June 2, 2020 Insight Report Premium Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s: #1—The Consumerization and Digitalization of Product DesignIn our Reshaping Supply Chains for the 2020s series, we analyze the technologies and trends that are enabling the evolution of the supply chain. In this report, we discuss the consumerization and digitalization of product design, which will influence change in retail supply chains as we head into the 2020s.
April 14, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020: Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion MarketIn our third annual consumer-survey report on Amazon’s position in apparel, we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings.
April 7, 2020 Deep Dive Premium New Retail Models in the Global Beauty MarketAs part of our series exploring new models of retailing across different sectors and channels, we focus on the innovative strategies being implemented by brands and retailers in the global beauty market, including Sephora and Ulta Beauty. We discuss how brands are leveraging technologies to improve the shopping experience, implementing save-a-sale programs and embracing cross-channel retail to drive shopper engagement.
April 6, 2020 Insight Report Free Report Coronavirus Insights: Learnings from NIKE’s and Lululemon’s China ExperiencesDespite the impact of the coronavirus, NIKE and Lululemon each reported favorable earnings on March 24, 2020 and March 26, 2020, respectively. With China embracing signs of recovery from the coronavirus crisis, we discuss the lessons learned by the two athletic apparel companies from their experiences in the country.
March 26, 2020 Insight Report Premium Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index: The 10 US Retailers Best Able To Weather the StormWith the ongoing coronavirus outbreak forcing store closures across the US, the Coresight Research Coronavirus Retail Robustness Index evaluates the 100 largest US retailers on their ability to cope.
March 23, 2020 Deep Dive Premium 4Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpFourth-quarter 2019 retail earnings show that many companies across the retail industry saw strong growth. However, our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveals that the CPG and department-store sectors bucked this trend, with the latter continuing to struggle. Companies across the board have updated their guidance due to coronavirus disruption in the supply chain and demand in Asia, but we are yet to see updates based on the spread of the virus to the US, with the nation moving closer to lockdown.
March 13, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: US Retailers Hit by Both Demand and Supply Chain IssuesUS retailers are assessing the impact of the coronavirus. As US retail companies reported 4Q19 earnings, many noted sharply lower sales in China and outlined the impact of supply-chain disruptions. However, suppressed retail demand in the US market is likely yet to come.
March 2, 2020 Flash Report Register for Free Access Coronavirus Briefing: How Brands Are Communicating with Consumers During the OutbreakWith the coronavirus outbreak showing no signs of slowing soon, retailers and brands in China are looking for creative ways to keep shoppers engaged with the brand as most people shun public places and avoid shopping for non-essential products.
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 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.
January 10, 2020 Event Coverage Register for Free Access CES 2020 Wrap-Up: Digital Health, Sustainability and 5G-Powered ConnectivityThe Coresight Research team attended CES 2020 in Las Vegas. We present our top five insights from the event, with a focus on healthcare technology and sustainability.
January 8, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Amazon Apparel Update: An Analysis of Listings on Amazon FashionIn collaboration with competitive intelligence provider DataWeave, we aggregated data on almost 1 million women’s and men’s clothing products listed on Amazon.com. We analyze apparel listings by category, brand and seller to identify key trends on Amazon Fashion.
January 2, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Rental, Subscription and Resale: How Companies Are Tapping DemandUnder pressure from subscription and rental services, mainstream retailers are launching rental services of their own and teaming up with digital natives. We’re seeing brick-and-mortar retailers strike collaboration deals with online subscription services, launch their own services—and be acquired as digital natives look for physical space.
December 17, 2019 Deep Dive Premium 3Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpThird-quarter 2019 retail earnings show mixed results across categories. Our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveal most companies beat consensus, but there were sectors that fared much better than others—and luxury was one that did not meet expectations despite recent recovery.
December 11, 2019 Insight Report Premium Supply Chain Briefing: A Growing Role for Predictive Analytics in RetailPredictive analytics to play an increasing role in retail: Companies across industries are embracing predictive analytics to help them predict consumer behavior to better plan marketing, pricing and assortment.