Product TypeInsight Report New Retail Briefing: Amid Coronavirus Disruption, JD.com Turns to Drones and Robots for Delivery Author Coresight February 25, 2020 JD.com uses drones to deliver orders during the coronavirus outbreak; Alibaba helps farmers to sell fresh produce; and Kenzo opens a flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion.
Product TypeInsight Report Insights from China: Opportunities for Brands in WeChat Author Coresight February 24, 2020 We look at the marketing and service opportunities in China’s WeChat super app. We discuss how brands and retailers—including Dior, Hermés and L’Oréal’s Giorgio Armani—are capitalizing on the app’s diverse functionality to reach consumers and drive sales.
Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: China’s Outbound Tourism Will Be Hurt, but Possibly Not for Long Author Coresight February 24, 2020 Chinese outbound travelers led spending in tourism globally before the coronavirus outbreak. We discuss the potential short-term impact that the virus could therefore have on the tourism industries of popular destinations among Chinese travelers. We also consider how a decline in the number of international tourists from China could affect airport retail sales.
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly Weinswig’s Weekly—February 23, 2020 Author Coresight February 23, 2020 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at the reports of the death of online-only retail—are they exaggerated?
Product TypeEvent Coverage Highlights from Walmart’s 2020 Investment Community Meeting Author Coresight February 21, 2020 Walmart held its 2020 investor day in New York, outlining ambitious plans to move into healthcare and profiling the secrets to success in China and India. In both markets, the company has grown organically and through acquisitions.
Product TypeInsight Report Beauty Insights: Assessing the Impact of the Coronarivus on Global Beauty Companies Author Coresight February 20, 2020 With the number of cases of coronavirus continuing to rise, we assess the potential impact of the outbreak on global beauty companies that have a presence in China—focusing on Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, LVMH (Sephora) and Shiseido. We consider both online and physical retail channels, as well as the travel retail market.
Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Disrupts Global Supply Chain, Particularly in Fashion Author Coresight February 19, 2020 Factories in China have been operating at partial capacity due to the coronavirus outbreak, impacting on supply chains globally. With the duration of the outbreak still uncertain, we consider the potential short-and long-term effects of labor shortages and transportation restrictions on the apparel and smartphone market segments in particular.
Product TypeDeep Dive Chinese E-Commerce Platforms: Exploring the Diverse Opportunities for Brands Author Coresight February 17, 2020 We assess China’s e-commerce landscape, which has evolved over the years to become more diverse, encompassing different verticals, cross-border commerce and social media. We highlight the moves being made by major players in the sector—such as Alibaba and JD.com—to drive traffic and better serve consumers, as well as discussing the opportunities in the China market that these platforms are offering brands and retailers.
Product TypeWeinswig’s Weekly Weinswig’s Weekly—February 16, 2020 Author Coresight February 15, 2020 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at whether this year could be the tipping point for sustainability in fashion.
Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Drives Four Innovative Retail Trends in China Author Coresight February 14, 2020 With the Chinese government advising people to stay indoors and avoid public places, the coronavirus outbreak is driving four key retail trends in China as retailers look to provide alternative access to their products for consumers. We discuss the introduction of innovative logistics and delivery methods—including drones—as well as the “shared staff” concept being pursued by major supermarket chains.
Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: What Can We Learn from the Swine Flu Pandemic of 2009? Author Coresight February 13, 2020 We compare the coronavirus outbreak to the swine flu pandemic of 2009, assessing the worldwide social and economic impact of each. With the coronavirus on the verge of becoming a pandemic, we consider the actions that governments are taking to prevent its spread, as well as the significant threat it could pose to global economic growth.
Product TypeEvent Coverage Highlights from the “Introduction to Tmall Global” Webinar: International Opportunities and the Livestreaming Trend Author Coresight February 13, 2020 Tmall Global held a webinar to promote its online prowess in the fast-growing China market, where younger consumers are embracing new purchasing channels—and shedding their parents’ frugal spending habits.
Product TypeFlash Report Coronavirus Briefing: Assessing the Impact on the Global Luxury Market Author Coresight February 12, 2020 Chinese outbound tourism has plummeted following the coronavirus outbreak—hitting hard luxury brands and retailers that have in recent years come to rely heavily on these consumers. How have luxury brands reacted, and what is their exposure?
Product TypeEvent Coverage Fashinnovation Event Showcases Exciting New Trends in Fashion Innovation Author Coresight February 11, 2020 The Coresight Research team was in New York for the Fashinnovation conference on February 5. The conference brought together fashion thought leaders including heads of business, fashion designers and innovators.
Product TypeQuestion of the Week What Will Be the Key Trends in China’s E-Commerce Market in 2020? Author Coresight February 10, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Will Be the Key Trends in China’s E-Commerce Market in 2020?
