Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 1, 2020 premium Beauty Insights: Consumers Prioritize Health and Wellness, Expanding the US Beauty Market As part of our Beauty Insights series, we explore the US beauty wellness market, which we estimate will grow significantly over the next five years, driven by consumer emphasis on health amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss five key trends in beauty wellness, covering clean beauty, self-care, mental health, sleep care and beauty supplements.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | August 25, 2020 premium The US Women’s Intimates Market: Growth Opportunities at a Time of Change Driven by shifting consumer expectations and evolving lifestyle choices, the US women’s intimates industry is showing distinct signs of opportunity. We discuss growth opportunities in the US women’s underwear market, including shifts away from traditional retail, increased consumer and brand focus on inclusivity and diversity, and expanding definitions of the underwear category. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | August 6, 2020 premium Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 30 Years—Opportunities Still Exist for Inclusion, Education and Adaptive Apparel Following the 30-year anniversary of the ADA, we look at how inclusion for people with disabilities is being realized in the US and the role that adaptive apparel can play in facilitating this. We also discuss the opportunity that we see for brands and retailers to enter the adaptive apparel and footwear market and develop innovations to serve the community.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | July 30, 2020 premium Coresight Research x CEW: Beauty Insights—Spectacular Retail Drives Beauty Growth in China The Chinese beauty market is the second largest in the world behind the US, and it is growing at a rapid rate—fueled by e-commerce and social and digital technologies. Together with CEW, we highlight China’s spectacular retail model in beauty, which blends engaging strategies with technologies and optimizes digital marketing and shopping formats with an AI-enabled supply chain. Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | July 23, 2020 premium Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) Levi Strauss & Co. is a US-based retailer of jeans, casual and dress pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and accessories. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates in over 110 countries worldwide.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | July 23, 2020 premium Key Insights from CEW’s State of the Beauty Industry Conference: Spectacular Retail and Self-Sufficiency Global beauty executives came together in July for the annual Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) State of the Beauty Industry conference, which was hosted online for the first time. We present key insights from the presentations given by industry leaders on beauty and wellness markets in the age of Covid-19.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | July 9, 2020 premium US Department Stores: Post-Crisis Outlook We explore the impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the US department-store sector and present an outlook for the remainder of 2020. This report also highlights technology innovators that may support the sector moving forward. We summarize our key estimates for 2020 and beyond in an infographic. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | June 11, 2020 premium Ulta Beauty Management Discusses Its Covid-19 Experience and Expectations for the Post-Crisis Reality Ulta Beauty management attended two events this week, in which they discussed the company’s experiences during the coronavirus pandemic and expectations going forward. We summarize the key insights—including store reopenings, the acceleration of virtual try-on technology, beauty trends and growth categories. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 28, 2020 premium Beauty Insights: The Future of Home Hair Color as Salons Reopen Salons are reopening across the US as coronavirus lockdowns are lifted. We assess the impacts of the Covid-19 lockdown and recovery on the home hair color product category and explore the possible future reality of the hair color sector over the next year.Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | May 8, 2020 premium Neiman Marcus Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, the First Department-Store Retailer To Do So Due to the Coronavirus Neiman Marcus began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on May 7, 2020, making it the first US department-store retailer to file for bankruptcy amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. We outline the proceedings and discuss the company’s recent struggles in the luxury market.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | May 7, 2020 premium The China Beauty Consumer, Pre- and Post Coronavirus Although impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, initial indicators show that China’s economy is rebounding, and the beauty industry is poised for a speedy recovery. We discuss findings from our proprietary survey of beauty consumers in China—as well as recent data about the market—to examine the preferences and spending behaviors of this demographic prior to the coronavirus pandemic and learnings coming out of the crisis.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | May 5, 2020 premium Experiential Retail: VR Technology Drives Consumer Engagement and 70% Higher Conversion Rates Due to the widespread store shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are shopping online for nearly all of their discretionary needs. We explore how brands and retailers can leverage virtual reality technologies to enhance their e-commerce offerings and engage with shoppers through experiential retail—while realizing benefits such as higher purchase conversion rates and wider reach to consumers.Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | April 29, 2020 premium L’Oréal USA Navigates Coronavirus: Beauty Opportunities Like many companies in the beauty industry, French cosmetics company L’Oréal has been impacted by the coronavirus crisis. We present insights from company CEO Stéphane Rinderknech, who discussed with WWD’s Beauty Inc how L’Oréal USA is navigating the pandemic and where opportunities have emerged.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | April 23, 2020 premium Beauty Insights: Livestreaming Increases Revenue and Loyalty—Lessons Learned during the Coronavirus With many brands and retailers facing heavy revenue losses due to widespread temporary closures caused by the coronavirus, we explore how beauty brands are leveraging digital channels to engage with consumers. We consider the lessons that can be learned from beauty retail in China, with a focus on livestreaming.Read More
Product TypeFlash Report Product TypeFlash Report | April 17, 2020 premium Bankruptcy Looms at JCPenney; Amazon and Kohl’s Could Benefit JCPenney is reported to be preparing to file for bankruptcy as the coronavirus crisis forces it to close its stores. We review recent developments, the company’s sales mix and which retailers could gain shoppers should JCPenney close its doors for good.Read More
