Insight Report | November 18, 2019 Premium October 2019 US Retail Sales: Declines Slow in Clothing and Department StoresUS retail sales grew again in October, but we saw mixed results at clothing specialty retailers, department stores and nonstore retailers Read More
Insight Report | November 18, 2019 Premium US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics, October 2019: Traffic Decline Eases SlightlyOctober US retail traffic and in-store metrics were a mixed bag, with fluctuations week by week and across regions. Read More
Deep Dive | November 18, 2019 Premium Singles’ Day 2019: Analyzing Brands and Retailers’ Marketing CampaignsThis report is the first in a series analyzing brands’ and retailers’ activities for Singles’ Day 2019. We assess the different promotional strategies that brands employed in the lead up to November 11 this year as they looked to increase customer engagement and maximise sales potential. Read More
Event Presentation | November 15, 2019 Premium East To West What Beauty Retailers Can Learn From Asia’s Dynamic Retail Ecosystems Read More
Analyst Corner | November 15, 2019 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—November 17, 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at another record-breaking Singles’ Day – and what it means for Western retailers. Read More
Insight Report | November 15, 2019 Premium October 2019 UK Retail Sales: Online-Only Retailers Continue to Gain Share in E-CommerceUK 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. Read More
Store Tracker | November 15, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 46: Amazon Plans To Launch New Grocery Store FormatOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Amazon in the US and supermarket chains Lidl and Sainsbury’s in the UK. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2019 Premium Singles’ Day 2019: Making an Impact around the WorldContinuing 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. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2019 Premium Store Tour: Adidas Ups Its Game with New London FlagshipAdidas’ new London flagship store brings together a brand-building experience, digital integration and product customization in the latest example of “spectacular retail.” Read More
Event Coverage | November 14, 2019 Register for Free Access SAP Outlines Focus on Growth and Operational Excellence at 2019 Capital Markets DayGerman business software group SAP announced ambitious plans to expand profit margins by five percentage points through 2023. Read More
Deep Dive | November 13, 2019 Premium UK Department Stores: A Year of DeclineDepartment stores in the UK are facing tough conditions while being tied into long leases. Some UK retailers have entered into administration or used company voluntary arrangements to prevent collapse. This report focuses on the struggles of four of the UK’s biggest names: Debenhams, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis. Read More
Deep Dive | November 13, 2019 Premium Coresight Matrix: AI Software for PersonalizationWe examine how companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve personalization using our proprietary Coresight Matrix to evaluate who’s leading and who is emerging in terms of innovation effort and market power. Read More
Event Coverage | November 13, 2019 Register for Free Access Five Key Takeaways from the AAFA Executive Think Tank 2019: The Importance of Digitalization and Transparency in Supply ChainsThe Coresight Research team attended the American Apparel and Footwear Association Executive Think Tank 2019 in Hong Kong on November 7. We discuss the key insights from the event, which touched on digitalization and transparency in supply-chain operations, as well as the secrets to entering the market in China. Read More
Insight Report | November 13, 2019 Premium Singles’ Day 2019: New Products, Enhanced Experiences and Expanded Markets Drive Alibaba’s SalesContinuing 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. Read More
Insight Report | November 12, 2019 Premium Insights from China: Opportunities in China’s Booming Parent-and-Baby E-Commerce MarketWith 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. Read More
