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Insight Report | January 9, 2020 Premium

Estée Lauder Beauty: A Timeline of Key Events

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.

Event Coverage | January 9, 2020

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CES 2020, Day 2: Physical Retail, Tourism and Data Strategy

The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020. We offer our top five insights from the second day of the event, including the transition of digitally native brands into physical retail, increasing demand for personalized travel experiences and the explosion of data in healthcare retail.

Event Presentation | January 8, 2020 Premium

East to West: What Retailers Can Learn from Asia’s Dynamic Retail Ecosystems

On January 8, 2020, Coresight Research presented at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This presentation covers learnings from the East than can be applied to retail in the West, including product discovery, shopping festivals and spectacular retail. We also present 11 takeaways from the 11.11 festival (Alibaba’s Singles’ Day).

Event Coverage | January 8, 2020

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CES 2020, Day 1: Self-Care, Connected Cities and Health Tech

The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020 and offer our top five insights from the first day of this seminal event, including technology that delivers ultra-personalized, on-demand products and health services that help brands build consumer relationships.

Deep Dive | January 8, 2020 Premium

Amazon Apparel Update: An Analysis of Listings on Amazon Fashion

In collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, we aggregated data on almost 1 million women’s and men’s clothing products listed on Amazon.com. We analyze apparel listings by category, brand and seller to identify key trends on Amazon Fashion.

Event Coverage | January 7, 2020

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CES 2020: Insights from the Media Days

The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas this week for CES 2020, held on January 7–10. We present our top five insights from the media days on January 5–6, including the new Intelligence of Things, the application of 5G in agriculture and the consumerization of artificial intelligence.

Insight Report | January 7, 2020 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: January 2020—Top Trends Include Paperbag Pants and Belted Blazers

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.

Insight Report | January 7, 2020 Premium

Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report: January 2020

The Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Data Report uses data analytics to predict the future of emerging and established fashion trends. Oversized hoodies and belted blazers are two trends to watch, based on search patterns and average selling price.

Question of the Week | January 6, 2020 Free Report

What Are the Key Challenges Involved in In-Store Retail Operations?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the Key Challenges Involved in In-Store Retail Operations?

Insight Report | January 6, 2020 Premium

Computer Vision and Visual Search: Transforming Retail Operations and the Shopping Experience

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.

Analyst Corner | January 5, 2020

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Weinswig’s Weekly—January 5, 2020

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the challenges retailers may (continue to) face in 2020.

Store Tracker | January 3, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 1: Michaels Companies Names New CEO

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Michaels Companies in the US and Joy in the UK.

Deep Dive | January 2, 2020 Premium

Rental, Subscription and Resale: How Companies Are Tapping Demand

Under pressure from subscription and rental services, mainstream retailers are launching rental services of their own and teaming up with digital natives. We’re seeing brick-and-mortar retailers strike collaboration deals with online subscription services, launch their own services—and be acquired as digital natives look for physical space.

Analyst Corner | December 26, 2019

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Weinswig’s Weekly—December 29, 2019

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at 10 things we learned in 2019—and what they mean for 2020.

Insight Report | December 26, 2019 Premium

November 2019 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

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.