Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | February 28, 2023 Premium Earnings Insights 4Q22, Week 5: Floor & Decor, TJX and Walmart Post Solid Sales Momentum; Alibaba and Home Depot See Slowed GrowthThe Earnings Insights series features highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report fourth-quarter 2022 earnings. This week, includes highlights from Alibaba, Bath & Body Works, Floor & Decor Holdings and more.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | December 20, 2022 Premium 3Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: A Mixed Quarter for Retail Amid Inflationary PressuresThis report offers analysis of the third quarter of 2022 performance of Coresight 100 companies mostly based in the US. We assess the recent performance of selected retailers, brands and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | December 14, 2022 Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2023: CalendarThe retail calendar in China sees a number of festivals and holidays that brands and retailers can tap with promotional campaigns. Use our 2023 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the China market. Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | December 9, 2022 Premium Alibaba (NYSE: BABA, SEHK: 9988) Company ProfileAlibaba is a China-based e-commerce retailer of beauty, consumer goods, electronics, fashion and home products. Headquartered in Hangzhou, the company operates in Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, the US and Vietnam.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | November 22, 2022 Premium 100 Retail Companies, 10 Years: Analyzing Financial Performance and Winning StrategiesOur analysis of 100 retail companies covers their 10-year financial performance as well as winning strategies to emulate high-performing companies. We analyze sales growth, margins, free cash flow, return on capital and debt levels for small, medium and large companies.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 22, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q22, Week 4: Bath & Body Works, BJ’s, Macy’s and Walmart Raise Guidance; Alibaba and Target See Slow GrowthOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers within our Coresight 100 coverage list, as they report third-quarter 2022 earnings. This week includes highlights from Alibaba, Bath & Body Works and BJ’s Wholesale Club, among others.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | November 16, 2022 Premium Singles’ Day 2022: Platforms Discard Traditional GMV Metrics and Focus on Immersive and Sustainable ShoppingIn our Singles’ Day 2022 wrap up, we provide an overview of the festival’s main events, including analysis of the initiatives and performances of major e-commerce players during the most challenging Singles’ Day to date.Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | November 9, 2022 Premium Alibaba Singles’ Day 2022 Initiatives: Focusing on New Technologies and Loyalty Programs for Long-Term GrowthAlibaba’s 2022 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (also known as Singles’ Day) festivities include several initiatives to increase engagement and raise awareness about its 11.11 offerings. This report covers several of these initiatives.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | October 12, 2022 Premium RetailTech: Cloud Computing—Amazon vs. Google vs. MicrosoftAs part of our RetailTech series, we outline the benefits and types of cloud computing, and discuss the “Big Three” providers of cloud computing services—Amazon, Google and Microsoft—as well as other providers of cloud services and cloud applications. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | October 11, 2022 Premium One Month to Singles’ Day: Platforms Release Their Festival Plans for 11.11The world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day is one month away. As part of our countdown to Singles’ Day 2022, we present major e-commerce platforms’ plans for this year’s festival and discuss the influence of short-video platforms, such as Douyin and Kuaishou, on 11.11.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | September 20, 2022 Premium 2Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Many Retailers Post Negative Sales Growth as Demand for Discretionary Goods ErodesWe analyze the second quarter of 2022 performance of select, mostly US-based retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms in terms of revenues, earnings per share and comps, considering consensus estimates and year-over-year changes.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | September 12, 2022 Premium Two Months to Singles’ Day: How Brands Can Leverage Web 3.0 for The World’s Largest Online Shopping FestivalThe world’s largest online shopping festival is just two months away. As part of our countdown to Singles’ Day 2022, we cover what companies should consider before entering China’s metaverse and Web 3.0 space as a part of the event.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | August 26, 2022 Premium Market Outlook: China Retail—The $6 Trillion Sector Recovers SlowlyIn this Market Outlook, we explore the Chinese retail market. We discuss the market’s performance, scale and trajectory, as well as major market factors and trends to watch in 2022 and beyond. We also analyze China’s leading retail companies and innovators bringing change to the space.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | August 9, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 2Q22, Week 2: Colgate, Crocs, CVS, Floor & Decor, L’Oréal and Sprouts Post Strong Results; Alibaba Sales Remain FlatOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 7, 2022, including Alibaba, Carter’s Inc, Clorox Company and Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., among others.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | July 1, 2022 Premium 6.18 Shopping Festival Tests Chinese Consumer Appetite For Discounts and Deals Following LockdownsThis year’s 6.18 Shopping Festival tested the appetite of Chinese consumers amid continued lockdowns and supply chain disruptions that have dominated the country in 2022. This report discusses the performance of e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and Alibaba’s Tmall and cover three key trends that we saw during this year’s 6.18 event.Read More