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Event Presentation | February 22, 2024 Premium

Industry Insights: Decoding Shein and Temu

We present the fundamentals of Chinese e-commerce leaders Shein and Temu, covering their business models, supply chains and technologies. Explore the companies’ development timelines and uncover key insights into the factors driving their success. We also reveal 10 essential actions for retailers to take to rival Shein and Temu, spanning marketing, logistics and more.

Insight Report | January 10, 2024 Premium

The Closure of Zulily: Analyzing Its Impacts on Rivals and Stakeholders

Online retailer Zulily—once valued at nearly $9 billion—is shutting down its operations due to financial instability. Zulily’s collapse serves as a cautionary tale for brands and retailers, emphasizing the importance of agility, operational efficiency and innovation. We dive into the implications of Zulily’s closure for competitors, suppliers and retail overall.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 13, 2023 Premium

US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth Momentum

Discover the prospects for e-commerce in the US and China in 2024, as well as themes to watch in the sector.

Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium

Holiday 2023: Festive Frenzy of Social Commerce—Seven Social Media Strategies To Drive Engagement

We dive into trending retail-related posts, offering a curated glimpse into the creative strategies employed by these posts and providing a roadmap for companies seeking to make a lasting impact during the 2023 holiday season.

Deep Dive | November 29, 2023 Premium

4Q23 US Livestreaming Tracker: Trust and Quality Drive Purchase Decisions in Live-Video Commerce

Explore US consumer behavior in the world of livestreaming e-commerce. Continuing our US Livestreaming Tracker series, our survey analysis delves into live-video commerce trends and livestream viewers’ preferences. We uncover the role of livestreaming in the shopping journey—covering popular platforms, product categories and more.

Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium

Singles’ Day 2023 Performance: Positive Reports from Major E-Commerce Platforms

The world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax on November 11, 2023. We present key Singles’ Day performance highlights from major e-commerce platforms in China, including Alibaba and JD.com.

Analyst Corner | November 19, 2023

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Singles’ Day Trifecta—Discounting, Livestreaming and AI

The world’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, reached its climax last week. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses the shopping festival’s performance highlights and its winning combination of discounting, livestreaming and AI (artificial intelligence).

Deep Dive | October 26, 2023 Premium

US Subscription E-Commerce: Flexibility and Personalization Can Help Companies Navigate Challenges Amid a Softened Market

The subscription-box market witnessed a swift upsurge in the few years before 2023; however, it currently faces a complex array of obstacles. We analyze the US subscription e-commerce market for physical goods, covering the market size and segmentation, as well as proprietary consumer survey data.

Insight Report | October 24, 2023 Premium

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Wrap-Up—Value, Technology and Convenience Take the Lead

India-based online marketplace Flipkart hosted the 10th iteration of its annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), on October 8–15, 2023. We present key trends and insights from BBD 2023 based on our observations and key insights released by Flipkart via a company statement on October 15, 2023.

Deep Dive | October 24, 2023 Free Report

Immersive Experiences in Retail: Driving Sales Through Enhanced Shopper Engagement

Immersive experiences are emerging that promise to revolutionize the retail industry in driving customer engagement and loyalty. Coresight Research and Obsess explore how US brands and retailers plan to invest in and offer such experiences to reap multiple benefits, based on proprietary Coresight Research survey data.

Insight Report | October 12, 2023 Premium

Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: One Month To Go—Major Platforms’ Plans for the Shopping Festival

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just one month away! We discuss the plans of major e-commerce and short-video platforms for the festival.

Insight Report | October 2, 2023 Premium

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Preview—Positive Consumer Sentiment and a Focus on Immersive Shopping

We present key insights ahead of India-based online marketplace Flipkart’s annual flagship shopping event, Big Billion Days (BBD), which will take place during October 8–15, 2023.

Insight Report | September 26, 2023 Premium

Temu Growth and Challenges in the US Market: A Six-Month Follow-Up

We present a six-month follow-up on the growth of online marketplace Temu in the US, with analysis of the views of US consumers regarding the platform based on recent, proprietary survey findings.

Insight Report | August 16, 2023 Premium

International Travel in China: New Competition as WeChat Pay and Alipay Accept Foreign Payment Cards?

We assess how new payment systems announced by WeChat Pay and Alipay will unlock international tourists’ spending, affecting both Chinese and international retailers.

Insight Report | August 11, 2023 Premium

Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2023: Three Months To Go—Livestreaming Trends That Brands Must Know

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just three months away! As live video has become an increasingly popular shopping channel among Chinese consumers, we look at the latest trends in livestreaming e-commerce to inform brands’ and retailers’ Singles’ Day 2023 preparations.