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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 | April 20, 2023 Premium

Consumers’ Appetite For Luxury in a Post-Zero-Covid China

Using new proprietary survey data, we explore Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury post-Zero-Covid. We also examine macroeconomic indicators, retail trends and other factors influencing Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury.

Insight Report | April 11, 2023 Premium

4Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Inventory Turnover Ratios Improve for Many Retailers

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing across various sectors.

Event Presentation | March 28, 2023 Premium

New Challenges and Opportunities in Luxury—Insights Presented at Shoptalk 2023

On March 28, 2023, Coresight Research presented at Shoptalk 2023 on opportunities and challenges in luxury. In this presentation, we offer insights into luxury shopping trends in China, the US and developing nations.

Deep Dive | March 20, 2023 Premium

China Consumer Tracker: Understanding Luxury Shoppers

This week, we take a closer look at how consumers in China engage with the luxury sector. Our biweekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment.

Insight Report | February 23, 2023 Premium

Copley Place and Prudential Center—Demonstrating the Potential of Urban Mixed-Use Malls

The Coresight Research team visited the Prudential Center and Copley Place, two malls connected via a sky bridge. We examine what these two centers are doing to integrate office, residential and retail elements under a single roof.

Store Tracker | February 17, 2023 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 7: UK Openings Up 46%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Amazon, Ashley HomeStore, Iceland, Lidl and under Armour, among others.

Deep Dive | January 23, 2023 Premium

M&A in US Apparel and Footwear: Strong Prospects To Redefine Portfolios and Bolster Capacity

We analyze mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the US apparel and footwear market, covering the scope of M&A in 2022 and predictions for 2023, four key objectives for M&A activities in the sector as well as four factors that will drive M&A activity.

Insight Report | January 4, 2023 Premium

3Q22 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Most Retailers See Inventory Growth Slow

Our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker analyzes inventory trends among US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. In this report, we look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 3Q22 and assess how and why levels are changing. This quarter, overall inventory turnover rates were slightly down from the year-ago quarter.

Company Profile | December 22, 2022 Premium

Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG) Company Profile

Signet Jewelers is a retailer of jewelry products. Headquartered in Bermuda, the company operates stores in Canada, Ireland, the UK and the US.

Deep Dive | December 21, 2022 Premium

US Fashion Resale Market: E-Commerce and Luxury Capture Greater Share

We analyze the growth trajectory of the US fashion resale market, driven by factors such as consumers’ growing sustainability awareness, sneaker hype and inflation. We also explore key themes in the market and discuss industry players’ profitability.

Insight Report | December 20, 2022 Premium

November 2022 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Holiday Traffic Declines

In our monthly report on US retail traffic and in-store metrics, we review weekly shopper traffic trends through the month, as well as traffic by retailer vertical, region and retailer location type. November 2022’s data shows traffic declined by 0.9% year over year.

Deep Dive | December 19, 2022 Premium

US Handbag Retailing: Opportunities in Vegan Leather and Resale

We analyze the US handbag market, covering its size and growth trajectory, market drivers, the competitive landscape and themes we are watching. We identify opportunities in vegan leather, resale and private label.

Store Tracker | December 9, 2022 Premium

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2022, Week 49: US Store Openings Up 2%

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon, Big Lots and Dollar General, among others, in the US and Loake, JD Sports and Joules among others, in the UK.

Company Profile | December 8, 2022 Premium

Burberry Group (LSE: BRBY) Company Profile

Burberry Group plc is a manufacturer and retailer of luxury goods headquartered in London, England. The company operates in 40 markets including Canada, China, Japan, Korea, the UK and the US.