November 18, 2019 Deep Dive Premium What Beauty Retailers Can Learn from the Dynamic Retail Ecosystems of Asia: Applying the CORE FrameworkWe discuss the value of artificial intelligence (AI) to beauty retailers and its use cases, applying Coresight Research’s proprietary CORE framework for AI in retail. We also highlight a number of key insights from China, based on data from Coresight Research’s Beauty Consumer Survey, which was conducted in October 2019.
November 11, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access With Comp Sales Declining, Gap Inc. CEO Steps Down, To Be Replaced by Gap Founder’s SonWith comp sales declining, Gap Inc CEO steps down; company revises down guidance.
November 8, 2019 Insight Report Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: November 2019 – Top Trends Include Oversized Blazers and Ruched Mini DressesThis month’s Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Fashion Trend Report identifies Ruched mini dresses and oversized blazers as emerging fashion trends likely to rise in popularity.
November 7, 2019 Insight Report Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: November 2019The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers.
November 7, 2019 Insight Report Premium Store Tour: “Spectacular Retail” at Nordstrom’s New NYC Women’s FlagshipNordstrom is bringing exciting new “spectacular retail” experiences to consumers through its new flagship in New York City. In this report, we apply the Coresight Research BEST framework for physical retail to identify the primary differentiators of Nordstrom’s new store.
October 23, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access Nordstrom Sets the Stage for Its First Women’s Store in NYC This WeekNordstrom Brings to NY Innovation Tried and Tested in LA, Will it Work as Well on Both Coasts? Tests in Los Angeles found that customers who make use of BOPIS, alteration and other services spend more.
October 22, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access 374-Year-Old Department Store Retailer HBC Announces It Is Going PrivateHudson Bay’s bid to take the company private represents a bold move to preserve the centuries-old retailer: We may see innovative concepts such as CBD shops and cafes, designer studios, hosted apparel or sneaker drops.
October 14, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Fast Retailing (TSE: 9983) FY19 Results: Strong Year Driven by Uniqlo in Greater ChinaFast Retailing reported FY19 revenues of ¥2.29 trillion ($48.1 billion), up 7.5%, and operating profit of ¥275.0 billion ($2.55 billion), up 9.1% from ¥225 billion ($2.09 billion) in the year-ago period.
October 10, 2019 Insight Report Premium Beauty Insights: Six Reasons Apparel Brands are Moving Into BeautyApparel brands are turning to beauty products as a way to generate interest for their entire portfolio. We highlight six ways in which apparel retailers are leveraging the beauty sector to grow their customer base and increase revenue.
October 4, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access National Retail Federation Forecasts 2019 US Holiday Sales Growth of 3.8%–4.2%The NRF expects spending in November and December to increase by 3.8%-4.2% year over year, taking total sales to between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion.
October 1, 2019 Flash Report Register for Free Access Forever 21 Files for 2019’s 35th Major US BankruptcyForever 21 announced it began voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in US bankruptcy court. As part of its restructuring strategy, the company plans to exit most international locations in Asia and Europe but will continue operations in the US, Mexico and Latin America.
September 29, 2019 Insight Report Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: October 2019 – Top Trends Include Milkmaid Dresses and Ruched Mini DressesThe Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers.
September 29, 2019 Insight Report Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: October 2019The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers.
September 17, 2019 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Inditex (BME: ITX) 1H19 Results: Revenue Up, Promoting SustainabilityInditex reported 1H19 revenues of €12.8 billion, up 6.6%; EPS of €0.50, up 8.7%; and predicts its new sustainably made line will grow 110% for the year and by 2020 will represent 25% of all clothing sold by Inditex.
September 16, 2019 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Gap Investor Day 2019: Athleta Opening First Outlet Store; Activewear Fastest Growing Category at Old NavyOld Navy and Athleta are expanding inclusive sizing. Athleta has grown at a 23% CAGR over the past 7 years and will open its first outlet store.