Insight Report | November 29, 2021 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #9—Black Friday Insights from 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. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2021 Premium US Off-Pricers Face Heightened CompetitionUS off-price retailers are facing greater competition than ever for price-sensitive consumers. We discuss how the competition is shaping up across both online and offline channels. Read More
Insight Report | November 9, 2021 Premium Inclusivity on Social Media: Digital Brand Strategies To Represent and Promote DiversityAs part of our coverage of inclusivity as a key trend in retail, we explore how brands and retailers can represent the diverse US population and communicate their commitments to diversity and inclusivity to consumers through social media. Read More
Deep Dive | October 27, 2021 Premium US Women’s Plus-Size Apparel Market: Extending Sizes, Expanding CategoriesRetailers and brands are expanding their collections to address opportunities in the US women’s plus-size apparel market. We discuss such retail initiatives and present our expectations for the future growth of the market and its key drivers. Read More
Deep Dive | October 18, 2021 Premium E-Commerce Outlook: US Department Stores—After the Surge, What Next?As part of our E-Commerce Outlook series, we assess e-commerce development in the US department store sector. We present an outlook for the remainder of 2021 and beyond, including market drivers and themes we are watching, with a focus on the three major players in the sector—Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Read More
Insight Report | October 13, 2021 Premium Holiday 2021: Outlook for the US Department Store SectorWe present a holiday 2021 outlook for the US department store sector, offering insights into consumer spending, retail sales and key trends in the sector. Read More
Insight Report | October 4, 2021 Premium The 12 Weeks of Holidays 2021: #1—US Retail Outlook UpdateKicking off our 12 Weeks of Holiday series, we offer further analysis on the trajectory and trends that we expect to see in US holiday retail this year. We discuss the prospects of a services-versus-retail battle for discretionary dollars and our sector analysts offer their insights into apparel, department stores and grocery in the coming holiday season. Read More
Event Presentation | September 27, 2021 Premium The Future of Retail: Helzberg DiamondsDeborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research discusses the 12 New Retail Trends Revolutionizing the Industry and the 10 Trends To Watch in 2022. Read More
Deep Dive | September 13, 2021 Premium US Off-Price Retail: Strategies in the Physical and Digital ChannelsAs the US off-price sector becomes increasingly competitive, we explore the physical and digital strategies of major off-price retailers Burlington Stores, Nordstrom Rack, Ross Stores and The TJX Companies. We discuss brick-and-mortar expansion over the past 10 years, store productivity, trends in physical retail and digital growth. Read More
Insight Report | August 6, 2021 Premium US Department Store Insights: Assessing Recoveries and OutlooksAhead of second-quarter earnings, we review metrics on US department stores’ recoveries so far. We focus on the three leading chains—Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. We discuss trends in comparable sales, revenue, digital sales, trending categories and areas of note by management. We also summarize the three department stores’ outlook for fiscal 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | August 2, 2021 Premium Inclusive Corporate Strategies in US RetailCompanies are focusing on their corporate strategies to improve diversity through internal teams, products and the supply chain. We explore inclusivity in corporate structures and policies, with examples of recent initiatives by brands and retailers operating in the US. Read More
Deep Dive | July 14, 2021 Premium Playbook: Inclusivity in RetailInclusivity is a movement that is being propelled by societal forces. It is a thread that runs through every part of an organization. In this Playbook, we present five strategies for brands and retailers to align inclusivity goals across their products and operations. Read More
Insight Report | July 9, 2021 Premium Wholesale vs. DTC: Implications for US Department Stores as Apparel Brands Go DirectDepartment stores have traditionally relied on the wholesale model to sell brands. This is now changing due to a rise in digital sales, brands choosing to sell through their own channels and a rise in direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. We explore these interconnected factors and their implications for US department stores. We analyze the selling models of major retailers Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2021 Premium Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market OpportunityDiverse representation across gender identification is driving growth in retail categories including apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty. We discuss the emergence and evolution of the gender-free product category, highlighting opportunities for brands and retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | June 16, 2021 Premium The Future Model of US Department StoresWith the rise in e-commerce amid pandemic-led disruption, the transformation of the department store model will be pivotal to the future success of the sector. We explore potential shifts in the sector based on five key trends that we have identified across physical and digital retail channels—covering experimental formats, specialized stores, endless aisle inventory, new partnership models and stores as fulfillment hubs. Read More
