April 14, 2020 Insight Report Premium Insights from China: How Brands Can Harness the Power of KOLs and KOCsKey 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
April 13, 2020 Deep Dive Premium European Apparel Retailing: Value and E-Commerce Continue To Set the PaceIn 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.
April 10, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 15: Dean & DeLuca Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyOur 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.
April 8, 2020 Insight Report Premium East-to-West Learnings: How Chinese Grocery Retailers Have Enhanced Efficiency To Get Food to Consumers during the Coronavirus CrisisDuring 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.
April 3, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 14: GameStop Announces Store ClosuresOur 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.
April 2, 2020 Deep Dive Premium 4Q19 US Retail Inventory Tracker: Higher Inventory Turnover Due to Solid Holiday Sales and Disciplined ApproachesIn 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.
April 1, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Pinduoduo: What’s Driving Growth for China’s Group-Buying PlatformPinduoduo 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 HeadWe present Three Things You Need To Know on Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to Head
March 31, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Coronavirus Insights: A Look Back To Look Ahead—The Great Recession of 2007–2009 and TodayWe 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.
March 27, 2020 Store Tracker Databank Members Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2020, Week 13: RTW Retailwinds Announces Store ClosuresOur 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.
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 26, 2020 Deep Dive Premium Amazon India and Flipkart: Head to HeadIndia’s marketplace-led e-commerce landscape is far less developed than China’s or its Western counterparts, but it’s growing quickly, from just $39 billion in 2017 to an expected $64 billion in 2020. Homegrown marketplace platform Flipkart realized this early on and enjoyed nearly unrivalled dominion over the Indian market until Amazon entered the fray in 2013.
March 24, 2020 Insight Report Premium New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, ByteDance’s News Platform Jinritoutiao Launches “Play at Home” FunctionAs China slowly but surely emerges from the the coronavirus outbreak, retailers are leveraging the tools they deployed during the toughest periods to accelerate recovery. Others are finding creative ways to clear unsold inventory and reengage with consumers.
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 23, 2020 Insight Report Premium Coronavirus Insights: US Drugstores Step Up; Potential Drug Shortages Could Be a Long-Term ConcernWith the coronavirus continuing to spread globally, US drugstore chains CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens are responding to the shifting landscape by rolling out key initiatives. We discuss the supportive measures that these companies are implementing, and we consider the potential long-term drug shortages that could result from the coronavirus outbreak.
