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Insights from China: The Booming Bubble Tea Market in China

Coresight August 20, 2019

China’s booming bubble tea market has experienced a high CAGR of 20% between 2014 and 2018, according to Qianzhan. Innovations in bubble tea recipes, modern tea houses serving as hang-out venues for consumers as well as viral marketing are factors that attribute to demand.

Insight Report

Insights from China: The Booming E-Cigarette Market in China

Coresight August 6, 2019

Domestic and foreign e-cigarette players are eying expansion in the China market, with e-cigarettes being promoted as safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes. In fact, the stated intended use (by many of the companies) is to provide a safer alternative for smokers to stop using tobacco.

Event Coverage

Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019: Top Five Insights from Three Days at the Beauty Industry’s Leading Event

Coresight August 6, 2019

The Coresight Research team was in Las Vegas for Cosmoprof North America 2019. The three-day event was jammed with opportunities to see the latest trends in the industry and learn from key players how they’re using new strategies to tap the potential of the fast-changing market.

Insight Report

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: Top Trends Include Satin Skirts and Utility Dresses

Coresight August 2, 2019

The Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights the fashion trends that are emerging, growing and maturing- offering insights for designers, planners, retailers, buyers and merchandisers.

Event Coverage

Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019: Day 3

Coresight August 1, 2019

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for the wrapup report covers innovative amd emerging brands.

Event Coverage

All Retailers Want in on CBD: Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019 Day 2

Coresight July 30, 2019

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for day two was CBD: all retailers want in on the trend.

Event Coverage

Insights from Cosmoprof North America 2019 Day 1: “All Beauty Brands will be Clean Beauty Brands in the Future”

Coresight July 29, 2019

The Coresight Research team attended Cosmoprof North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The theme for day one was, “Beauty with a conscience is driving innovation across all beauty categories.”

Deep Dive

Casualization Drives Growth in the US Menswear Market

Coresight July 25, 2019

Growth in the $89B US menswear market is driven by demand for more casual apparel. Athletic menswear brands, Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour, are taking market share from traditional brands.

Deep Dive

2019 China E-Commerce Trends Midyear Update

Coresight July 22, 2019

Several major trends have solidified in the first half of 2019. The new e-commerce law has driven customers to buy though official, regulated channels, putting daigou on a downward trajectory.

Insight Report

Insights from China: How Brands Can Use Video App TikTok

Coresight June 25, 2019

Short video platform TikTok and its Chinese version Douyin have launched creative features that can help to engage users, such as challenges and duets. Brands can leverage the app to create entertaining and engaging videos to promote their products.

Insight Report

Retail-Tech Landscape—Reality Technology

Coresight June 17, 2019

Reality Technology—Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR)—offers innovative ways of engaging with consumers. This retail-tech landscape lists notable reality technology startups focusing on applications including virtual try-on, marketing and social commerce.

Insight Report

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Innovative Companies Emphasize Personalization, Sustainability, Subscriptions and Grooming

Coresight June 7, 2019

Coresight Research has selected five inspiring Father’s Day gift ideas from innovative brands including GiftNow, Same But Different, MYRO, Birchbox Grooming, and OneBlade.

Sector Overview

Sector Overview: US Home and Home Improvement Retailers

Coresight June 6, 2019

US consumer confidence appears to have peaked and spending preferences are still directed at home improvement, but the growth rate of spending on home improvement is expected to slow.

Event Coverage

Retail Innovation Club Annual Event: Start-Ups are Central to Consumer-Driven Innovation

Coresight June 6, 2019

On June 3, Israel’s Retail Innovation Club hosted its annual event in Netanya, Israel, connecting senior members of the retail industry with Israeli retail-tech start-ups. This report features our insights from the event.

Insight Report

US Grocery Embraces Pop-Ups

Coresight June 5, 2019

Grocery retailers and brands have started experimenting with pop-up stores. Some include online pure-play retailer Jet.com, meal kits firm Blue Apron, brand owner Kraft, startup SÜPRMARKT and gourmet food retailer Harry & David