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Deep Dive | August 12, 2021 Premium

Intelligent Demand Forecasting and On-Demand Manufacturing: Using AI Technology To Meet Consumer Expectations

Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss how retailers and brands can employ artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to respond to ever-increasing consumer expectations through accurate demand forecasting and on-demand manufacturing, creating happy return customers.

Insight Report | August 11, 2021 Premium

Three Months to Singles’ Day: Capitalizing on the Livestreaming Opportunity in China

Brands and retailers should engage with China’s livestreaming market to best position themselves for success during Singles’ Day 2021. With three months to go until the shopping festival, we explore the role that livestreaming is likely to take this year, with learnings from last year’s event and insights into the growth of the market.

Innovator Profile | August 11, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: LiSA Identifies Livestream Scalability as a Key Competitive Advantage

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile LiSA, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup enabling retailers and marketplaces to host scalable live shopping experiences.

Deep Dive | August 11, 2021 Premium

European Apparel E-Commerce Platforms: Gaining Share of an Expanding Market

While the overall Western European apparel and footwear market continues to see gradual post-pandemic recovery, pure-play e-commerce retail companies are witnessing very strong trends. We discuss the competitive landscape and outlook for three leading European apparel and footwear e-commerce retail firms in our Coresight 100 list: ASOS, Boohoo Group and Zalando. We cover four key investment areas for these e-commerce players, as well as three trends we are watching.

Event Presentation | August 10, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Leaders Circle: Demand Forecasting and On-Demand Manufacturing

We discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers.

Insight Report | August 10, 2021 Premium

Earnings Insights 2Q21, Week 2: Hanesbrands and VF Corporation See Robust Recovery; Macerich and Simon Property Group Raise Guidance

Our weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary at major US retailers as they report second-quarter 2021 earnings. This week, there are highlights from companies that reported in the week ended August 8, 2021—including Alibaba, Hanesbrands, Macerich, Simon Property Group and VF Corporation.

Free Data Graphic | August 10, 2021 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: China—The Vanguard in Luxury Consumption

We present Three Things You Need To Know: China—The Vanguard in Luxury Consumption

Deep Dive | August 10, 2021 Databank Members

US Consumer Tracker: Amazon Prime—Why Members Join the Program and Why Other Shoppers Don’t

Our latest survey report reviews Amazon Prime membership among US consumers, including the reasons shopper do or do not join the program. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are spending, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks.

Company Profile | August 9, 2021 Premium

Rent the Runway Company Profile

Rent the Runway is an online platform for accessories, apparel and footwear rental. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates in the US.

Free Data Graphic | August 9, 2021 Free Report

Coresight Bites: US Department Store Insights—E-Commerce Penetration Drops Below Fiscal 2020 Levels

We present Coresight Bites: US Department Store Insights—E-Commerce Penetration Drops Below Fiscal 2020 Levels

Innovator Profile | August 9, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: Quidol’s Dual Solution Caters for Self-Broadcasting and Corporate Live Selling

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Quidol, an interactive livestreaming company that provides e-merchants with tailored live shopping technology and supporting services. This free report is sponsored by Quidol.

Insight Report | August 9, 2021

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US CPG Sales Tracker: Online CPG Growth Accelerates, Driven by Nonfood Categories

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 into the four weeks ended July 11, 2021.

Insight Report | August 9, 2021 Premium

India Retail Insights: Digitally Native Vertical Beauty Brands Set for Next-Level Growth Through Increased Funding

In recent years, there has been a surge in digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) in India’s beauty segment. In this India Retail Insights report, we discuss the growing market and explore how three such companies are planning for rapid, large-scale expansion through investments—namely, MyGlamm, Nykaa and Purplle.

Analyst Corner | August 8, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Square Buys Now, Pays $29 Billion Later for Afterpay

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses developments in the buy now, pay later industry.

Company Profile | August 6, 2021 Premium

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX: GOOS) Company Profile

Canada Goose is a Canada-based retailer of accessories and apparel. Headquartered in Toronto, the company operates in over 50 countries.