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Deep Dive | November 14, 2022 Premium

US Apparel Accessories Retailing: New Opportunities Support Recovery

We analyze the US apparel accessories market, presenting the market size, factors, a competitive landscape, proprietary survey data and themes we are watching. A full recovery is set to take place in 2023, with growing opportunities in gender-neutral accessories.

Company Profile | November 11, 2022 Premium

Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL) Company Profile

Burlington Stores is a retailer of home products, menswear, women’s ready-to-wear apparel, accessories and footwear, and youth/baby apparel. Headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey, the company operates stores in the US.

Market Outlook | November 11, 2022 Premium

Market Outlook: China Apparel and Footwear—Domestic Brands Gain Shares in a Slowing Retail Environment

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the growth trajectory of China’s apparel and footwear market in a pandemic-impacted retail environment and explore the competitive landscape and key trends that are driving demand.

Deep Dive | November 9, 2022 Premium

US Denim Retailing—New Styles Fuel Growth

We analyze the US denim market, showing that growth continues with new styles as skinny is out. Our report covers the market size, drivers, competitive landscape and themes we are watching.

Deep Dive | November 8, 2022 Premium

SPACs in US Retail Outlook: Opportunities Remain Despite Challenging Environment

We analyze the outlook for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in a challenging economic environment. Our report includes the aftermarket performance of recently completed retail-focused SPAC transactions and retail-focused SPAC developments in the pipeline for 2023.

Insight Report | October 31, 2022 Premium

Countdown to Holiday 2022: US Inventory Oversupply Signals Highly Promotional Holiday Season

As part of our 10-week Countdown to Holiday 2022 series, we assess the impacts of the supply chain crisis and excess inventory issues on major US retailers for the fourth quarter.

Insight Report | October 27, 2022 Premium

Global Vegan Apparel and Footwear Market: New Opportunities for Brands and Retailers

We analyze the growth of the global vegan apparel and footwear market, with a focus on four driving factors. We also provide a competitive landscape of selected brands and retailers in the market and offer key themes to watch.

Deep Dive | October 26, 2022 Premium

Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Marks & Spencer vs. Next

Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Next are two of the largest retailers in the UK’s apparel and footwear specialty retail space. As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we provide insights into the two companies’ revenues, as well as operating margins, shopper profiles, key strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Insight Report | October 24, 2022 Premium

September 2022 UK Retail Sales: Deepest Real Declines for 30+ Years

In August 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 6.4% year over year while values grew 3.1%. Online sales declined by 8.2%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration.

Insight Report | October 18, 2022 Premium

September 2022 US Retail Sales: Growth Slows as Inflation Moderates

September 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 7.0% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look how different sectors performed.

Deep Dive | October 17, 2022 Premium

America’s Biggest Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers: Assessing Performance and Strategy

We analyze America’s biggest apparel and footwear specialty retailers, providing financial metrics, positioning, target audiences, growth strategies and analyst commentary on their performance. Our coverage includes Gap Inc, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, American Eagle Outfitters, Lululemon Athletica, Victoria’s Secret & Co., Urban Outfitters, H&M, Designer Brands and Academy Sports + Outdoors

Insight Report | October 12, 2022 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Labor Strikes and Energy Costs Encumber Global Supply Chains

In our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side. In this report, we explore the implications of the growing European energy crisis, labor uncertainties in the UK and the US, China’s Zero-Covid policy, and more. We also present selected companies’ supply chain outlook for the rest of 2022.

Insight Report | October 7, 2022 Free Report

10 Things To Know About the 2022 10.10 Shopping Festival: Special Deals Help Shoppers Weather Inflation Pressure

The 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2022. We present 10 things to know about the festival, including the participating retailers, charity partners and industry innovator partners.

Deep Dive | October 4, 2022 Premium

US Subscription E-Commerce—Unboxing the $15 Billion Market

Following strong consumer demand and sales growth in 2021, US subscription e-commerce revenues and relationships continue to benefit from the recurring sales model. We present our subscription market size analysis and discuss proprietary consumer survey data. We also explore business models, major players, key themes and opportunities for US brands and retailers in the market.

Insight Report | October 3, 2022 Premium

2Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Heading into the Second Half with Inventories Up Strongly

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 2Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down year over year.