Insight Report | November 16, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021: Making an Impact Around the WorldAs part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at participation in the shopping festival by retailers around the world—outside of Mainland China—and present examples of the promotions offered around November 11. Read More
Deep Dive | November 15, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global LuxuryAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for the luxury sector. We present 10 key luxury trends and identify strategies for brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 14, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Going to the Mall in Los Angeles? Bring Your Vaccine CardThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses vaccine mandates for entry into malls, restaurants and other public places in the US. Read More
Insight Report | November 12, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021 Early Observations as Sales Total $139 BillionWe provide an early review of the successes and initiatives among China’s major e-commerce companies during this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival. We explore the key initiatives they used to drive sales, including focusing on sustainability and augmented reality (AR) and AI-driven technologies. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2021: A Singles’ Day PrimerSingles’ Day 2021 is here! We discuss key initiatives from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba for this year’s event, covering luxury, livestreaming and international brands. Read More
Insight Report | November 11, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, November 2021: Live Shopping Marathons on Facebook and InstagramAs 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 launch of marathon live shopping events, the growing use of partnerships and the expansion of live shopping into new markets. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | November 10, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Businesses Sustain Shift Toward SustainabilitySustainability is one of the key trends to watch in retail, with the Covid-19 pandemic bringing a renewed focus to environmental concerns within the industry. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers to integrate sustainable practices into their businesses. We also present Coresight Research’s EnCORE sustainability framework. Read More
Insight Report | November 8, 2021 Premium 3D Design in Apparel and Footwear: Current Adoption, Pain Points and Future Outlook3D design can help brands, manufacturers and retailers in the apparel and footwear sector to better meet fast-changing consumer demand, while also improving product quality and cutting costs. We discuss the state of 3D design in the global apparel and footwear space and provide insights on adoption rate, pain points, key technology players and future developments. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 7, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Luxury and Beauty Fuel Singles’ Day Sales as China’s Consumers Repatriate SpendingThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Chinese consumers’ spending repatriation as beauty and luxury purchases fuel this year’s Singles’ Day. Read More
Insight Report | November 5, 2021 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 3Q21: Growth Slows in Both the US and China Our Quarterly Economic Update discusses macroeconomic indicators from the US and China, including GDP and industrial production. We look at recently released data for the third quarter of 2021, which show slowing growth in both the US and China. Read More
Event Coverage | November 3, 2021 Register for Free Access Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival Virtual Press Conference: Five Key Insights into Singles’ Day 2021Alibaba hosted its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival virtual press conference on October 27, 2021. We present highlights from the e-commerce giant’s management team about the upcoming Singles’ Day event in China. Read More
Insight Report | November 3, 2021 Premium 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021 Wrap-Up: Brand and Retailer Livestreams Draw Strong Consumer EngagementThe second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival took place on October 10, 2021. This year, the event had a livestreaming focus, alongside its emphasis on charitable giving. In this report, we present a wrap-up of livestream performances from participating brands and retailers during the event. Read More
Insight Report | November 1, 2021 Premium Singles’ Day 2021 Preview: Three Themes To WatchContinuing our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we present a preview of the shopping festival in China, with a focus on major e-commerce players Alibaba and JD.com. We discuss the event’s key dates and outline three themes to watch this year. Read More
Insight Report | November 1, 2021 Free Report Nexite’s Connected Merchandise Platform Helps Factory 54 Optimize Partner-Brand Stores: A Case StudyWe present a case study of how international retail fashion chain Factory 54 is resolving in-store merchandising challenges and optimizing store operations for its partner brands by partnering with technology solutions provider Nexite. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 31, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Holiday 2021 Shopping: We Will OvercomeThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses preparations retailers have made to get goods on shelves for Holiday 2021. Read More
