Deep Dive | August 21, 2023 Premium Screen Time Continues To Increase: China Consumer TrackerWe assess consumers’ increased engagement with TV, video games and livestreams over the summer break. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 20, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: There Go Amazon’s Private Labels!This week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses Amazon’s retreat in private label. Read More
Deep Dive | August 17, 2023 Premium Think Tank: Generative AI Explained—Understanding Its Power and Fundamental TechnologiesIn this Think Tank, we provide a reference guide for businesses to understand generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its foundational AI technologies. We discuss retail use cases of generative AI as well as challenges and strategies for AI technology implementation. We explore the technological prerequisites that have paved the way to the advanced AI and generative AI we see today. Read More
Deep Dive | August 16, 2023 Premium RFID in Fashion: Higher Penetration and More Advancements on the HorizonRadio-frequency identification (RFID) technology has already led to significant advancements in the fashion industry. In this report, we dive into the current state of RFID in fashion, including factors impacting growth, the competitive landscape and potential headwinds for fashion brands and retailers. Read More
Insight Report | August 16, 2023 Premium International Travel in China: New Competition as WeChat Pay and Alipay Accept Foreign Payment Cards?We assess how new payment systems announced by WeChat Pay and Alipay will unlock international tourists’ spending, affecting both Chinese and international retailers. Read More
Deep Dive | August 14, 2023 Premium Summer Break Boosts Screen Time: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how consumer behavior and engagement with TV and video games is shifting during the summer break. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 13, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The US Consumer Economy Is a Game of Chutes and LaddersThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” discusses our outlook for US retail and the consumer economy through the remainder of 2023. Read More
Insight Report | August 11, 2023 Premium Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Three Months To Go—Livestreaming Trends That Brands Must KnowSingles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just three months away! As live video has become an increasingly popular shopping channel among Chinese consumers, we look at the latest trends in livestreaming e-commerce to inform brands’ and retailers’ Singles’ Day 2023 preparations. Read More
Deep Dive | August 10, 2023 Premium 3Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Target Provides Competition for Walmart, Opportunities for Home and BeautyTarget poses a threat to Walmart in the livestreaming space. Continuing our quarterly US Livestreaming Tracker series, we analyze our latest US consumer survey findings to explore the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering popular platforms, product categories and more. Read More
Insight Report | August 9, 2023 Premium US Retail and Consumer Outlook, August 2023We present our outlook for US retail and the consumer economy. We consider why the consumer economy resembles a game of chutes and ladders, whether real declines in retail sales will continue and whether US retail is overinflated. Read More
Deep Dive | August 8, 2023 Premium Innovator Matrix: Workforce ManagementAs part of our Innovator Matrix series, which identifies the next generation of retail innovators across key technology segments, we analyze, evaluate and score the top 10 companies in the US workforce management space. Areas of innovation include communication and deskless workforce management, payroll and task management and scheduling tracking. Read More
Insight Report | August 8, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Clorox, Floor & Decor and Sprouts Farmers Market Post Solid Results; Amazon Sees Online Sales ImproveOur weekly Earnings Insights reports present insights on the performance of major retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, featuring management commentary on second-quarter 2023 earnings. This week, we offer highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 6, 2023, which include Columbia Sportswear, Clorox and Floor & Decor. Read More
Deep Dive | August 7, 2023 Premium Retail-Related Activities Stutter: China Consumer TrackerWe assess how consumers are engaging with retail in China after the summer shopping festivals. Our weekly China Consumer Tracker presents an update on Chinese consumers’ behaviors and sentiment. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 6, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Understanding the Scale and Demographics of Cross-Channel ShoppingThis week’s note, “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig,” looks at new Coresight Research data on who shops across channels and which types of consumers stick to single-channel shopping. Read More
Store Tracker | August 4, 2023 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 31: Primark Plans US ExpansionOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week includes highlights from Primark (Associated British Foods) and Greggs, among others. Read More
