executive Summit 2024

From supply chain logistics to tech-enabled seamless shopping experiences, we paint a global picture of retail today, with a focus on China, India, the Middle East and Africa, and the UK and Europe. Read our full presentation from the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Executive Summit.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 7, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: While Resilience Remains, E-Commerce Continues To Cede Share to Physical Stores

Discover the prospects for apparel and footwear retailing in the US in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector.

Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium

Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Apparel and Footwear Retail

How is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming retail? As part of a five-report series, we present five key applications of AI in the apparel and footwear sector, covering design innovation, intelligent production, virtual try-on and more.

Insight Report | November 20, 2023 Premium

What the Ozempic Economy Means for US Retail

US consumers are increasingly focusing on health and wellness with the rise of the Ozempic economy. We dive into the implications of widespread GLP-1 drug use on US retail, including the impacts on sectors such as grocery and apparel.

Deep Dive | November 7, 2023 Premium

Discount Decades—US Apparel and Footwear Discounters: Set For Market Share Gains

As part of our new, forward-looking Discount Decades series, we discuss the future of key apparel and footwear discounters operating in the US, including Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and TJX Companies. We discuss their revenues, operating margins, store expansions, demographic profiles and strategies for success, and assess their potential for future growth.

Deep Dive | August 24, 2023 Premium

US Men’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Embracing Growth and Inclusivity

We explore the market size and trajectory of the US men’s plus-size apparel market, major factors impacting the market, its competitive landscape, and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond in the space.

Deep Dive | July 4, 2023 Premium

Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Boohoo vs. Primark

Boohoo and Primark are two major UK-based apparel retailers offering fast fashion products at ultra-low prices. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into the companies’ business models, revenues, key strategies, collaborations and sustainable initiatives.

Deep Dive | June 14, 2023 Premium

US Watch Market: Traditional Watches Cede Share to Smartwatches, While Luxury Offerings Continue To Grow

We examine the size and trajectory of the US watch market, examining both the smartwatch and traditional watch categories in detail. Additionally, we cover major factors impacting the market, the competitive landscapes and themes we are watching in the space in 2023 and beyond.