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Insight Report | July 11, 2019 Premium

Amazon Prime Day 2019 Preview

Coresight Research estimates Amazon could generate approximately $5.8 billion in global product sales on Prime Day 2019, up by around half from our $3.9 billion estimate for 2018. Growth will be supported by the event being extended to from 36 hours to 48 hours.

Insight Report | July 11, 2019 Premium

Four Months to Singles’ Day: Planning a Content Marketing Strategy for 11.11

In our monthly reports counting down to Singles’ Day, we help retailers prepare for the event. In this report, we discuss the content marketing strategies on Taobao and Tmall.

Deep Dive | July 10, 2019 Premium

RetailTech: Supply-Chain Software

Managing and optimizing the supply chain represents the center of a retailer, coordinating business planning and the production and distribution of goods throughout the enterprise.

Flash Report | July 10, 2019

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Cisco to Acquire Acacia Communications for $2.6 Billion in Cash

On July 9, 2019, Cisco announced an agreement to acquire optical-networking equipment manufacturer Acacia Communications for a $2.6 billion in cash, net of cash and marketable securities.

Deep Dive | July 10, 2019 Free Report

Driving Shopper Traffic with Sustainable Retail Models

We look at the growing importance of sustainability in retail and, using the results of a consumer survey, we offer a case study of a sustainably positioned retail business — Watermill Express.

Insight Report | July 10, 2019 Premium

US-China Trade Issues: As Trade Talks Resume, Is a Resolution In Sight?

We continue our weekly coverage of the US-China tariff issue with a focus on recent developments in agriculture.

Company Earnings Update | July 10, 2019

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Ocado (LSE: OCDO) 1H19 Results: Losses Deepen Due to Andover Disruption; Solutions Growth Hampered by Morrisons Holiday

Ocado reported 1H19 total sales of £882.3 million up 10.9% year over year with retail and solutions revenues growing 10.2% and 20.6%, year over year, respectively.

Insight Report | July 9, 2019 Premium

Fast Retail: Opportunities for Digitally Native Brands

Fast retail is Coresight Research’s term for a new approach to retail featuring shorter leases, more shared spaces and more short-term stores. In this report, we profile the prevailing major fast retail formats in the US, ranging from pop-ups to marketplaces.

Insight Report | July 9, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: Japanese Department Store Takashimaya to Retreat From China Market

Takashimaya will exit China after its seven years of loss making, partly due to the store location which was not positioned as a luxury spot, as well as stiff competition from other department store players, some of which chose to collaborate with Internet companies to implement digital transformation and improve traffic.

Question of the Week | July 8, 2019 Free Report

Why Do US Shoppers Use BOPIS Services?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why Do US Shoppers Use BOPIS Services?

Deep Dive | July 8, 2019 Premium

New Consumer Attitudes Drive US Plus-Size Apparel Demand

Coresight Research estimates the woman’s plus-size clothing market in the US is approximately $30.7 billion in 2019. Women who wear plus sizes spend less per capita on apparel and live in lower income households relative to the overall female population.

Insight Report | July 5, 2019 Premium

30 Global Retail Cities: Berlin

Highlights from Berlin include Kurfürstendamm, one of Europe’s greatest shopping boulevards; and Mulackstrasse, which offers three blocks of distinctive fashion on one little street.

Insight Report | July 5, 2019 Premium

Luxury Brands’ Exhibitions in China: A Secret Weapon to Win the Hearts of Shoppers

We look at recent exhibitions by luxury brands and their impact, particularly on social media. These exhibitions suit the current trend and the needs of Chinese consumers in terms of the “clock in” culture and “taste upgrade” on social media.

Analyst Corner | July 5, 2019

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WEINSWIG’S WEEKLY JULY 5 2019

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the growing silver market, offering insights into US seniors’ buying habits.

Company Earnings Update | July 5, 2019

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Primark (LSE: ABF) 9M19 Trading Update: Lower Markdowns and Better Buying to Boost Margins

Associated British Foods (ABF) reported its trading update for the 40 weeks ended June 22. This report focuses on Primark, the company’s retail business.