Product TypeDeep Dive Innovator Intelligence: Maximizing Retail Profitability Through Mobile-First Workforce Management Software Author Coresight December 8, 2019 Quinyx is a workforce management (WFM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that offers artificial intelligence (AI)-driven scheduling, staffing, time reporting, communication and task management all in one place.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 49: Citi Trends Plans To Open up to 30 Stores Annually Author Coresight December 6, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Forever 21, Lidl and Toys “R” Us in the US and Bonmarché in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeInsight Report Insights into Belgrade’s Innovation Ecosystem Author Coresight December 5, 2019 We discuss the nature and impact of the emerging technology innovation ecosystem of Belgrade in Serbia, which is evolving as a solid community of innovative companies and as a regional hub for the Balkans and Southeast Europe. The Coresight Research team visited Belgrade to talk with notable accelerators and startups, including one that applies blockchain technology in the food supply chain and another that helps retailers with staff training.
Product TypeDeep Dive Aldi and Lidl Global Update Author Coresight December 3, 2019 Aldi and Lidl are growing store numbers, adjusting formats to serve regional markets and moving further into e-commerce. We discuss global developments and growth metrics, with a focus on the US, the UK and China.
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly Weinswig’s Weekly—December 1, 2019 Author Coresight December 1, 2019 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how Amazon’s deal with Pinduoduo positions the online retailer to tap into China’s fast-growing markets in smaller cities.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: UK Black Friday Insights Author Coresight November 30, 2019 On November 29, Coresight Research’s UK team undertook its fifth annual tour of stores in central London for Black Friday. In this report, we pick out likely outperformers, one apparent underperformer and other stores of note. We also provide a table comparing promotions this year to those of 2018.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 48: Charlotte Russe Expands Store Fleet Author Coresight November 29, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Charlotte Russe and H&M in the US and Abercrombie & Fitch in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeInsight Report Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Macro economic indicators from the US, UK and China all seem to point to positive – but growth seems unsteady and although positive there remain areas of concern. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the holidays.
Product TypeInsight Report Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains Author Coresight November 27, 2019 Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.
Product TypeFlash Report Luxury Giant LVMH To Buy Tiffany for $16.2 Billion Author Coresight November 26, 2019 On November 25, French luxury conglomerate LVMH announced that it will buy Tiffany & Co, an American luxury jewelry retailer, for $135 per share for a total value of $16.2 billion. We discuss how this acquisition jumpstarts LVMH’s global presence in the fine jewelry market at a time when demand for jewelery is resurging.
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly Weinswig’s Weekly—November 24, 2019 Author Coresight November 22, 2019 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the declining importance of Black Friday as holiday shopping spreads throughout the year.
Product TypeStore Tracker Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail Footprint Author Coresight November 22, 2019 Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Bloomingdale’s and Lululemon in the US and Vans in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.
Product TypeEvent Coverage Key Insights from CEW’s Connected Consumer Conference 2019 Author Coresight November 20, 2019 We discuss the key insights from the Connected Consumer Conference 2019, with an emphasis on the beauty sector. We cover the changing consumption in China and findings from Singles’ Day this year, the emergence of “harmonized retail” and the growing influence of social media in commerce.
Product TypeInsight Report New Retail Briefing: Alipay Now Available to Visitors to China Author Coresight November 19, 2019 Digital payment platform Alipay is now available for otherwise cash-carrying visitors to China; WeChat followed suit the next day.
Product TypeFlash Report Estée Lauder Continues International Growth in Skincare with Acquisition of Have & Be, Owner of Dr Jart+ Brand Author Coresight November 19, 2019 The Estée Lauder Companies will acquire Korean beauty company Have & Be. We discuss how this move, which follows Estée Lauder's 2015 minority stake investment, will give the company a foothold in the fast-growing Korean beauty sector.