Company ProfileKontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) Company Profile Coresight Research July 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight 100 is our focus list of retailers, brand owners and retail-related firms, spanning Asia, Europe and the US. We profile each company, covering the following content: Countries of operation and key product categories Annual metrics—including revenues, operating margin and global store numbers Our insights into the company’s operations, including consideration of headwinds and tailwinds Business strategy Recent company developments The company’s current management team Click here to see our full Coresight 100 list and related reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Who Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit Growth—InfographicAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya Kaushik
Deep DiveInnovator Intelligence: Decoding Customer Data To Redefine Success in Category Management Coresight Research July 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe discuss key trends impacting retail category management and how retailers and manufacturers can leverage technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence to become more shopper-centric. This report includes insights and discussion around the following topics: Category management problems—including what product to carry, how to understand consumer demand and when to act on changing market trends The top digital priorities of technology vendors in the changing retail landscape Key skills for succeeding in category management—according to proprietary Coresight Research survey data The challenge of harnessing real-time data for CPG manufacturers The implications of incorrect category management decisions—and the benefits of effective category management We also explore Centricity, an analytics company that leverages AI and machine learning to understand changing shopper demand in real time: Centricity’s analytics platform—how it can help CPG manufacturers and retailers, and how the platform functions Competitive advantage matrix Business model and recent announcements This report is sponsored by Centricity. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:High-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 33: US Consumers’ Tariff PerceptionsHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearUS Consumers’ Perceptions of Tariffs: Data Graphic
Insight ReportUS Back to School 2020: The Outlook for Retail amid Uncertainty and a Gloomy Economic Backdrop Coresight Research July 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn this first report of our US Back to School 2020 series, we provide an outlook for US retail this season, which is being shaped by the coronavirus crisis. We present our estimates for consumer spending on shopping for school and college, and discuss the four core market drivers behind our expectations: 1. Consumer focus on health and safety amid Covid-19, which will affect what they spend on and how they shop 2. The impact of the crisis on discretionary retail 3. Potential school and college reopening models, which may vary across states and districts—including distance learning 4. The economic backdrop—considering factors such as unemployment, home prices and consumer sentiment We also look at the announced plans of several major US retailers in regard to the back-to-school season, including American Eagle Outfitters, Kohl’s and VF Corporation. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Innovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce WasteConsumer Confidence Rebounds in October: China Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Buncha—Efficient Neighborhood Grocery Delivery Via Consolidated RoutesSentiment, Tariffs and Inflation—How Is the US Shopper Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights
Insight ReportRetail Reimagined: Using Shopping Festivals To Boost Sales Coresight Research July 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn our Retail Reimagined series, we offer a thematic outlook to the post-crisis world, identifying and discussing key retail trends that are likely to prevail and exploring how retail may be reimagined in response to shifts in demand and supply. The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the ways in which consumers engage in retail, with many retailers looking to shopping festivals as a new and innovative way to generate interest in products, boost brand awareness and drive sales. In this report, we explore the festivalization of retail, covering the following key topics: How shopping festivals in China are helping the retail industry to move beyond the crisis Expanding and diversifying shopping festival offerings beyond flash sales and discounts Examples of innovative approaches to shopping festivals during the crisis in China and how these retail tactics can be applied in the US Our expectations for the role of shopping festivals in the future—and the implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors Click here to read the previous report in our Retail Reimagined series, which explores how social media can be leveraged by brands and retailers to drive consumer engagement and spending. Click here to read Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-UpSingles’ Day 2025: Three Trends To Look For as AI Moves Center StageHoliday 2025 Survey Insights: Discount Retailers Dominate Top 10 as Government Shutdown ImpactsWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Store TrackerUS Retail Bankruptcies: Store Closures Set To Spike amid Acceleration in Bankruptcy Filings Coresight Research July 28, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn the wake of the coronavirus crisis, a number of US retailers have filed for bankruptcy. We outline recent developments and their implications for the retail industry, as well as our expectations for the acceleration of bankruptcy filings and store closures through the remainder of the year. This report covers the following content: The impact of bankruptcies on the retail industry Year to date bankruptcy filings from major US retailers—most notably in the department-store and apparel sectors Consumer avoidance behavior and its significance for struggling retailers Moves by mall owners to acquire bankrupt retailers Implications for brands, retailers and real-estate firms Click here to read our US Store Closures 2020 Outlook. Click here to read our separate report that further explores how REITs are looking to acquire struggling retailers. Click here to read Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, and visit our Coronavirus Tracker for more information on temporary store closures and key developments. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthAnalyst Corner: How Is AI Shaping MarTech?—Transforming Your Strategy via Agentic AI, with Manik BhatiaWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000Innovator Profile: Relocalize—Hyper-Local Production with Autonomous Micro-Factories to Cut Costs and Reduce Waste
Flash ReportUS Survey Update: Consumers Increasingly Avoiding Public Places and Shifting More Apparel Spending Online (Select Findings) Coresight Research July 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadThis report provides select findings from Coresight Research’s July 22 survey of US consumers on the coronavirus crisis. We asked respondents about the impact of the pandemic on their behaviors and expectations, with a focus on implications for retailers. This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account. Selected findings in this report include: Whether respondents are currently avoiding public areas or travel. Whether respondents are buying more apparel online than they used to. Whether respondents expect to retain behaviors from the coronavirus outbreak period over the long term. Our full report is available to premium subscribers and includes further findings: A full list of the public areas or travel that consumers are avoiding What activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and what they expect to do in the next two weeks Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and, if so, which types of products Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online during the coronavirus outbreak and, if so, which categories Our latest research provides an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on July 15, July 8, July 1, June 24, June 17, June 10, June 3, May 27, May 20, May 13, May 6, April 29, April 22, April 15, April 8, April 1, March 25 and March 17–18. In addition to this survey, Coresight Research is publishing ongoing coverage on the coronavirus outbreak, which can be accessed here. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:The Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyInnovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
Deep DiveUS Survey Update: Consumers Increasingly Avoiding Public Places and Shifting More Apparel Spending Online (Full Report) Coresight Research July 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadCoresight Research’s July 22 survey provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations amid the coronavirus crisis, with a focus on the implications for US retail. This week, saw consumers’ concerns increase again, stemming from a rising number of new coronavirus cases in the US. We discuss a number of survey findings on consumers’ current and expected behaviors, covering the following: Whether respondents are currently avoiding public areas or travel—and which types of places or travel they are avoiding What activities respondents have done in the past two weeks and what they expect to do in the next two weeks We also provide trended data for a number of our regular weekly questions on spending and shopping: Whether respondents are buying more or less of any retail categories as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and, if so, which types of products Whether US shoppers are making more purchases online and, if so, which categories Whether respondents expect to retain behaviors from the coronavirus outbreak period over the long term—and if so, which behaviors The findings provide an update to our previous reports, which were based on surveys undertaken on July 15, July 8, July 1, June 24, June 17, June 10, June 3, May 27, May 20, May 13, May 6, April 29, April 22, April 15, April 8, April 1, March 25 and March 17–18. If you do not have a premium subscription, you can access select findings in a complimentary abridged report. In addition to this survey, click here to view additional coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsConsumer Sentiment Peaks Ahead of Singles’ Day—Then Stabilizes: China Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 12: US Retail and Consumer LatestUS Store Tracker Extra, January 2025: 50+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Close This Year
Insight ReportJune 2020 UK Retail Sales: Reopening of Nonessential Stores Drives Strong Recovery in Discretionary Sectors Coresight Research July 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadUK retail sales saw significant improvement in June and almost reach pre-lockdown levels following the reopening of nonessential stores and the release of pent-up consumer demand. We review the monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector: We chart the trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months. We show value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months. We discuss growth in online retail sales, by major sector. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other RetailersWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 17: Announced Closures Up 90% Year Over Year; JD Sports Reveals Global Store PlansMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused InitiativesRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data Graphic
Question of the WeekHow Much Do Consumers Spend on Small Electric Household Appliances in the US? Coresight Research July 27, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Much Do Consumers Spend on Small Electric Household Appliances in the US? US consumers spent $9.4 billion on small electric household appliances in 2019, up 5.3% year over year, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Spending in this category grew at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2016 and 2019, and we estimate year-over-year growth of 3.8% in 2020, taking spending to $9.7 billion. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Financial Pessimism Deepens Amid Post-Shutdown Adjustment: US Consumer Survey InsightsRetail 2025: China Retail PredictionsRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail MediaUS Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, Slightly
Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly: July 26, 2020—Holiday 2020 Won‘t Be the Same, or Will It? Coresight Research July 26, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn each report in the Weinswig’s Weekly series, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig reflects on a topical theme in retail. This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the holiday season in the US this year. Each report also includes recent retail and technology headlines from Asia, Europe and the US. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Analyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonAugust 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesSteadiness Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 15, 2025—InfographicEconomic and Financial Sentiment Stabilizes: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 14, 2025—Infographic
Store TrackerWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 30: Ascena Retail Files for Bankruptcy; Tailored Brands Plans To Close up to 500 Stores Coresight Research July 24, 2020 Reasons to ReadOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. We cover: A week-by-week comparison of store openings and closures in the US and UK year to date in 2020 What is happening in retail in the US and UK this week Year-to-date 2020 major US and UK store openings and closures 2020 major US retail bankruptcies New non-store-closure news This week, there are highlights from Aldi, Amazon and Ascena Retail in the US, and Jigsaw, Johnson Shoes and Stella McCartney in the UK. Click here to view our full collection of Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Trackers. Complementing our weekly Tracker report, the new Coresight Research Retail Store Databank offers our premium subscribers access to openings and closures data from 2012 to 2020 year to date, filterable by sector and year. Click here to view. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:India’s Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How Convenience, Technology and Sustainability Powered a Multibillion-Dollar FestivalUS CPG Sales Tracker: Sharp Beauty Rise Drives CPG Growth in December 2024Global Outreach Summit 2025 Insights: India’s Digital Leap in Apparel Sourcing and SustainabilitySector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data Graphic
Insight ReportRetail Reimagined: Leveraging Social Media To Drive Consumer Engagement and Conversion Coresight Research July 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadIn our Retail Reimagined series, we offer a thematic outlook to the post-crisis world, identifying and discussing key retail trends that are likely to prevail and exploring how retail may be reimagined in response to shifts in demand and supply. The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the ways in which consumers engage in retail, and marketing through social media has gained traction as retailers look to engage with consumers and provide seamless shopping experiences. In this report, we explore the following key topics: The importance of social media as a marketing channel for brands to showcase their products and drive conversion—particularly in the context of increased reliance on digital channels due to recent Covid-19 retail shutdowns The shoppability of social media platforms and its impact on purchasing behavior The power of social media influencers over consumers’ spending decisions, and the opportunity that this presents for brands Examples of innovative social media marketing amid the Covid-19 crisis—with highlights from Haus, Robert Mondavi, Lululemon and NIKE. Our expectations for the role of social media in retail in the future—and its implications for brands, retailers and technology vendors Click here to read the first report in our Retail Reimagined series, which explores the use of gamification to attract shoppers. Click here to read Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:August 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKSeasonal Shopping, 3Q25—Expectations for the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Amazon Prime Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One Store
Insight ReportREITs Becoming Retailers: Mall Owners Are Looking To Acquire Struggling Retailers Coresight Research July 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadAmid the rise of bankruptcies in the retail industry and increasing brick-and-mortar store closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, we discuss a selection of US retailers that are potentially facing acquisition by mall owners—and we analyze the strategy behind REITs becoming retailers. In doing so, we explore the following topics: How mall owners could benefit from acquiring retailers such as JCPenney Current acquisition talks and REIT joint ventures—including those involving Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners Recent retail acquisitions by mall owners—including of Aéropostale and Forever 21 Implications for brands, retailers and real-estate firms Read our recent report on the US department-store sector for more information on the post-coronavirus retail outlook. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 UpdateUS CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025Mass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads; High Purchase Rates for Daily Essentials: US Consumer Survey Insights
Event CoverageKey Insights from CEW’s State of the Beauty Industry Conference: Spectacular Retail and Self-Sufficiency Coresight Research July 23, 2020 Reasons to ReadGlobal beauty executives came together in July for the annual Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) State of the Beauty Industry conference, which was hosted online for the first time. We present key insights from the presentations given by industry leaders during the event, covering the following topics: Beauty markets in the age of Covid-19 Spectacular retail—successful beauty retail strategies in China Consumer behavior shifts and category preferences Redefined perceptions of beauty wellness Outlooks for the future based on emerging consumer trends—such as self-sufficiency and decreased interest in cosmetics Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Rolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicCanada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearRevving Up the Flywheel: Insights from the Inaugural Amazon Prime Analyst DayShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile Times
Three Things You Need To Know: Coronavirus Insights—US Survey Update—Holiday Early Read with Consumers Expecting To Shop Early and Spend Less Coresight Research July 23, 2020 We present Three Things You Need To Know on Coronavirus Insights: US Survey Update—Holiday Early Read with Consumers Expecting To Shop Early and Spend Less. Find the full report here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in:Transforming Beauty Retail: AI Across the Value Chain, from Innovation to PersonalizationEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 6: Sales Decline for Kroger, Macy’s, Ross Stores and Other Retailers—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and More
