Insight Report | October 3, 2022 Free Report One Week Until the 10.10 Shopping Festival 2022: 10 Best Practices for LivestreamingThe 10.10 Shopping Festival is only one week away. We help brands and retailers prepare for the festival by sharing 10 best practices for livestreaming, including what to do before, during and after sessions. Read More
Deep Dive | September 29, 2022 Premium US Footwear Retailing: A Brand-Prominent Market Presents Opportunities in Innovative ProductsWe analyze the US footwear market, including recent and projected growth, key market factors and the competitive landscape. We also discuss three themes we are watching that brands and retailers should be aware of as they aim to better serve footwear demand. Read More
Insight Report | September 28, 2022 Premium September 2022 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Macroeconomic Uncertainty as Fall BeginsIn our monthly Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales series, we examine several key macroeconomic indicators of US retail sales and analyze how they may impact the industry in the months to come. We analyze the latest available data, as of September 23, 2022, covering income, savings, the job market and housing, and offer US retail sales projections. Read More
Deep Dive | September 23, 2022 Premium Head-to-Head in Global Fast Fashion: Shein vs. Inditex (Zara)In this Head-to-Head report, we analyze leading fast-fashion companies Shein and Inditex, the owner of Zara. We compare their revenues, target audiences, business models, delivery capabilities, brand mashups, sustainability practices and more. Read More
Deep Dive | September 20, 2022 Premium 2Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retailers Post Negative Sales Growth as Demand for Discretionary Goods ErodesWe analyze the second quarter of 2022 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium August 2022 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Pick Up; Most Sectors Report Positive GrowthWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in August 2022, year-over-year sales grew 5.1%. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Insight Report | September 20, 2022 Premium Inside Gap Inc.’s Lab Stores: Observations Through the Lens of the BEST FrameworkEarlier this year, members of the Coresight Research team visited Gap Inc.’s four laboratory stores, located near the company’s San Francisco, California headquarters. We view the stores through the lens of our proprietary BEST framework. Read More
Insight Report | September 19, 2022 Premium August 2022 UK Retail Sales: Volume Declines Deepen as Inflation JumpsIn August 2022, UK retail sales volumes fell 5.2% year over year while values grew 3.6%. Online sales declined by 9.5%. We analyze retail sales, in total and by sector, as well as online sales penetration. Read More
Insight Report | September 16, 2022 Premium August 2022 US Retail Sales: Value Growth Strengthens but Real Declines ContinueAugust 2022 US retail sales, excluding gasoline and automobiles, grew 7.9% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at which retail sectors saw sales increases and which declined. Read More
Insight Report | September 14, 2022 Free Report Research Highlights: Adaptive Apparel in the USWe offer selected insights from Coresight Research’s Think Tank on the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US. We present key findings from our July 2022 US consumer survey on adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors. Read More
Market Outlook | September 13, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Fashion Spend Grows Even as Shoppers Tighten Their BeltsWe analyze the US apparel and footwear market for 2022 and beyond, examining growth rates, market factors, e-commerce, the competitive landscape and six key themes we are watching. Read More
Deep Dive | September 9, 2022 Premium Reviewing America’s Retail Bankruptcies: A Slowdown in 2022 but Warning Signs AheadAmerica’s retail bankruptcies are at a record-low level, but several factors indicate that they might rise in late 2022 or early 2023. We analyze why bankruptcies have slowed in 2022 and the factors leading to their resurgence. We also detail the two major retail bankruptcies in year-to-date 2022: Buyk and Revlon. Read More
Insight Report | September 5, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 6: Five Below and Lululemon Report Strong Results; Best Buy, Big Lots, PVH and Signet Sales DeclineOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies such as Best Buy, Big Lots, Five Below and Lululemon Athletics, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | August 25, 2022 Premium 10 Trends in the Global Fast-Fashion MarketFast fashion is one of the fastest-growing markets in global apparel and footwear. We identify and analyze 10 trends, ranging from multiyear trends such as sustainability to emerging trends such as entry into the metaverse space. Read More
Deep Dive | August 24, 2022 Premium Think Tank: Adaptive Apparel in the US—2022 Survey Results Confirm Category Growth OpportunitiesWe explore the adaptive apparel market opportunity in the US and innovations in the adaptive category over the past year. We present analysis of proprietary consumer survey findings to discuss adaptive needs and shoppers’ preferences and behaviors. Read More
