February 19, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Disrupts Global Supply Chain, Particularly in FashionFactories in China have been operating at partial capacity due to the coronavirus outbreak, impacting on supply chains globally. With the duration of the outbreak still uncertain, we consider the potential short-and long-term effects of labor shortages and transportation restrictions on the apparel and smartphone market segments in particular.
February 19, 2020 Insight Report Premium 2020 Tax Tracker, Week 2: Tax Filings Narrow the Gap with Last Year, Refunds Still DownWhile tax returns and refunds are progressing slightly more slowly this year than last, the IRS expects the pace to increase in the two weeks following the President’s Day long weekend.
February 18, 2020 Insight Report Premium Consumer Tech Briefing: Retailers Drive Customer Engagement through AR TechnologyEach month, our Consumer Tech Briefing series discusses recent developments in the world of technology. This month, we focus on recent product launches involving augmented reality technology.
February 18, 2020 Insight Report Premium January 2020 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Traffic Decline Abates for the Third Month in a RowUS store traffic continued falling in January, for the third month in a row. The bright spot is that while footfall is declining, shopper yield has been rising: Fewer people are hitting the stores, but they spend more when they do.
February 18, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Delta Air Lines To Invest $1 Billion in Sustainable FutureOn February 14, 2020, Delta Air Lines announced that it will commit $1 billion over the next decade to reduce its impact on the environment. We outline the airline’s three-part plan to becoming the first carbon-netural airline.
February 17, 2020 Insight Report Premium January 2020 US Retail Sales: Multiple Sectors Register Declines Amid Overall Slower GrowthTotal US retail sales excluding gasoline and automobiles crept up in January—but not nearly as quickly as December’s strong growth. That said, December 2019 benefited from a late Thanksgiving that pushed much holiday shopping into December.
February 17, 2020 Insight Report Premium Xcel Brands x Coresight Research Monthly Fashion Trend Report: February 2020—Top Trends Include Square-Neck Tops and Puff-Sleeve DressesThe Monthly Fashion Trend Report highlights top growing and accelerating fashion silhouettes consumers are searching and provides actionable insights for functional business units. This month’s trends with steady and accelerated growth include square neck tops and puff sleeve dresses.
February 17, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Chinese E-Commerce Platforms: Exploring the Diverse Opportunities for BrandsWe assess China’s e-commerce landscape, which has evolved over the years to become more diverse, encompassing different verticals, cross-border commerce and social media. We highlight the moves being made by major players in the sector—such as Alibaba and JD.com—to drive traffic and better serve consumers, as well as discussing the opportunities in the China market that these platforms are offering brands and retailers.
February 15, 2020 Analyst Corner Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly—February 16, 2020This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at whether this year could be the tipping point for sustainability in fashion.
February 14, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Drives Four Innovative Retail Trends in ChinaWith the Chinese government advising people to stay indoors and avoid public places, the coronavirus outbreak is driving four key retail trends in China as retailers look to provide alternative access to their products for consumers. We discuss the introduction of innovative logistics and delivery methods—including drones—as well as the “shared staff” concept being pursued by major supermarket chains.
February 14, 2020 Insight Report Premium Valentine’s Day: Making It SustainableIn the US, this year’s Valentine’s Day is set to be another record-breaker for spending, predicted to be up some 32% over last year. But how sustainable is Valentine’s Day?
February 14, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 7: Skechers Plans To Open More StoresOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Skechers and Under Armour in the US and Beales in the UK.
February 14, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Google Cloud Closes $2.6 Billion Acquisition of Analytics Company LookerGoogle Cloud’s $2.6 billion acquisition of analytics company Looker shows how the company is working hard to expand the capabilities of its fast-growing cloud business. The company has been developing its own capabilities but also using acquisitions to more quickly move into new service areas.
February 13, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: What Can We Learn from the Swine Flu Pandemic of 2009?We compare the coronavirus outbreak to the swine flu pandemic of 2009, assessing the worldwide social and economic impact of each. With the coronavirus on the verge of becoming a pandemic, we consider the actions that governments are taking to prevent its spread, as well as the significant threat it could pose to global economic growth.
February 13, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access Highlights from the “Introduction to Tmall Global” Webinar: International Opportunities and the Livestreaming TrendTmall Global held a webinar to promote its online prowess in the fast-growing China market, where younger consumers are embracing new purchasing channels—and shedding their parents’ frugal spending habits.
