Product TypeInsight Report April 2, 2020 premium Coronavirus Insights: China Embraces Signs of Recovery Since the coronavirus broke out in Wuhan in January, China has implemented unprecedented measures to control the spread of the virus. The nationwide lockdown looks to have been a success—we discuss signs that indicate the country is now on the road to recovery. We consider the implications for brands, as well as what the “new normal” might look like for China’s residents and businesses as the nation looks to move on from the coronavirus.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive April 1, 2020 premium Pinduoduo: What’s Driving Growth for China’s Group-Buying Platform Pinduoduo launched in 2015 and has quickly become the fastest-growing major e-commerce platform in China. In market capitalization, Pinduoduo trails giants Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and JD.com, but recently overtook Baidu.Read More
March 31, 2020 Three Things You Need To Know: Amazon India and Flipkart—Head to Head We present Three Things You Need To Know on Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to HeadRead More
Product TypeDeep Dive March 31, 2020 premium US Social Commerce Survey: Where Social Media Users Shop and How Much They Spend We discuss the shopping behavior of US consumers that use social media in the shopping journey, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore where consumers shop, away from social media, as well as their monthly spending behaviors.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 30, 2020 premium East-to-West Learnings: How Grocery Retailers in China Have Addressed Labor Shortages During the Coronavirus Crisis We look at the labor imbalance in China that has been caused by the coronavirus pandemic and how supermarket chains and grocery retailers are responding by launching co-employment initiatives with restaurant chains. We consider how retailers in the US could learn from China’s new employment models as the coronavirus situation worsens in the West.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive March 26, 2020 premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head India’s marketplace-led e-commerce landscape is far less developed than China’s or its Western counterparts, but it’s growing quickly, from just $39 billion in 2017 to an expected $64 billion in 2020. Homegrown marketplace platform Flipkart realized this early on and enjoyed nearly unrivalled dominion over the Indian market until Amazon entered the fray in 2013.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 26, 2020 premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head—Infographic We assess the competition between two major players in the e-commerce sector in India. This infographic outlines key comparative data between Amazon India and Flipkart.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 24, 2020 premium New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, ByteDance’s News Platform Jinritoutiao Launches “Play at Home” Function As China slowly but surely emerges from the the coronavirus outbreak, retailers are leveraging the tools they deployed during the toughest periods to accelerate recovery. Others are finding creative ways to clear unsold inventory and reengage with consumers.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive March 23, 2020 premium US Social Commerce Survey: The Impact of Social Media on Shopping Behavior We discuss the use of social media by US shoppers, as part of our report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how often consumers use social media platforms to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. In addition, we consider the impact of celebrities and influencers on US social media shoppers.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive March 23, 2020 premium 4Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up Fourth-quarter 2019 retail earnings show that many companies across the retail industry saw strong growth. However, our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveals that the CPG and department-store sectors bucked this trend, with the latter continuing to struggle. Companies across the board have updated their guidance due to coronavirus disruption in the supply chain and demand in Asia, but we are yet to see updates based on the spread of the virus to the US, with the nation moving closer to lockdown.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 19, 2020 premium China Retail Sales Slide During Coronavirus Shutdown: Implications for US Retail As US retail (and citizenry) brace for the impact of the worsening COVID-19 outbreak, China is slowly but surely recovering. What lessons can US retail learn from their Chinese counterparts to navigate this uncertain time?Read More
Product TypeFlash Report March 18, 2020 premium Amazon Suspends Inbound Shipments of Non-Essential Products from Marketplace Sellers As the coronavirus outbreak spreads in the US, online has surged as shoppers shun stores and crowded locations. Faced with unprecedented demand, Amazon suspends support for third-party sellers for all but essential items. Read More
Product TypeFlash Report March 17, 2020 premium Amazon Plans To Add 100,000 Workers, Bucking the COVID-19 Employment Trend As coronavirus angst drives people to hoard toilet paper and shun crowded places (including most retail locations), many in retail may worry about their prospects. But Amazon plans to hire 100,000 people—and give them a raise.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report March 17, 2020 premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Technology To Reduce Returns, Enhance Product Listings and Boost Brand Engagement Each month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we focus on digital tools that have been launched recently to provide consumers with a richer, more informed shopping experience both online and in brick-and-mortar stores.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive March 16, 2020 premium US Social Commerce Survey: Instagram, Influencers and Shopping We discuss the use of Instagram by US shoppers, as part of our new report series exploring social commerce. Based on findings from a Coresight Research proprietary survey, we explore how often consumers use the photo- and video-sharing social platform to research, discover and buy products across multiple categories. In addition, we consider the impact of Instagram influencers on US social media shoppers.Read More
