Store Tracker | October 25, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 43: Destination Maternity Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ProtectionIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Insight Report | October 25, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: DetroitDetroit became the first US city to be named a UNESCO “City of Design” in 2015. Read More
Insight Report | October 24, 2019 Premium How Target Leveraged its Direct Sourcing Strategy as a Competitive DifferentiatorWhile private label brands are nothing new in retail, in recent years many companies have successfully repositioned store brands from a perception of low-priced, me-too products to premium quality merchandise offered at more economical price points than national brands. Few retailers have been as successful as Target on this front. Read More
Flash Report | October 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Under Armour Appoints New CEOOn October 22, 2019, Under Armour (UA) announced Patrik Frisk will become the company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2020. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 23, 2019 Register for Free Access Gildan Activewear (NYSE: GIL) Issues Profit Warning, Lowering FY19 Guidance on Weak Imprintables DemandGildan Activewear issued a profit warning for 3Q19 and full-year performance, citing weaker than expected US and international demand for imprintable apparel. Read More
Market Navigators/Market Outlook | October 23, 2019 Premium Global Jeans Market: Sustainable Offerings and Technological Innovation Drive ResurgenceThe global jeans market is experiencing a reinvigoration, driven by current fashion trends in streetwear and vintage styles, an increasing number of fits and silhouettes and the rise of casual dress codes in the workplace. Brands are implementing more sustainable manufacturing practices as well as investing in technological innovation to satisfy consumer needs. Read More
Insight Report | October 22, 2019 Premium Barneys New York on the BlockBarneys New York, the quintessential arbiter of cutting-edge fashion and design, is on the auction block, having filed for bankruptcy in August of this year. Read More
Insight Report | October 18, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: MoscowMoscow is considered a tourist destination with sites such as The Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral and Bolshoi Theatre. The city is an attractive market for retailers due to its large population. Read More
Store Tracker | October 18, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 42: Ross Stores Opens More LocationsIn the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Coresight Research estimates announced US store closures could reach 12,000 by the end of 2019. Read More
Insight Report | October 15, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: Five US Digital Retail Trends for the HolidaysIn this report, we dive into the digital outlook for US retailers for the 2019 holiday season, including a cross-channel shopping trend and the dominance of e-commerce giant Amazon. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 14, 2019 Register for Free Access LVMH (ENXTPA: MC) 3Q19 Update: Fashion & Leather Goods Set the PaceLVMH reported 3Q19 sales of €13.3 billion, a 17.0% increase on a reported basis, and the Fashion & Leather Goods business grew sales 22.2% compared to the year-ago period. By region, Japan was the best-performing market over the quarter. Read More
Insight Report | October 11, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: DublinLocated in the Creative Quarter, Drury Street hosts high-end shops dedicated to high-quality Irish-designed products, fashionable interiors and gifts. Read More
Event Coverage | October 8, 2019 Register for Free Access Vera Bradley Investor Day 2019: Three-Year Plan To Accelerate Brand GrowthCoresight Research attended Vera Bradley’s 2019 investor day on Oct 3, 2019, in New York City. The company expects to achieve $490 – $505 million sales in FY20, and to accelerate brand growth through a three-year plan. Read More
Event Coverage | October 4, 2019 Register for Free Access Insights from Groceryshop 2019The Coresight Research team was in Las Vegas attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, September 15-18. In this report, we share our insights from the conference. Read More
Store Tracker | October 4, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 40: Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy; Plans To Close Many US StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Read More
