Insight Report | November 22, 2019 Premium “Store” Tour: Freshippo’s Immersive Art SupermarketThis report offers an insight into Freshippo’s Crazy Art Supermarket in Shanghai. We outline how Alibaba’s supermarket chain is bringing New Retail experiences to China’s consumers in conjunction with Mumu Art Museum and British artist Lucy Sparrow. Read More
Store Tracker | November 22, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 47: TJX Expands Retail FootprintOur 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. Read More
Deep Dive | November 21, 2019 Premium Cannabis Insights: The CBD ConsumerOur new survey sheds light on the CBD boom. We look at who is buying CBD, where they buy it and why they use it—to review the opportunity for retailers to enter this fast-growing category. Read More
Insight Report | November 21, 2019 Premium Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing New Entrants, from Allbirds to EverlaneContinuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we discuss the new entrants to Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms, which participated in the shopping holiday for the first time this year. Looking to penetrate the China market, these brands—across multiple sectors including beauty, parent-and-baby and personal care—employed different strategies to promote their products and engage with consumers. Read More
Insight Report | November 20, 2019 Premium Costco: A Timeline of Key EventsThis report looks at Costco’s rise from its first warehouse in 1983 in Seattle to over 780 by the end of 2019, $152.7 billion in revenue in FY19 and its current international expansion. Read More
Insight Report | November 20, 2019 Premium Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing Four New Retail StrategiesThis year’s Singles’ Day was another record-breaker. Each year, Alibaba tweaks its approach based on prior years’ learnings. New Retail was the key this year. Read More
Insight Report | November 19, 2019 Premium New Retail Briefing: Alipay Now Available to Visitors to ChinaDigital payment platform Alipay is now available for otherwise cash-carrying visitors to China; WeChat followed suit the next day. Read More
Question of the Week | November 18, 2019 Free Report How Does E-Commerce Penetration in Furniture and Homeware Compare with Other Categories?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Does E-Commerce Penetration in Furniture and Homeware Compare with Other Categories? Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2019 Premium Store Tour: Adidas Ups Its Game with New London FlagshipAdidas’ new London flagship store brings together a brand-building experience, digital integration and product customization in the latest example of “spectacular retail.” Read More
Deep Dive | November 13, 2019 Premium UK Department Stores: A Year of DeclineDepartment stores in the UK are facing tough conditions while being tied into long leases. Some UK retailers have entered into administration or used company voluntary arrangements to prevent collapse. This report focuses on the struggles of four of the UK’s biggest names: Debenhams, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis. Read More
Insight Report | November 12, 2019 Premium Insights from China: Opportunities in China’s Booming Parent-and-Baby E-Commerce MarketWith China’s recent relaxation of its one-child policy in 2016, alongside an increase in the average national household income, the parent-and-baby market is seeing consistent growth across the country. In this report, we discuss the booming parent-and-baby sector in China, with a focus on the e-commerce landscape. Read More
Insight Report | November 12, 2019 Premium Holiday 2019: Consumer Survey Insights—Gen-Zers Show Biggest Gains in Spending IntentConsidering US consumer spending plans, destination preferences and shopping habits, we assess the retail outlook for the 2019 holiday season. We present key trends across different age groups, and offer key insights into the expected use of online platforms and associated services. Read More
Flash Report | November 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Singles’ Day 2019: What We Saw from AlibabaContinuing our coverage of Alibaba’s Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we provide early sales updates from Hangzhou on November 11, including record-breaking milestones and increasing channel diversity for brand promotions. Read More
Question of the Week | November 11, 2019 Free Report What Products Do Chinese Tourists Buy While on Overseas Trips?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Products Do Chinese Tourists Buy While on Overseas Trips? Read More
Insight Report | November 8, 2019 Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: November 2019 – Top Trends Include Oversized Blazers and Ruched Mini DressesThis month’s Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Fashion Trend Report identifies Ruched mini dresses and oversized blazers as emerging fashion trends likely to rise in popularity. Read More