Store Tracker | June 28, 2019 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 26: Fred’s Set to Close More StoresCoresight Research tracks news about store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker focuses on department stores and specialty retail stores, including, but not limited to, those selling softlines, hardlines, consumer electronics, groceries and furniture. Read More
Insight Report | June 11, 2019 Premium May 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco’s Comps Below Consensus, Buckle’s Sales Drop, Cato’s Comps Meet Management ExpectationsIn May, Costco’s same-store sales growth was below the consensus estimate, although its e-commerce segment continued to post strong growth. Buckle posted a decrease in same-store sales, impacted by poor performance in its women’s segment. Read More
Event Coverage | June 6, 2019 Register for Free Access Retail Innovation Club Annual Event: Start-Ups are Central to Consumer-Driven InnovationOn June 3, Israel’s Retail Innovation Club hosted its annual event in Netanya, Israel, connecting senior members of the retail industry with Israeli retail-tech start-ups. This report features our insights from the event. Read More
Insight Report | May 23, 2019 Premium April 2019 US Monthly Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics Report: Easter Week Boosts TrafficUS store traffic declined 5.0% year over year in April. The conversion rate advanced 0.1 percentage points, average transaction value (ATV) fell 3.2% and the product return rate was flat year over year. Read More
Event Coverage | May 16, 2019 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2019: Day 2 InsightsThe Coresight Research team is in Amsterdam this week, attending and participating in the 2019 World Retail Congress, running May 14-16. These are some of the highlights from day 2. Read More
Event Coverage | May 15, 2019 Register for Free Access World Retail Congress 2019: Day 1 InsightsThe Coresight Research team is in Amsterdam this week, attending and participating in the 2019 World Retail Congress, May 14-16. These are some of the highlights from day 1. Read More
Company Earnings Update | May 15, 2019 Register for Free Access Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) 4Q19 Results: EPS Beats ExpectationsRalph Lauren reported fiscal 4Q19 adjusted EPS of $1.07, above the $0.89 consensus estimate. Read More
Event Coverage | May 14, 2019 Register for Free Access WPP & Alibaba Event: How China is Reshaping RetailCoresight Research participated in an event jointly hosted by WPP Plc. and Alibaba Group on April 24 in New York City. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 17, 2019 Register for Free Access L’Oréal (ENXTPA: OR) 1Q19 Update: Sales Growth Led by Luxe and Active Cosmetics Divisions, Plus New MarketsL’Oréal reported 1Q19 sales of €7.6 billion, an 11.4% increase on a reported basis, led by luxe and active cosmetics divisions, plus new market. Read More
Company Earnings Update | April 15, 2019 Register for Free Access Fast Retailing (TSE: 9983) 1H19 Results: Revenues Up, but Company Lowers Profit Outlook for Second HalfFast Retailing reported 1H19 revenues of ¥3 trillion ($11.4 billion), up 6.8%, and operating profit of ¥172.9 billion ($1.6 billion), up 1.4%. The company reported diluted EPS of ¥1,115.7 ($10.1), up 9.5% from the year-ago period. Read More
Insight Report | April 2, 2019 Premium 4-5-4 US Retail Calendar, 2019 vs. 2018The 4-5-4 US retail calendar is a guide to the fiscal year ending February 1, 2020. The calendar, used by many US retailers, ensures comparability between years by dividing the year into months based on a ‘4 weeks–5 weeks–4 weeks’ format. Read More
Insight Report | January 5, 2019 Premium AI in Retail: Putting New Tools in the Hands of RetailersArtificial intelligence(AI) is putting new tools into the hands of retailers, helping them eliminate friction in the shopping process, deepen their engagement with customers, uncover business insights and automate processes. Read More
Deep Dive | August 8, 2018 Premium US Back-to-School 2018 Digital Trends: Shoppers Turn from Social Media to M-CommerceSocial media is losing its influence over back-to-school shoppers. Fewer consumers plan to use it in their shopping for this season. Retailers continue to push their campaigns, incorporating more content from unpaid customers who seem authentic and reach a market beyond the stores’ follower bases. Read More
Insight Report | March 23, 2018 Premium February 2018 US Retail Sales and TrafficAccording to the US Census Bureau, US retail sales declined by 0.1% month over month in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, representing a three-month decline. Read More
Insight Report | December 21, 2017 Premium Luxury Meets StreetwearThis report looks at the evolving relationship and collaboration between the distinct worlds of luxury goods & urban streetwear. Read More
