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Deep Dive | October 7, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce Tech Providers and Platforms

Livestream shopping combines entertainment and e-commerce. First established in China, it is fast becoming an essential marketing tool for brands and retailers around the world. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers develop and launch livestreaming capabilities.

Analyst Corner | October 3, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: How Do You Define a Retailer These Days?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retailers that are thinking outside the box to cater to changing consumer demand.

Insight Report | September 28, 2021 Premium

China National Day Golden Week 2021 Preview: Supply Chain Pressures and the Domestic Travel Opportunity

Despite concerns about Covid-19 outbreaks, domestic travel is likely to reap benefits from China’s international borders remaining closed, with consumers instead likely to travel and spend within the country during Golden Week in October. We present our expectations for China’s National Day holiday this year.

Analyst Corner | September 26, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Conversations on Sustainability and Grocery at Groceryshop

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses insights into sustainability and grocery from the Groceryshop 2021 conference.

Insight Report | September 24, 2021

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10 Things To Know About the 10.10 Shopping Festival: Coresight Research Kicks Off Holiday Season with Livestream-Focused Event

The second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival will take place on October 10, 2021, powered by Coresight Research. We explore 10 important things to know about the livestream-focused festival.

Deep Dive | September 23, 2021 Premium

Five Key DTC Strategies in Apparel

The rise of the direct-to-consumer model (versus wholesale)—known as DTC—is a key trend in digital retail. In this report, we dive into five key DTC strategies that brands can use to get ahead in the apparel sector.

Insight Report | September 23, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Hurricanes, Lockdowns and Shutdowns Hit Supply of Goods, Compounded by Component Shortages

As part of our Supply Chain Briefing series, we explore Hurricane Ida’s impact on trade, pandemic-led lockdowns in China and Southeast Asia, and US domestic product shortages.

Insight Report | September 23, 2021 Premium

August 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in August 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US but deceleration in China and the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Insight Report | September 22, 2021 Premium

Big Billion Days 2021 Preview: Flipkart’s Event To Focus on Discounts, Consumers and Third-Party Sellers

We present a preview of the key features of this year’s Big Billion Days (BBD) shopping festival in India, which will be hosted by major e-commerce player Flipkart on October 7–12, 2021.

Insight Report | September 20, 2021 Premium

August 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows to Lowest Level Seen for a Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In August 2021, sales growth slowed year over year to the lowest level seen since August 2020.

Analyst Corner | September 19, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Retailers Are Increasingly Leading Consumers to the Great Outdoors

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how retailers are catering to consumers’ increased interest in spending on outdoor activities.

Deep Dive | September 16, 2021 Premium

Customer-Centric Commercial Collaboration: The Importance of Data in Interconnected Supply Chains

Continuing our series titled The New Age of Customer-First Supply Chains, we discuss the importance of customer-centric commercial collaboration in the modern, interconnected retail supply chain, particularly in the current environment. We explore the different types of technology-powered collaboration—between retailers and suppliers, and with consumers.

Insight Report | September 15, 2021 Premium

Competitions and Festivals Heat Up the Live-Shopping Space: Livestreaming Latest, September 2021

As 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 new live shopping festivals, the use of competitions to engage viewers and the rise of themed livestreams. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Deep Dive | September 15, 2021 Free Report

The State of AI Adoption in 2021: Retail Survey Findings

Coresight Research and Impact Analytics’ survey analysis explores the benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) adoption across allocation planning, assortment planning, promotion management and forecasting. We discuss best practices and challenges in AI adoption, key steps in progressing AI maturity and top priorities for gaining maximum return on investment.

Insight Report | September 14, 2021 Premium

New Retail in China: Global Apparel and Beauty Brands Flock to JD.com

We discuss recent developments in New Retail in China, including global luxury and apparel brands opening flagship stores on JD.com, Alibaba’s partnership with the government of Hainan province and ByteDance’s investment in brand management company Hangzhou Weinian.