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 Navigators/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
Insight Report | August 23, 2022 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Trucks Delayed and Trains Derailed as Sourcing DiversifiesIn our Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side. In this report, we cover domestic supply chain challenges at ports and rail networks, China’s potential reconsideration of its strict Covid-19 policy and brands’ and retailers’ commentary on holiday season inventories. Read More
Insight Report | August 23, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 4: Sales Fall at Kohl’s, Ross and TJX as Shoppers Cut Back; Walmart Revises GuidanceOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week includes coverage of companies including Bath & Body Works, BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Kohl’s and The Home Depot, among others. Read More
Insight Report | August 18, 2022 Premium Digitally Native Vertical Brands in US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—An Accelerated Pursuit of ProfitabilityDigitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) are continuing to grow in the US apparel and footwear market. We analyze the market size, the competitive landscape and trends in the space. Read More
Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium US Outdoor Apparel and Footwear Market: Expect Solid Prospects for Brands and RetailersWe provide an outlook of the US outdoor apparel and footwear market in 2022 and beyond. We also explore key growth drivers, the competitive landscape, opportunities arising from three market themes, and notable retail innovators in the space. Read More
Insight Report | August 17, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, August 2022: China Targets Livestreaming Growth; Brands Enable Consumers To See Behind the ScenesAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent developments and notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, upgrades by social media platforms to live shopping features, government support for live commerce development in China, as well as opportunities for brands to share a behind-the-scenes look at their operations. We offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | August 17, 2022 Premium Experiential Retail in Sportswear: Driving In-Store and Online Shopper EngagementWe assess the recent rise of experiential retail and innovations in the global sportswear market—with a focus on enhancing customers’ online and in-store experience. We also analyze how retailers and brand owners are reaping benefits through these innovations. Read More
