Sunny Zheng, Analyst

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Event Coverage | June 28, 2024 Premium

Brand Influence, Customer Experiences, AI, Sustainability and Talent Matter: Insights from NextGen Commerce, a Coresight Research Conference

The NextGen Commerce conference brought together industry experts, retailers, brands and technology innovators to explore the future of retail. This report, exclusively available to Coresight Research premium subscribers, provides key insights from the full event, covering critical topics such as AI (artificial intelligence) and sustainability.

Market Outlook | June 27, 2024 Premium

Research Preview: Market Navigator—US Apparel and Footwear Retailing

We offer an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator exploring the US apparel and footwear market. Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities in the market, understand the competitive landscape and explore proprietary survey data.

Insight Report | June 24, 2024 Premium

China’s 6.18 Shopping Festival 2024: Sales Model Shifts, Low-Price Strategies, New Brands and Livestreaming

The 6.18 shopping festival is the second largest annual online shopping festival in China. What happened during this year’s event? Dive into performance data from Alibaba and JD.com, and discover four key trends, from sales model shifts to livestreaming.

Insight Report | June 24, 2024 Free Report

The Power of First-Party Data: Five Ways To Maximize Business Success

In partnership with Treasure Data, we delve into the ways in which first-party data can maximize the sustainable growth and long-term success of retail businesses. From GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) to retail media, explore power of first-party data and strategic partnerships with technology providers to gain a strategic competitive advantage.

Insight Report | June 19, 2024 Premium

May 2024 US Retail Sales: Solid Growth Continues as Department Stores Rebound

In May 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by nearly 3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.

Analyst Corner | June 2, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Tracking Category Trends: A View of the US Apparel and Footwear Market with Sunny Zheng

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Sunny Zheng, Analyst, discusses the US apparel and footwear market, which we expect to see moderated growth in 2024. Which categories will underperform and which will see strong demand this year?

Market Outlook | May 29, 2024 Premium

Market Navigator: Global Luxury Retailing—Ultra Luxe and the China Market Stand Out as High-End Hitters

In this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the global luxury market. Dive in today to gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities, understand the growth trajectory of the market and explore the competitive landscape.

Insight Report | May 15, 2024 Premium

April 2024 US Retail Sales: Solid Sales Growth Continues; Home-Improvement Retailers Rebound

In April 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by nearly 4% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.

Market Outlook | May 15, 2024 Premium

Research Preview: Market Navigator—Global Luxury

We offer an early look at our forthcoming Market Navigator exploring the global luxury market. Gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities in the market, understand the growth trajectory of brands’ and retailers’ revenues, and explore the competitive landscape.

Insight Report | May 10, 2024 Premium

China Retail Insights: Countdown to China’s Singles’ Day 2024, Six Months To Go—What Brands and Retailers Need To Know

Singles’ Day, the largest online shopping festival in the world, is just six months away! We discuss what brands and retailers need to know to prepare for the upcoming festival in China, covering the macroeconomic context and leveraging proprietary survey analysis to explore Chinese consumer sentiment.

Insight Report | May 2, 2024 Premium

The FTC Challenges Tapestry’s Acquisition of Capri: An Analysis of Market Impact and Consumer Choice

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri Holdings. How would the proposed deal impact global luxury retail competition and consumer choice? We explore the merger’s implications and consider the FTC’s claims, leveraging proprietary US consumer survey analysis.

Insight Report | April 15, 2024 Premium

March 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Moderates But Remains Solid; General Merchandise Stores Rebound

In March 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobiles) grew by just over 3% year over year. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector.

Insight Report | April 11, 2024 Premium

Secondhand Chic: US Fashion Resale Market Growth Driven by Vintage and Luxury Demand; Signs of Profitability

Dive into the growth trajectory and competitive landscape of the US fashion resale market, exploring proprietary US consumer survey findings to uncover valuable insights on the opportunities for retailers.

Analyst Corner | March 31, 2024

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Analyst Corner—Profit Potential for Preloved Products? A View of the US Fashion Resale Market with Sunny Zheng

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Sunny Zheng, Analyst, presents her take on the US fashion resale market, which has evolved from a single-billion-dollar market in 2008 to a $30+ billion market in 2023.

Deep Dive | March 27, 2024 Free Report

The State of In-Store Retailing: Opportunities To Redefine Operations

Understand the state of in-store retailing and dive into critical opportunities to redefine store operations with this comprehensive research report. From out-of-stocks to pricing issues, we uncover the challenges that lie between retailers and optimal store efficiency, and explore the transformative potential of store intelligence technologies to enhance efficiency, agility and innovation.