Product TypeInsight Report December 2019 UK Holiday 2019 Retail Sales and Trading Review: December Recovery Too Modest To Rescue Total Holiday Sales Author Coresight January 21, 2020 With soft total growth, UK retail saw a weak 2019 holiday season overall. Beneficiaries of shifts to e-commerce and discount channels were the exceptions.
Product TypeInsight Report December 2019 US Holiday Retail Sales and Comparable Sales Review: Solid Total Growth Not Enough To Support Challenged Sectors Author Coresight January 17, 2020 US holiday retail and comparable sales show a relatively strong macro environment, but mixed results in retail. Some retailers posted strong comparabale sales growth, but for others the holiday shopping season delivered fairly modest gains.
Product TypeInsight Report Chinese New Year Preview: E-Commerce Platforms and Brands Seek To Tap into the Year of Rat’s $156 Billion in Consumer Spending Author Coresight January 16, 2020 Chinese New Year is the single most important holiday of the year in Chinese culture. We look at what retailers, brands and online platforms are doing to make the most of this annual retail opportunity.
Product TypeInsight Report US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics, December 2019: Traffic Decline Eases Author Coresight January 15, 2020 US store-based traffic was a mixed bag in December as the late Thanksgiving pushed much holiday spending into the following month. Foot traffic continued to fall, transaction volumes slid but ATV and return rates both improved.
Product TypeInsight Report December 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Late Cyber Monday Drives Jump in Costco Online Sales Author Coresight January 14, 2020 December same-store sales showed the impact of the late US Thanksgiving—and the shortest possible number of shopping days before Christmas. November was a nail-biter for some retailers, but for most results rebounded in December as major shopping days were pushed into the following month.
Product TypeInsight Report Insights from China: How Foreign Retailers Can Leverage the “She Economy” Author Coresight January 14, 2020 Women are being empowered in China, as we are seeing increasing employment rates and higher incomes for female workers. We look at the increasing shopping power of Chinese women and how foreign brands and retailers can leverage the opportunity of the thriving “She Economy.”
Product TypeInsight Report Estée Lauder Beauty: A Timeline of Key Events Author Coresight January 9, 2020 Tracking Estée Lauder’s rise to prominence from its founding in 1946 to modern beauty icon and innovator. The company now boasts a portfolio of over 25 prestige brands spanning cosmetics, skincare, haircare and fragrances with annual revenues totaling $14.9 billion in fiscal 2018.
Product TypeInsight Report Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: January 2020—Top Trends Include Paperbag Pants and Belted Blazers Author Coresight January 7, 2020 The Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: January 2020 — Top trends include paperbag pants and belted blazers, with belted blazers offering a particular opportunity at the high end with most selling for more than $500.
Product TypeInsight Report Computer Vision and Visual Search: Transforming Retail Operations and the Shopping Experience Author Coresight January 6, 2020 The retail industry has seen the rapid adoption of computer vision over the last few years. This transformative technology is enabling greater operational efficiency for retailers and is providing shoppers with new ways to explore products and interact with retailers and brands. Walmart is leading legacy retailers in the R&D of computer vision, while collaboration with emerging technology providers is a key adoption strategy for many retailers.
Product TypeInsight Report November 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China Author Coresight December 26, 2019 US, UK and China consumer data shows a mixed bag in prices, wage growth and consumer spending. This report captures the big picture and what it means for retail as we head into the new year.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—Shanghai Author Coresight December 26, 2019 Shanghai retailers up their Christmas season game with more decorations and innovative installations. In a country in which Christmas is not a traditional holiday, merchants have nonetheless grabbed the opportunity to launch holiday-themed marketing campaigns.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—London Author Coresight December 24, 2019 London retailers rise to the holiday challenge with innovative approaches to draw in and engage consumers for the 2019 holiday season. We’re seeing railway stations transform into shopping destinations, popups popping up and department stores offer a range of experiences.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: Global Holiday Cities—New York City Author Coresight December 23, 2019 New York retailers have long set the standard for holiday-themed events, and this year is no exception. Coresight Research visited some of New York City’s newer, more innovative shopping centers along with some of the must-sees.
Product TypeInsight Report November 2019 UK Retail Sales: Nonfood Sales Turn Negative Author Coresight December 20, 2019 UK retail saw a weak start to the holiday season in November 2019, with sales falling in a number of discretionary retail sectors.
Product TypeInsight Report The Landscape of China’s New Digital Economy: Reviewing Recent Trends Author Coresight December 18, 2019 The landscape of China’s digital economy has changed dramatically, with some existing players losing share of consumers' time spent on digital platforms, and a number of new companies gaining share. We assess the current marketplace and review recent trends, with a focus on major players Alibaba and Tencent.
