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Insight Report | April 28, 2020 Premium

New Retail Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week Livestreams Shows Online amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The coronavirus pandemic has caused many events around the world to be canceled or postponed, but Shanghai Fashion Week instead moved online, partnering with Tmall to livestream its shows. We discuss this move among other recent developments in China as the nation recovers from the coronavirus, including a move by food-delivery platform Meituan to boost sales by expanding its services.

Store Tracker | April 23, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 17: Neiman Marcus May File for Bankruptcy Imminently

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dollar General, Lord & Taylor and Neiman Marcus in the US and Cath Kidston and Debenhams in the UK.

Insight Report | April 23, 2020 Premium

Combined with 5G, the Internet of Things Offers New Opportunities To Enhance Operations and Experiences in Retail

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a transformative technology that may see a boom of applications in the retail industry. We discuss its potential benefits, particularly when combined with 5G connectivity. We consider how brands and retailers have begun to leverage 5G-powered IoT solutions in logistics operations as well as to enhance consumer experiences in physical retail.

Flash Report | April 17, 2020

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Bankruptcy Looms at JCPenney; Amazon and Kohl’s Could Benefit

JCPenney is reported to be preparing to file for bankruptcy as the coronavirus crisis forces it to close its stores. We review recent developments, the company’s sales mix and which retailers could gain shoppers should JCPenney close its doors for good.

Deep Dive | April 14, 2020 Premium

Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2020: Amazon Cements Its Lead in US Fashion Market

In 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.

Insight Report | April 14, 2020 Premium

Insights from China: How Brands Can Harness the Power of KOLs and KOCs

Key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key opinion consumers (KOCs) are social media influencers whose product reviews can drive sales in particular sectors by mobilizing consumer spending. We discuss how brand and retailers can tap into the China market by leveraging influencers as a marketing strategy

Deep Dive | April 13, 2020 Premium

European Apparel Retailing: Value and E-Commerce Continue To Set the Pace

In this report, we look at the European apparel retail sector, with a focus on France, Germany and the UK. In addition to discussing apparel sales in these regions, we discuss how online pure plays are on an upward growth trajectory, bucking the doom-and-gloom trend, as well as efforts by European value retailers to expand their reach and footprint. We also consider multibrand e-commerce players’ moves in the sportswear space and sustainability efforts.

Store Tracker | April 10, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 15: Dean & DeLuca Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Dean & DeLuca and Walgreens in the US and Arcadia Group, Debenhams and Walgreens Boots Alliance in the UK.

Insight Report | April 8, 2020 Premium

East-to-West Learnings: How Chinese Grocery Retailers Have Enhanced Efficiency To Get Food to Consumers during the Coronavirus Crisis

During the coronavirus crisis, Chinese domestic retailers had to react quickly to the new reality of shopping in a nationwide lockdown. We discuss the actions taken by grocery retailers to enhance efficiency in response to a surge in demand, as well as the launch of other initiatives, such as creating product bundles and forming collaborations with other industry players. We consider how learnings from these examples could be applied to other markets.

Store Tracker | April 3, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 14: GameStop Announces Store Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Fairway Market, GameStop and Shoe Carnival in the US and BrightHouse and Jack Wills in the UK.

Deep Dive | April 2, 2020 Premium

4Q19 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Higher Inventory Turnover Due to Solid Holiday Sales and Disciplined Approaches

In our quarterly US Retail Inventory Tracker reports, we analyze inventory trends among those US retailers listed in the Coresight 100. We look at the inventory levels of various retailers in 4Q19 and assess why levels may have changed from the year-ago period. The coronavirus crisis means 4Q trends will not be an accurate guide to 2020, but those retailers heading into the storm with cleaner stock levels will enjoy an advantage over more heavily stocked rivals.

Deep Dive | April 1, 2020 Premium

Pinduoduo: What’s Driving Growth for China’s Group-Buying Platform

Pinduoduo launched in 2015 and has quickly become the fastest-growing major e-commerce platform in China. In market capitalization, Pinduoduo trails giants Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and JD.com, but recently overtook Baidu.

| March 31, 2020 Free Report

Three Things You Need To Know: Amazon India and Flipkart—Head to Head

We present Three Things You Need To Know on Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head

Deep Dive | March 31, 2020 Premium

Coronavirus Insights: A Look Back To Look Ahead—The Great Recession of 2007–2009 and Today

We look back at the Great Recession of 2007–2009, to apply learnings from the sales performance of the US retail industry to the current coronavirus situation. We break down our analysis of the impact of the recession on the retail industry by sector and consider the implications for how retailers will fare the coronavirus pandemic.

Store Tracker | March 27, 2020 Databank Members

Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 13: RTW Retailwinds Announces Store Closures

Our Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, there are highlights from Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and RTW Retailwinds in the US and Frasers Group and Laura Ashley in the UK.