Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | April 5, 2021 premium New Retail in China: Tencent Invests in Rakuten, Seeks Collaboration in E-Commerce We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Tencent’s investment in Japanese e-commerce solutions provider Rakuten. We also discuss the latest funding update for JD Property and Pinduoduo’s renewed commitment to digitalizing its agricultural product supply chain.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 31, 2021 premium Think Tank: Community Group Buying in China—Advantages of the Model and Future Prospects Coresight Research’s new Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond. In this report, we explore the community group-buying market in China, covering a timeline of key developments and the advantages that the model presents for both consumers and retailers. We discuss the key players in the China market—including startups and Internet giants—and consider the future of the market in China and internationally.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 30, 2021 premium US Department Store Insights, 4Q20: Elevated Digital Sales and Strength in Home and Active Categories Coresight Research’s new US Department Store Insights quarterly series covers the recent performance of Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom, highlighting trends in comparable sales, revenue, digital sales, product categories and areas of note by management. In this report, we look at the performance of the three retailers in the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20, ended January 30, 2021) and discuss relevant fiscal 2020 highlights. Read More
Product TypeEvent Coverage Product TypeEvent Coverage | March 26, 2021 Register for free access Alibaba’s Tmall Global Summit: Retail Opportunities and Strategies for Success in China’s E-Commerce Market Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, moderated Alibaba’s Tmall Global Summit on March 25, 2021. We present three key insights from the event, covering a framework for brands to enter the China market, strategies for startups to go global and recommendations for brands to succeed in China.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 25, 2021 premium US Home-Goods Retailers Step Up Focus on Mobile Applications Home-goods retailers are stepping up their focus on mobile applications as part of a wider pivot to e-commerce. We discuss the most recent initiatives taken by Home Depot, IKEA and Tractor Supply to improve their mobile app offerings.Read More
Product TypeDeep Dive Product TypeDeep Dive | March 25, 2021 premium Playbook: Alternative Models in Retail The new Coresight Research Playbook series provides recommendations for brands, retailers and marketplaces seeking to tap growth segments and emerging trends. In this Playbook, we present six key strategies for retail players to capitalize on gradually maturing alternative models in retail: collaboration, DTC (direct to consumer), rental, resale and subscription. We discuss examples of the strategies and models across multiple categories, with a focus on the US market. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 24, 2021 premium India Retail Insights: Tata Group To Put Its Eggs in BigBasket—Acquisitions Boost Conglomerate’s Retail Presence As part of Coresight Research’s India Retail Insights series, we examine Tata Group’s competitive positioning within retail—against the dominance of Reliance Industries—and the implications of its impending acquisition of a majority stake in online grocery retailer BigBasket. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 18, 2021 premium Target Financial Community Meeting 2021: Focus on Fulfillment, Partnerships and Store Expansion This Year The Coresight Research team attended Target’s virtual Financial Community Meeting on March 2, 2021. We present our top takeaways from the event, including the company’s continued investment in its supply chain, its assortment expansion through partnerships and private-label launches, and its focus on digital and flexible fulfillment capabilities.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 17, 2021 premium January and February 2021 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 30.7%; All Sectors Report Positive Growth Against Weak 2020 We review data for retail in China in total and by sector for January and February 2021—a period that saw sales jump significantly year over year, against weak comparatives for the Covid-impacted period of 2020. Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 16, 2021 Register for free access US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Further Decelerates to 56% The Coresight Research and IRI monthly US CPG Sales Tracker provides our data-driven insights into online sales trends in the US CPG industry—covering the product categories of food & beverage; health & beauty; and general merchandise & homecare. In this free report, we present five key insights from the four weeks ended January 24, 2021Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 11, 2021 premium Walmart Analyst Day 2021: Company To Continue Playing Offense with New Flywheel Strategy The Coresight Research team attended Walmart’s virtual Analyst Day 2021. We present key insights from the event, covering the company’s new flywheel business model and its expansion strategies moving forward.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 9, 2021 premium How Are US Home and Home-Improvement Retailers Handling Returns? We discuss seven measures that US home and home-improvement retailers use to manage their returns processes, including updates in light of increased e-commerce demand. We include examples from retailers including Home Depot, IKEA, Macy’s, Wayfair and Williams-Sonoma and innovators such as Position Imaging and Newmine.Read More
Product TypeInsight Report Product TypeInsight Report | March 9, 2021 premium New Retail in China: Tencent Pilots Centralized Portal for WeChat Mini Programs We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including Tencent’s launch of a centralized portal for brands and retailers’ WeChat mini programs. We also discuss the IPO prospectus filing from JD Logistics and the opening of a Tmall Luxury Pavillion store by Italian high-end shoe brand Santoni.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | March 5, 2021 Register for free access Qurate Retail Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA) Qurate Retail is a US-based video commerce company, selling various consumer products through television channels, video platforms and mobile applications. Headquartered in Colorado, the company operates in China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, the UK and the US.Read More
Product TypeCompany Profile Product TypeCompany Profile | March 5, 2021 Register for free access Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) Pinduoduo is a Chinese e-commerce retailer, selling a range of merchandise. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company operates its group-buying retail model throughout China.Read More
