January 23, 2023 Deep Dive Premium M&A in US Apparel and Footwear: Strong Prospects To Redefine Portfolios and Bolster CapacityWe analyze mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the US apparel and footwear market, covering the scope of M&A in 2022 and predictions for 2023, four key objectives for M&A activities in the sector as well as four factors that will drive M&A activity.
January 5, 2023 Deep Dive Premium US Sportswear Retail: Multibrand Retailers Confront DTC ThreatsWe analyze the US sportswear sector, including growth factors, the competitive landscape and key themes. The sector’s landscape is evolving as major brands prioritize direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels.
January 4, 2023 Insight Report Premium 3Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers See Inventory Growth SlowOur 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 3Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down from the year-ago quarter.
December 21, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Fashion Resale Market: E-Commerce and Luxury Capture Greater ShareWe analyze the growth trajectory of the US fashion resale market, driven by factors such as consumers’ growing sustainability awareness, sneaker hype and inflation. We also explore key themes in the market and discuss industry players’ profitability.
December 19, 2022 Insight Report Premium Metaverse Fashion: Inclusivity and Realism in Avatar Wearables, plus Survey Findings from RobloxWe explore fashion in the metaverse (avatar wearables), with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and opportunities for brands in video games and pre-Web 3.0 platforms. We also present select findings from a recent consumer survey by virtual world Roblox.
December 19, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Handbag Retailing: Opportunities in Vegan Leather and ResaleWe analyze the US handbag market, covering its size and growth trajectory, market drivers, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching. We identify opportunities in vegan leather, resale and private label.
December 16, 2022 Insight Report Premium November 2022 US Retail Sales: Holiday Growth SlowsNovember 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 5.4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at how different sectors performed.
December 8, 2022 Insight Report Premium Retail Media—New Opportunities for US Specialty RetailersThe pandemic-driven surge in online shopping has accelerated the growth of retail media. We explore the retail media opportunity for retailers that sell own-branded merchandise (single-brand) and multibrand retailers.
December 2, 2022 Deep Dive Premium US Women’s Extended-Size Apparel Market: Fashion-Forward Apparel Is a Growth OpportunityWe analyze the US women’s extended-size market, also known as the plus-size market, presenting market factors, a competitive landscape and themes we are watching. Opportunities exist for brands and retailers to offer everyday apparel in fashion-forward styles.
November 29, 2022 Insight Report Premium Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 5: Dollar Tree, Foot Locker and Guess? Raise Sales Guidance; Burlington and Nordstrom See Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report third-quarter 2022 earnings. This week includes highlights from American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy and Burlington Stores, among others.
November 28, 2022 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail in the US, the UK and ChinaWe analyze the apparel specialty retail market in the US, the UK and China. Our coverage includes market sizes and performance, market factors, online sector sales, the competitive landscape, themes we are watching and retail innovators.
November 28, 2022 Insight Report Premium Countdown to Holiday 2022: Black Friday Insights from Retailers in the US and CanadaThe Coresight Research team undertook its annual tour of stores for Black Friday, visiting stores in the US and Canada. We offer our observations and insights on the shopping event this year, covering the breadth and depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more.
November 23, 2022 Insight Report Premium 10.10 Shopping Festival 2022: 10 Key TakeawaysCoresight Research’s 10.10 Shopping Festival drew a global audience. We provide 10 takeaways, including consumers’ device preferences, peak traffic times, consumers’ interest in behind the scenes and food content, the clean beauty trend and more.
November 22, 2022 Deep Dive Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies.
November 18, 2022 Deep Dive Premium Singles’ Day 2022: Making an Impact Around the WorldSingles’ Day (also known as 11.11), the world’s largest online global shopping festival, expanded once again this year, including an increasing number of retailers from outside China. As part of our Singles’ Day 2022 coverage, we examine various promotions from locations outside Mainland China.
