Insight ReportNew Retail Briefing: Alibaba Buys Kaola; Kuaishou Launches a “Trustworthy Goods Festival” Coresight Research September 10, 2019 Executive Summary“New Retail” is a model for integrating online retail, offline retail and logistics across a single value chain powered by data and technology. In this biweekly series, we cover important developments in New Retail in China and beyond. Here’s what’s happening: Alibaba acquired cross-border e-commerce platform Kaola for US$2 billion. Short video app Kuaishou achieved sales of over ¥100 million (US$14 million) in its first “Trustworthy Goods Festival,” which ran August 28-30. Fliggy and Alipay partnered with the San Diego Tourism Authority and Brand USA to encourage Chinese tourists to visit San Diego. US fashion brand Everlane launched a flagship store on Tmall Global. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — Tiliter Technology Coresight Research September 10, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile Tiliter Technology, a startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to create point-of-sale and self-checkout solutions. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — Tastry Coresight Research September 10, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile Tastry, an automated, machine learning-based platform for wine sellers. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — SuperUp Coresight Research September 10, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile SuperUp, a company that leverages artificial intelligence to provide mobile shopping solutions to retailers and brands. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — Pick ‘n’ Watch Coresight Research September 10, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile Pick ‘n’ Watch, which offers a solution that uses motion sensors to detect consumer interaction with products, then automatically display relevant promotional or informational videos. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — Oriient Coresight Research September 10, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile Oriient, a company uses the Earth’s magnetic field and smartphone sensors to provide positioning services. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Question of the WeekWhere Do US Shoppers Expect to Shop This Holiday Season? Coresight Research September 9, 2019 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Where Do US Shoppers Expect to Shop This Holiday Season? Walmart and Amazon are the most popular choices among US holiday shoppers this year with over three-quarters of survey respondents expecting to buy gifts from these retailers. Among department stores, Kohl’s emerged as the most popular option. This document was generated for
Insight ReportHoliday 2019: US Retail Outlook Preview Coresight Research September 9, 2019 Executive SummaryThis report offers our first look at expected US retail demand this holiday season, ahead of our fuller holiday outlook report, publishing in later September. Coresight Research estimates a 3.5-4.0% year-over-year increase in US retail sales during the holiday months of November and December. Lower gas prices are a plus for holiday spending, providing as much as an incremental 50 basis points to sales. Consumer confidence remains high, although it has experienced greater volatility since the escalation of the US-China trade conflict. Click here to read Coresight’s coverage on US holiday retail and gain key retail insights for 2019 and prior years. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Flash ReportAlibaba Acquires Kaola to Strengthen Cross-Border E-Commerce Dominance Coresight Research September 9, 2019 Executive SummaryOn September 5, Alibaba Group announced its acquisition of cross-border e-commerce business Kaola from Chinese gaming and entertainment company NetEase for $2 billion. Kaola, launched by NetEase in 2015, targets shoppers in China by offering apparel, maternity and infant care, household appliances and other products from 9,000 brands from 80 countries. Following the acquisition, Alibaba will integrate Kaola into Tmall, and Kaola will continue to operate independently. The Kaola acquisition represents a major consolidation within the cross-border e-commerce space in China. This document was generated for
Insight ReportAugust 2019 US Same-Store Sales: Costco Comps Beat Expectations Coresight Research September 9, 2019 Executive SummaryCoresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Our monthly US Same-Store Sales Report reviews comparable sales metrics reported by Costco, Buckle and Cato. Highlights from our August US Same-Store Sales report: Costco’s global same-store sales growth slowed marginally from July but came in substantially ahead of the consensus estimate. The company’s online growth accelerated to 23.9% in August, from July’s 21.3%. Buckle posted an increase in same-store sales in both the men’s and women’s segments. Cato’s same-store sales growth slowed from 4% in July to 3% in August. The company said August total sales exceeded expectations, but it remains cautiously optimistic for the rest of the year. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — Simporter Coresight Research September 9, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile Simporter, whose AI-based tool helps predict product sales before and after they enter the market by analyzing factors such as historical sales, customer reviews, social media sentiment and more. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — Shoppermotion Coresight Research September 9, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile Shoppermotion, whose solution gives retailers insights into how customers navigate through store aisles to inform product placement and staffing. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — Datasembly Coresight Research September 9, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile Datasembly, whose solution gives retailers insights into detailed pricing based on SKU, location and other factors. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Event CoverageCountdown to Groceryshop 2019: Innovator Spotlight Profiles — Adrich Coresight Research September 9, 2019 Executive Summary The Coresight Research team will be attending and participating in the Groceryshop 2019 conference, which runs September 15-18 in Las Vegas. The conference is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees and more than 200 speakers. We’ll be talking about the transformation of the retail industry, shifts in consumer behavior and innovations that are helping retailers keep up with fast-changing consumer expectations. On September 15, Coresight Research CEO and Founder Deborah Weinswig will emcee the Emerging Technology Spotlight session in which 20 innovative, early-stage technology companies (pre-Series A) will present solutions that solve major retail problems. The companies include: Adrich, Datasembly, ShopperMotion, Simporter, Oriient, Pick ‘n’ Watch, SuperUp, Tastry, Tiliter Technology, BrandChat, CoupDog, RetailAware, Shopperations, AGTools, Babylon, Gather AI, Leaf Logistics, Macondo Ventures, MeisterDish and Simplista. In this report we profile Adrich, whose solution provides a smart usage tracker and a post-purchase engagement platform. This report is part of our 2019 Countdown to Groceryshop: Innovator Profiles series. To view the other reports in this series, click here. This document was generated for
Insight Report30 Global Retail Cities: Buenos Aires Coresight Research September 6, 2019 Executive SummaryWith this series, 30 Global Retail Cities, we profile the world’s major shopping cities – from fashion capitals such as Milan to shopping hubs such as Honolulu and Bermuda. We curated the top retail stores in each city, along with must-see shopping districts, major retail events and innovative store formats. Click here to view the full 30 Global Retail Cities series. Highlights: Avenida Santa Fe is a famous shopping district set amid Parisian architecture featuring reasonably priced shops, boutiques and cafes. Buenos Aires designers have created several local fashion brands, mixing local Argentine culture with contemporary global culture. eRetail Week Buenos Aires is a five-day conference with each day dedicated to a different digital retail topic, from payments to personalization. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for
