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Insight Report | May 31, 2023 Premium

B of BEST at Retail: Brand Building—Storytelling Drives In-Person Store Visits

In the first report of our new BEST at Retail series, we explore the actions that companies can take to build stronger brands—under the first component of our BEST framework for retail excellence. We also examine how three iconic brands maximize brand building in their stores, offering insights from recent in-store visits.

Insight Report | May 30, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, April 2023: Clothing, Footwear and Beauty Spending Growth Eases Further

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from April 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending growth slowed further to 2.7% year over year.

Infographic | May 26, 2023 Premium

Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2023—Infographic: Understanding Amazon Fashion and Why Consumers Choose It

How popular is Amazon.com among apparel shoppers, and why do they shop Amazon Fashion? This infographic presents highlights from our sixth annual Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey research report, which explores the preferences and habits of US clothing and footwear shoppers on Amazon.com.

Insight Report | May 25, 2023 Premium

Sportswear Brands in 1Q23: High Costs and Promotions Erode Margins, but Key Brands Remain Positive for Full-Year 2023

We examine the first-quarter earnings releases of six sportswear brands or brand owners to gain valuable insights, including the impact of the Yeezy line at Adidas, and offer forward-looking implications on pricing, inventory clearance and supply chain management.

Insight Report | May 18, 2023 Premium

US Innerwear Market: Three Trends Driving Success for Brands and Retailers

We explore the US innerwear market (nightwear, underwear, hosiery and socks), including its size and trajectory, market factors, competitive landscape and themes we are watching in 2023 and beyond.

Insight Report | May 16, 2023 Premium

Earnings Insights 1Q23, Week 3: Coty, Tapestry and Under Armour Post Strong Sales Growth; Qurate Sales Decline

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on first-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 14, 2023, which include Coty, JD.com, Tapestry and more.

Weinswig’s Weekly | May 14, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Understanding Amazon Fashion—Key Insights from Our Annual US Consumer Survey

This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses key trends in clothing and footwear shopping on Amazon, highlighting findings from the sixth annual survey of US consumers conducted by Coresight Research.

Insight Report | May 3, 2023 Premium

Insights Video: Market Navigator—US Apparel and Footwear Retailing

In this Insights Video, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US apparel and footwear retailing. We discuss growth drivers and the competitive landscape, and explore key themes in the market.

Insight Report | May 2, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker, March 2023: Fashion Growth Slides; Beauty Remains Strong

The Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. In this report, we discuss data from March 2023, showing that clothing and footwear spending is up 2.9% year over year.

Deep Dive | April 26, 2023 Premium

International Apparel Retailers in India: Opportunities in an Evolving, High-Growth Market

We examine apparel retail in India, including its defining characteristics and the opportunities and challenges for international apparel retailers looking to enter and expand in the market.

Deep Dive | April 25, 2023 Premium

US Apparel and Footwear Private Label: Consumer Attitudes and Inflation Present Opportunities

Private label can help apparel and footwear retailers increase sales, reduce costs and increase margins. We dive into the state of the US apparel and footwear private-label market, including opportunities, key players and themes we are watching.

Insight Report | April 21, 2023

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Insights Video: Earth Day 2023—Sustainability in Retail

Keeping environmental issues top of mind, we highlight our proprietary EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, presenting key data points for the apparel, footwear and accessories sector.

Infographic | April 20, 2023

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Returns, Resale and Sourcing in Apparel—Infographic

With Earth Day around the corner, Coresight Research is keeping environmental and related issues top of mind. In this infographic, we highlight our proprietary EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail, with a focus on returns, resale and sourcing in the apparel, footwear and accessories sector.

Deep Dive | April 19, 2023 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: US Apparel and Footwear Sector—Product, Experience and Cost Control Matter Amid Softer Demand

In this E-Commerce Outlook, we examine the size and trajectory of the US online apparel and footwear sector. We explore market drivers, the competitive landscape, key themes we are watching in 2022 and beyond, as well as innovators in the space.

Insight Report | April 4, 2023 Free Report

The True Cost of Apparel Returns: Alarming Return Rates Require Loss-Minimization Solutions

We explore the rates and impacts of online returns in the US apparel sector, based on Coresight Research survey findings. This free report is sponsored by 3DLOOK.