May 7, 2020 Deep Dive Premium The China Beauty Consumer, Pre- and Post CoronavirusAlthough 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.
May 5, 2020 Insight Report Premium Experiential Retail: VR Technology Drives Consumer Engagement and 70% Higher Conversion RatesDue 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.
April 29, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access L’Oréal USA Navigates Coronavirus: Beauty OpportunitiesLike 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.
April 23, 2020 Insight Report Premium Beauty Insights: Livestreaming Increases Revenue and Loyalty—Lessons Learned during the CoronavirusWith 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.
April 17, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Bankruptcy Looms at JCPenney; Amazon and Kohl’s Could BenefitJCPenney 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.
April 9, 2020 Insight Report Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: April 2020—Top Trends Include Square-Neck Dresses and Cropped CardigansThe Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the top growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes that consumers are searching for and provides actionable insights for functional business units. This report looks at the square-necked dresses and cropped cardigans.
April 9, 2020 Event Presentation Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: April 2020The Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report highlights the top growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes that consumers are searching for and provides actionable insights for functional business units. This report looks at the square-necked dress and cropped cardigan, among other popular apparel items.
April 8, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Macy’s CFO Announces Departure, One Week after Companywide Furlough and Delisting from S&P 500Macy’s has seen a string of developments in the past week, with the latest being the departure of its CFO, effective May 31, 2020. This comes on the heels of a companywide furlough and the company’s delisting from the S&P 500 last week.
April 6, 2020 Insight Report Free Report Coronavirus Insights: Learnings from NIKE’s and Lululemon’s China ExperiencesDespite the impact of the coronavirus, NIKE and Lululemon each reported favorable earnings on March 24, 2020 and March 26, 2020, respectively. With China embracing signs of recovery from the coronavirus crisis, we discuss the lessons learned by the two athletic apparel companies from their experiences in the country.
March 26, 2020 Insight Report Premium Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the StormWith the ongoing coronavirus outbreak forcing store closures across the US, the Coresight Research Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to cope.
March 25, 2020 Insight Report Premium Beauty Insights: Beauty Activism Represents the Next Wave of Brand DifferentiationActivism is taking hold in the beauty sector as retailers and brands take a stance on environmental and social issues. In this report, we discuss how social activism is becoming the next big movement the beauty industry, offering brands the opportunity to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
March 19, 2020 Deep Dive Premium US Off-Price Retail: Two Companies Dominate the MarketConsumer demand remains high for off-price retail in the US. We present the defining characteristics of this typically brick-and-mortar market and discuss the top retailers by US market share—including Burlington, Nordstrom, Ross Stores and TJX Companies, Inc—with two players being particularly dominant. This report also discusses the physical footprint expansion of selected retailers, the role of e-commerce, growing product categories in the market and how traditional department stores are leveraging off-price channels.
March 12, 2020 Insight Report Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: March 2020—Top Trends Include Slit Skirts and Tie-Front TopsThe Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the top growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes consumers are searching for and provides actionable insights for functional business units. This report looks at what’s happening with slit skirts and tie-front tops.
March 11, 2020 Insight Report Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: March 2020The Monthly Fashion Data Report highlights the top growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes consumers are searching for and provides actionable insights for functional business units. This report looks at what’s happening with slit skirts and tie-front tops.
March 4, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Hudson’s Bay Company Goes Private; CEO Steps DownHudson’s Bay Company announced it has completed its privatization, along with management changes and a that it intends to pursue the same strategy as a private company it did as a listed company.
