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Company Earnings Update | August 22, 2019

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Urban Outfitters (NYSE: URBN) 2Q19 Results: Sales and Comps Below Expectations Due to Softer Women’s Apparel Assortment

Urban Outfitters reported fiscal 2Q19 revenues of $962.3M, lower than the consensus estimate of $980.6M and down 3% year over year. The company reported 2Q19 EPS of $0.61, above the consensus estimate of $0.58 and down 27.4% from the year ago period.

Company Earnings Update | August 21, 2019

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The TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) 2Q19 Results: Revenues Below Expectations; Affirms Full-Year Guidance

TJX Cos. reported fiscal 2Q19 revenues of $9.8 billion, up 4.8% year over year and lower than the consensus estimate of $9.9 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) grew 6.9% year over year to $0.62.

Insight Report | August 20, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: The Booming Bubble Tea Market in China

China’s booming bubble tea market has experienced a high CAGR of 20% between 2014 and 2018, according to Qianzhan. Innovations in bubble tea recipes, modern tea houses serving as hang-out venues for consumers as well as viral marketing are factors that attribute to demand.

Deep Dive | August 20, 2019 Premium

Reinventing the US Department Store

From loyalty programs to experiential concepts, we assess how US department stores are transforming themselves to stay relevant.

Insight Report | August 16, 2019 Premium

July 2019 UK Retail Sales: Growth Accelerates for Internet Retailers

July was a solid month for UK retail overall, according to the ONS: Sales grew 3.7% versus 4.0% in June and slightly below the 4.1% average for the prior 12 months.

Store Tracker | August 15, 2019 Databank Members

Reviewing Year-to-Date US Store Closures and Openings

In this report, we review year-to-date announced store closures and openings in the US, by sector.

Insight Report | August 6, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: The Booming E-Cigarette Market in China

Domestic and foreign e-cigarette players are eying expansion in the China market, with e-cigarettes being promoted as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. In fact, the stated intended use (by many of the companies) is to provide a safer alternative for smokers to stop using tobacco.

Deep Dive | August 6, 2019 Free Report

Off-Price Retailing in Germany

We review the German off-price retail landscape. German mass-market apparel retailing is skewed toward value options, but off-price represents a still-nascent part of this market.

Store Tracker | August 2, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 31: Tractor Supply Company Opens More Stores

In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.

Deep Dive | August 2, 2019 Premium

US Retail Inventory Tracker, 1Q19

Most Coresight 100 retailers witnessed a decline in consumer spending, which translated into poor sales and inventory buildup in comparison to the same quarter last year. Tariffs and strategic investments also drove inventory accumulation.

Company Earnings Update | August 1, 2019

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Next (LSE: NXT) 2Q20 Update: Strong Quarter Prompts Raised Guidance

Next reported strong 2Q20 full-price product sales growth of 3.7%, compared to 4% growth in the previous quarter and beating the consensus estimate of 0.1%.

Company Earnings Update | July 29, 2019

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Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) 2Q19 Results: Comps Beat Consensus Estimates, Revenues in Line; Guidance Raised

Tractor Supply reported 2Q19 EPS of $1.80, up 6.5% but marginally missing the $1.81 consensus estimate recorded by StreetAccount. Revenues were $2.35 billion, up 6.3% and in line with the consensus estimate.

Store Tracker | July 26, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 30: GNC Set to Close More Stores

In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019.

Deep Dive | July 25, 2019 Premium

Casualization Drives Growth in the US Menswear Market

Growth in the $89B US menswear market is driven by demand for more casual apparel. Athletic menswear brands, Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour, are taking market share from traditional brands.

Deep Dive | July 23, 2019 Premium

2019 Retail Trends Midyear Update

At midyear, we take stock of the major trends we identified in January to see how they have played out in global retail in the first half of 2019, and identify two new trends we think will be significant in later 2019 and into 2020.