Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing #3: Walmart China Eyes Retail Innovation; A.S. Watson and Unilever Agree to New Retail Partnerships Coresight Research February 12, 2019 Executive Summary“New Retail” is a model for integrating online retail, offline retail and logistics across a single value chain powered by data and technology. In this biweekly series, we cover important developments on New Retail in China. Walmart China launched “Omega8,” an initiative to help tech startups test technology projects. Beauty and health retailer A.S. Watson and Netease’s Yanxuan opened a lifestyle store in Guangzhou. Unilever signed a cooperation agreement with JD Supermarket to develop its New Retail capabilities, including developing new products based on consumer behavior data. 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: Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailWhat Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025Essential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2025: Navigating the Future of Customer-Centric Retail with AI and Unified CommerceConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—Infographic
