Question of the Week | June 24, 2019 Free Report How Much Does the US Depend on China for Its Furniture Imports?QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Much Does the US Depend on China for Its Furniture Imports? Read More
Deep Dive | June 24, 2019 Premium Reviewing Grocery Tech Innovations from Walmart and KrogerThe digitalization of grocery retailing is about much more than e-commerce. In the US, Walmart and Kroger are leading the charge in digital adoption across the grocery supply chain. In this report, we review a number of grocery tech innovations from these two retailers. Read More
Flash Report | June 24, 2019 Register for Free Access Facebook Announces its New Digital Cryptocurrency: the LibraOn June 18, 2019 Facebook a new subsidiary named Calibra, whose first project is a digital wallet for a new global currency called Libra that is powered by blockchain technology but backed by real assets. Read More
Flash Report | June 24, 2019 Register for Free Access Carrefour Announces Sale of Majority Stake in Its China Operations to Suning.comCarrefour has agreed to sell an 80% stake in its China business to Suning.com. Read More
Insight Report | June 21, 2019 Premium 30 Global Retail Cities: TokyoTokyo is the financial, political and commercial center of Japan. The retail scene offers everything from high end boutiques to quirky vintage stores, unique boutiques, colorful street art and innovative experiential stores. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 21, 2019 Register for Free Access WEINSWIG’S WEEKLY JUNE 21 2019This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how consumer expectations around sustainability are shifting – and what companies can do to meet these rising expectations. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 21, 2019 Register for Free Access Kroger (NYSE: KR) 1Q19 Results: Comp Growth Slows, Management Guides for an UptickFor 1Q19, Kroger reported same-store sales growth ex fuel of 1.5%, below the consensus estimate of 1.7% and slowing from 1.9% in the prior quarter. Read More
Store Tracker | June 21, 2019 Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2019, Week 25: Rebag Continues Store ExpansionCoresight Research tracks news about store closures, openings and bankruptcies. Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker focuses on department stores and specialty retail stores, including, but not limited to, those selling softlines, hardlines, consumer electronics, groceries and furniture. Read More
Insight Report | June 21, 2019 Premium May 2019 UK Retail Sales: Soft Growth, Driven by Smaller RetailersThe ONS reported weak growth of 2.1% year over year in May, driven by smaller retailers. Large retailers, which form the bulk of most sectors, eked out a 0.9% year-over-year increase. Read More
Insight Report | June 21, 2019 Premium US-China Trade Issues: The Battle for ApparelUS-China trade issues continue to affect different industries. In this report, we review recent developments in the tariff dispute and the impact on apparel. Read More
Event Coverage | June 21, 2019 Register for Free Access Notes from Salesforce Connections 19: Enhancements to Customer 360 Platform to Help Retailers Personalize the Customer ExperienceThe Salesforce Connections 19 conference focused on enhancements to the company’s Customer 360 platform, which aims to create platforms and tools to connect customers and other stakeholders in a new way, creating human connections for great experiences. Read More
Insight Report | June 20, 2019 Premium China’s Midyear 6.18 Shopping Festival Wrap-Up: Lower-Tier Cities and Group Buying Become the Winning FormulaIn this year’s 6.18 shopping festival, e-commerce platforms such as JD.com, Tmall and Pinduoduo reported record sales, backed by growing popularity of group buying and increasing buying power in tier 3 and below cities. Read More
Event Coverage | June 20, 2019 Register for Free Access Insights from Product Innovation Apparel New YorkOn June 17-18, the Coresight Research team attended the PI Apparel New York conference. The event brought together retail industry disrupters to discuss retail challenges and coming technologies that can solve many of them. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 20, 2019 Register for Free Access Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) 4Q19 Results: Exits the Year on a High Note, Strong Fusion Growth, Solid Full-Year GuidanceOracle reported fiscal 4Q19 results that beat consensus estimates and possesses several growth drivers to grow earnings faster than revenues in fiscal 2020. Read More
Insight Report | June 20, 2019 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Robotics Brings Productivity to the Supply Chain and Speeds Last-Mile DeliveryHeavy industry has used robotics for decades – but now it is gaining traction in apparel and retail. Robots offer improvement in supply chain by enhancing speed to market, better logistics, better warehousing and speedier last-mile deliver Read More
