Erin Schmidt, Senior Analyst

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Company Profile | June 7, 2024 Premium

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) Company Profile

The TJX Companies is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel, bath and beauty, food products, footwear, home, jewelry and other merchandise. Headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, the company operates stores in Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK and the US.

Company Profile | January 21, 2023 Premium

Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) Company Profile

Nordstrom is a US-based department store retailer of accessories, beauty products, clothing, footwear and home furnishings. Headquartered in Seattle, the company operates 355 stores in Canada and the US.

Company Profile | January 20, 2023 Premium

Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) Company Profile

Macy’s is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel, cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates stores across the US (including Puerto Rico and Guam), plus in Dubai and Kuwait under license agreements.

Company Profile | January 17, 2023 Premium

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) Company Profile

Kohl’s is a US-based retailer of accessories, apparel, beauty, footwear and home. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the company operates 1,165 stores across the US and an e-commerce site.

Insight Report | December 12, 2022 Premium

3Q22 US Department Store Insights: Retailers Expect Very Promotional Holiday, Similar to 2019

We examine the performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22). We analyze total sales, comparable sales, digital sales, product categories and more.

Deep Dive | December 5, 2022 Premium

2023 Retail and Technology Outlook: Facing into the Headwinds

Kicking off our Retail 2023 series of outlook reports, Coresight Research analysts explore multiple retail sectors and the retail technology space in detail, offering directional outlooks, headwinds and tailwinds, and themes to watch for 2023 in each sector.

Deep Dive | December 2, 2022 Premium

US Women’s Extended-Size Apparel Market: Fashion-Forward Apparel Is a Growth Opportunity

We 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.

Deep Dive | November 23, 2022 Premium

US CBD Survey 2022: Consumers Want More CBD Products from Trusted Retailers and Brands

We analyze proprietary survey data on the US CBD consumer, showing that consumers are seeking more products from trusted brands and retailers. We report their average spending, reasons and methods for consumption and where consumers purchase CBD.

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.

Event Coverage | October 20, 2022 Premium

Alvanon 3D Tech Festival 2022 Highlights: User-Centered Design and Technology Advance Inclusivity

Coresight Research attended and participated in day two of Alvanon 3D Tech Festival’s second day on September 14, 2022. We present highlights of how user-centered design and technology are advancing inclusivity in retail.

Event Coverage | October 18, 2022 Premium

Marks and Spencer (M&S) Investor Day 2022: Company Expands Food Stores and Reduces Full-Line Stores

The Coresight Research team attended Marks and Spencer’s Investor Day on October 12, 2022. We present insights from the event, covering five programs from the company’s strategic plan, including its intentions to expand its food stores.

Insight Report | October 7, 2022 Premium

1H22 US Off-Price Retail Insights: Outlook Clouded by Inflation Impacts and Retail’s Inventory Overload

We assess the performance of US off-price retailers in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 highlighting Burlington, Ross and The TJX Companies. We present trends in comparable sales, revenue, inflation impacts, inventory, categories and areas of note by management.

Insight Report | October 7, 2022 Premium

2Q22 US Department Store Insights: Consumer Shopping Behavior Mixed Across Retailers

We examine the performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 on a year-over-year basis and to 2019 to compare to pre-pandemic. We analyze sales, revenue, digital sales, product categories and more.

Deep Dive | October 5, 2022 Premium

US Cannabis Survey 2022: Marijuana Usage Up After Legalization

We analyze data from our proprietary survey on the cannabis consumer, showing that marijuana use is up after legalization. We report the size of the marijuana market, methods of and reasons for consumption, where consumers purchase marijuana and their average spending.

Insight Report | September 14, 2022 Free Report

Research Highlights: Adaptive Apparel in the US

We 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.