Product TypeInsight Report Costco: A Timeline of Key Events Author Coresight November 20, 2019 This 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.
Product TypeInsight Report Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing Four New Retail Strategies Author Coresight November 20, 2019 This 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.
Product TypeInsight Report New Retail Briefing: Alipay Now Available to Visitors to China Author Coresight November 19, 2019 Digital payment platform Alipay is now available for otherwise cash-carrying visitors to China; WeChat followed suit the next day.
Product TypeInsight Report Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing New Products Author Coresight November 19, 2019 New products were a pillar of Alibaba’s 2019 Singles’ Day shopping festival strategy, with over 1 million new products launched. We review the new offerings on Tmall to understand the significance of the new product strategy and the benefits for brands and retailers.
Product TypeInsight Report US Retail Sales, October 2019: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department Stores Author Coresight November 18, 2019 US retail sales grew again in October, but we saw mixed results at clothing specialty retailers, department stores and nonstore retailers
Product TypeInsight Report US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics, October 2019: Traffic Decline Eases Slightly Author Coresight November 18, 2019 October US retail traffic and in-store metrics were a mixed bag, with fluctuations week by week and across regions.
Product TypeInsight Report UK Retail Sales, October 2019: Online-Only Retailers Continue to Gain Share in E-Commerce Author Coresight November 15, 2019 UK retail sales were up by 3% year over year in October 2019, according to ONS data. This was slower than in September, likely due in part to further Brexit uncertainty. Online-only retailers grew sales at a double-digit pace to gain share of total UK e-commerce sales.
Product TypeInsight Report Singles’ Day 2019: Making an Impact around the World Author Coresight November 14, 2019 Continuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we visited physical stores and e-commerce websites on November 11 to gauge the adoption of the shopping holiday by retailers globally and to gather examples of 11.11 deals.
Product TypeInsight Report Store Tour: Adidas Ups Its Game with New London Flagship Author Coresight November 14, 2019 Adidas’ new London flagship store brings together a brand-building experience, digital integration and product customization in the latest example of "spectacular retail."
Product TypeInsight Report Singles’ Day 2019: New Products, Enhanced Experiences and Expanded Markets Drive Alibaba’s Sales Author Coresight November 13, 2019 Continuing our coverage of Alibaba’s Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we summarize the record-breaking sales performances of major e-commerce players on November 11, namely Alibaba and JD.com. This year, the event saw an expanded scope of new consumption and a focus on sustainability.
Product TypeInsight Report Insights from China: Opportunities in China’s Booming Parent-and-Baby E-Commerce Market Author Coresight November 12, 2019 With 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.
Product TypeInsight Report Holiday 2019: Consumer Survey Insights—Gen-Zers Show Biggest Gains in Spending Intent Author Coresight November 12, 2019 Considering 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.
Product TypeInsight Report October 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Comps Accelerate Author Coresight November 12, 2019 Costco's same-store sales picked up in October. Cato and Buckle posted a mixed bag of comps.
Product TypeInsight Report Insights from the Singles’ Day Pre-Sale Period: US Retailers’ Exposure to China Author Coresight November 11, 2019 Continuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2019 in China, we assess the performance of selected brands in the pre-sale period of the shopping holiday. In the lead-up to November 11, it seems that the exposure of US retailers and other international brands to the Chinese market may have been impacted by trade tensions and the success of targeted marketing strategies employed by indigenous brands.
Product TypeInsight Report Store Tour: Wegmans’ First NYC Grocery Store Opens in Brooklyn Author Coresight November 8, 2019 This report evaluates the Brooklyn Wegmans store according to the Coresight BEST proprietary framework: The store excels in its substantial breadth of product offerings and staff of helpful, friendly employees, but could do more on technology.
