Insight Report | May 20, 2022 Premium April 2022 China Retail Sales: Sales Slump Amid Extended LockdownsWe review the latest data for retail sales in China showing that in April 2022, year-over-year sales declined by 9.7%, slowing to the lowest point since March 2020. Our report analyzes retail sales in total and by sector. Read More
Deep Dive | May 19, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Customer Loyalty ProgramsCustomer loyalty programs are an effective way for brands and retailers to increase customer lifetime value and thus enhance the top line and achieve sustainable growth. We present selected startups globally offering innovative solutions for brands’ and retailers’ customer loyalty programs. Read More
Insight Report | May 17, 2022 Premium Livestreaming Latest, May 2022: TikTok, Media Companies and Leading Retailers Drive the Global Expansion of Live ShoppingAs part of our Livestreaming Latest series, we present recent M&A and investment activity as well as three notable trends in the global livestreaming space—namely, the increasing popularity of TikTok live shopping, partnerships with media companies, and livestreaming campaigns by leading retailers. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | May 17, 2022 Free Report Understanding the Livestreaming Opportunity: Global Retail Executive Survey FindingsWe explore the fast-growing livestreaming e-commerce channel, leveraging findings from a Coresight Research survey of retail executives from around the world to assess the current use of livestreaming and retail companies’ expectations in the live-shopping space moving forward. Read More
Event Coverage | May 16, 2022 Register for Free Access RICE 2022 Wrap-Up: The Future of Retail Is Centered Around Livestreaming, Creativity, the Metaverse and GamingWe present the major takeaways from RICE 2022 (the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo), held on May 11–12, covering livestreaming, creativity, the metaverse and gaming in retail. Read More
Insight Report | May 16, 2022 Premium Metaverse Latest: Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram Provide Portals to the Virtual WorldAs part of our Metaverse Latest series, we present recent developments in the metaverse space—covering virtual worlds and platforms; brands and retailers; and technology and access. We also explore how social media platforms Discord, Upstream, Snap and Instagram are bridging the gap between the physical world and the retail metaverse. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 15, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The US Inflation Rate Subsides, Finally—But Will This Trend Be Sustained?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the latest trends in, and implications of, inflation in the US, with a focus on price rises in retail. Read More
Event Presentation | May 12, 2022 Premium From East to West: How Innovation in APAC Is Creating New, Western OpportunitiesOn May 12, 2022, Coresight Research presented at RICE 2022 (Retail Innovation Conference & Expo) on how innovation in Asia Pacific is creating new, Western opportunities. In this presentation, we discuss five key East-to-West retail trends, covering livestreaming e-commerce, social commerce, quick commerce the metaverse and more. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2022 Premium Six Months to Singles’ Day: Set 11.11 on Your Retail CalendarWe begin our countdown to Singles’ Day, the world’s largest online shopping event in terms of GMV. We explore the context of this year’s festival, as well as the opportunities to participate in 11.11 through Chinese e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com, covering international brands, sustainability initiatives and logistics. Read More
Insight Report | May 11, 2022 Premium Earnings Insights 1Q22, Week 2: Crocs, Estée Lauder, Floor & Decor and Gildan Post Strong ResultsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers as they report first-quarter 2022 earnings. This week features highlights from companies that reported in the week ended May 8, 2022, namely Carter’s, the Clorox Company, CVS Health and Estée Lauder, among others. Read More
Event Presentation | May 10, 2022 Premium 5G: Powering the Next Generation of RetailWe explore how 5G wireless connectivity can solve retail pain points through the Coresight Research framework for 5G powering next-generation retail. We cover AR, personalization, data analytics and more. Read More
Event Presentation | May 9, 2022 Premium Key Trends in China’s Beauty MarketOn May 4, 2022, Coresight Research presented at CEW’s State of the Industry event on China’s beauty market. In this presentation, we explore key trends in the market, covering the rise of the men’s beauty sector, emerging multi-brand beauty stores and what’s driving the growth of C-beauty brands. Read More
Insight Report | May 9, 2022 Premium Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5GAs part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, we discuss the background and technological structure of 5G wireless connectivity, explore its relationship with the metaverse and present key things that brands and retailers should know about 5G. Read More
Analyst Corner | May 8, 2022 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Buckle Up, Consumers—Higher Shipping Charges Are Likely Coming Down the PikeThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the prospects for retailers to pass on higher shipping costs to consumers. Read More
Deep Dive | May 6, 2022 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Digitally Native Vertical Brands (DNVBs)Digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs) position their success on their ability to directly understand and respond to today’s consumers’ unmet needs. We present selected digitally native vertical brands across compelling online retail categories Find more DNVBs on our new DNVB Databank, under the Data tab of this website. Read More
