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Insight Report | November 7, 2019 Premium

Beauty Insights: Brands and Retailers See Strong Growth in Travel Retail

The global travel retail market has witnessed robust growth over the past few years, in part due to the increasing number of Chinese travelers. Beauty brands are now implementing strategies to further increase product sales at airports and other duty-free stores.

Insight Report | November 6, 2019 Free Report

China Outbound Tourists Survey 2019: Infographic

Our infographic focuses on the results of our fifth annual survey of Chinese overseas tourists’ travel, spending behavior and preferences.

Event Coverage | November 6, 2019

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2019 Adobe Analyst Meeting: Driving Growth from Creativity, Digital Documents and Customer Experience Management

Adobe announced plans to more than double its total addressable market from $108 billion last year to $128 billion in 2022.

Event Coverage | November 6, 2019

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Kroger Analyst Day 2019: Confidence in Restock Kroger; Digital Fuelling Shopper Loyalty

In Kroger’s analyst day 2019, management outlined key growth strategies – including the benefit of “incrementaility” from digital channels: Over 50% of Kroger’s revenue from delivery and pickup services comes from competitors. And, as customers shop across more modalities (channels), they bring more sales from rivals to Kroger.

Deep Dive | November 6, 2019 Premium

Chinese Outbound Tourists Survey 2019: Growing Traveler Numbers Fuel Total Spending Growth

This report details the results of our fifth annual survey of Chinese overseas tourists’ travel, spending behavior and preferences.

Deep Dive | November 6, 2019 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Syte — Providing Retailers With AI-Powered Visual Search

Finding the right product can be a challenge for online shoppers: Visual search aided by AI could drastically cut returns by helping consumers find the right items and “see” how they’ll look in the home or on the person.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | November 5, 2019 Premium

Global Eyewear Market: Technology, Sustainability and Customization Are Shaping the Industry’s Future

Global eyewear market growth has been slow – but Coresight Research believes there are pockets of opportunity in the eyewear market as innovative startups create new product and service offerings – and as established players up their games to expand the market.

Insight Report | November 5, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Alibaba Partners with New Universal Beijing Resort

Universal Beijing Resort is partnering with Alibaba to use Alibaba’s Business Operation System to accelerate its digital transformation.

Question of the Week | November 4, 2019 Free Report

How Is Robotics Transforming Retail?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Is Robotics Transforming Retail?

Deep Dive | November 4, 2019 Premium

US Furniture and Furnishings E-Commerce: Digital-First Retailers Bid for Greater Share

While online has major inroads in the biggest nonfood categories, it has moved more slowly in furniture and home furnishings. We see that changing.

Event Coverage | November 4, 2019

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Global Smart Supply Chain Summit 2019: Technology Is Driving Improvement in the Efficiency of Supply Chains

The efficiency of supply chain operations is being driven by the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as 5G connectivity. The 2019 Global Smart Supply Chain Summit in China brought together a number of supply chain leaders to discuss this topic, as well as other important themes, including sustainability and the changing consumer landsape

Flash Report | November 4, 2019

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Google to Acquire Wearable Device Maker Fitbit for $2.1 Billion in Cash

On November 1, 2019, Fitbit announced an agreement to be acquired by Google for $7.35 per share in cash, representing a deal value of approximately $2.1 billion.

Insight Report | November 2, 2019 Premium

30 Global Retail Cities: Seoul

With this series, 30 Global Retail Cities, we profile the world’s major shopping cities – from fashion capitals such as Milan to shopping hubs such as Honolulu. This week, we look at the top stores and must-see shopping streets in Seoul.

Analyst Corner | November 1, 2019

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Weinswig’s Weekly—November 1, 2019

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the implications of the latest round of Brexit uncertainty for UK holiday spending.

Store Tracker | November 1, 2019 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 44: US Store Closures Total Nears 9,000

Our 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 UK and Walgreens in the UK and US. In the US, year-to-date announced closures have already exceeded the total we recorded for the full year 2018.