Insight Report | December 4, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Delving Into Key Service Category Trends in the USWe discuss key service category trends for the 2023 holiday season in the US, drawing from our proprietary survey data and store traffic information from Placer.ai, a third-party location analytics provider. Read More
Insight Report | November 30, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Festive Frenzy of Social Commerce—Seven Social Media Strategies To Drive EngagementWe 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. Read More
Insight Report | November 27, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Black Friday Insights from Store Visits in the US and the UKWhat happened on Black Friday 2023? The Coresight Research team conducted our annual tour of stores to offer insights on the shopping event in the US and the UK, covering the depth of promotions, product quantity and availability, consumer activity and demand, and more. Read More
Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium US Black Friday 2023: Early Read—Store Traffic Exceeds Expectations Despite Lack of DoorbustersBlack Friday has arrived! We offer an early read on the shopping event, based on store tours conducted by the Coresight Research team in the US. Read More
Insight Report | November 24, 2023 Premium Singles’ Day 2023 Performance: Positive Reports from Major E-Commerce PlatformsThe 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. Read More
Insight Report | November 22, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: US Retail Update—What We’ve Seen So Far as Retail Heads into Black FridayWhat’s happened in the holiday season so far? We provide an update on US retail trends, considering retail sales, company commentary and shopper traffic. We also discuss the prospects for Black Friday retailing. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 19, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Singles’ Day Trifecta—Discounting, Livestreaming and AIThe 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). Read More
Insight Report | November 16, 2023 Premium Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2023—Coresight Research ObservationsOur Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2023. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Hottest Toys—Here’s What Shoppers Are Set To Buy This SeasonAs part of our holiday 2023 coverage, we discuss the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season in the US. We discuss these retailers’ initiatives to drive toy sales and outline four key trends that we expect to influence toy gifting in the US during the 2023 holiday season. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 12, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Five Foundations for the 2023 Festive SeasonThe holiday shopping season is now in full swing! Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses five festive foundations, from livestreaming to generative AI to wellness and more! Read More
Insight Report | November 9, 2023 Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2024: CalendarThe retail calendar in China sees a number of festivals and holidays that brands and retailers can tap with promotional campaigns. Use our 2024 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the China market. Read More
Insight Report | November 9, 2023 Premium Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in India in 2024: CalendarThe retail calendar in India sees a number of festivals and holidays that brands and retailers can tap with promotional campaigns. Use our 2024 calendar to plan your marketing and sales strategies for the India market. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 5, 2023 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Festivalization of Retail: Shop Sooner, Celebrate BiggerAs consumers start to observe and prepare for all holidays earlier each year, we believe that sales of candy, home décor, pet products, apparel and more will grow exponentially. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, discusses the festivalization of retail and the pulling forward of holiday spending each year. Read More
Insight Report | October 25, 2023 Premium Holiday 2023: Social Media Strategies—Shoppable Posts and Creator-Generated Content Can Drive ConversionWe explore the dynamic landscape of holiday marketing on social media, delving into key strategies and insights for brands and retailers to achieve success during the holiday 2023 season. Read More
Insight Report | October 24, 2023 Premium Flipkart Big Billion Days 2023: Wrap-Up—Value, Technology and Convenience Take the LeadIndia-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. Read More