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Market Navigators/Market Outlook | December 8, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China See Strong Growth

In this updated Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We also explore key growth drivers, competitive landscapes, notable retail innovators in the space, and opportunities arising from three key specialty apparel and footwear trends.

Deep Dive | December 7, 2021 Premium

2022 Retail and Technology Outlook—Preparing for a Year of Transition

Coresight Research’s analysts provide directional outlooks, sector headwinds and tailwinds, and themes to watch in retail for 2022.

Analyst Corner | December 5, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Stickiness of Online Grocery—Persisting into 2022

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how online grocery demand is remaining buoyant and its prospects for 2022.

Flash Report | December 2, 2021

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Omicron Implications for Retail: First Thoughts

The first US case of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, has been reported in California. We examine the potential implications of the new variant for retail in the near future and for the months ahead.

Deep Dive | December 2, 2021 Premium

E-Commerce Outlook: Global Luxury—Pandemic-Driven Uncertainty To Fuel Growth

As with other retail sectors, 2020 ushered in a new era for luxury—the age of e-commerce. We discuss the trajectory of the global luxury e-commerce market and its major drivers. We also examine the competitive landscape, market innovators and key themes for 2022 and beyond.

Deep Dive | December 1, 2021 Premium

Head-to-Head in Apparel: PVH vs. Ralph Lauren

As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare leading global apparel brand owners PVH and Ralph Lauren. We provide insights into four key elements of their businesses: revenue, business coverage, brand mix and innovation.

Insight Report | December 1, 2021 Premium

Key Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2022: Calendar

China sees a number of festivals and holidays through the year that retailers and brands can tap with marketing and promotional campaigns. Use our “cut-out-and-keep” calendar as your guide to 2022.

Insight Report | November 30, 2021 Premium

October 2021 Monthly Consumer Update

Analyzing consumer demand in October 2021, we saw stronger-than-expected growth in retail sales in the US, slow but accelerating sales growth in China, and modest sales growth in the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets.

Deep Dive | November 30, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Mass Customization

Mass customization allows brands and retailers to offer certain made-to-order features of a product—allowing them to be more customer-centric to differentiate their offerings while still keeping costs closer to that of mass-produced products. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally whose technology solutions support retailers in implementing mass customization, covering 3D printing, visualization and scanning, and more.

Analyst Corner | November 28, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Target and Walmart Have Loaded Up on Inventory To Capitalize on an Expected Strong Holiday Season

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how Target and Walmart are overcoming supply chain bottlenecks to capitalize on expected strong holiday demand.

Analyst Corner | November 21, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Hundreds of Amazon Fresh Stores Heading for the UK Grocery Sector?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Amazon’s reported plans for a large-scale push into UK and mainland European grocery.

Insight Report | November 19, 2021 Premium

October 2021 China Retail Sales: Stuck in Mid-Single-Digit Growth

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In October 2021, total year-over-year sales growth accelerated, but its slow pace is a challenge for China’s economic recovery.

Insight Report | November 19, 2021 Premium

Singles’ Day 2021: New Marketing Trends

As part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we discuss four new marketing trends that we have identified among brands and retailers participating in this year’s shopping festival.

Insight Report | November 18, 2021 Premium

Singles’ Day 2021: New Entrants

As part of our coverage of Singles’ Day 2021, we look at new entrants in the festival, detailing which brands are participating for the first time, across apparel and footwear, beauty and jewelry categories.

Insight Report | November 17, 2021 Premium

Singles’ Day 2021: Key Trends in Product Drops

Singles’ Day, 11.11, is considered the prime time for brands to launch new products for the Chinese market. Our report analyzes key trends in new product launches during Singles’ Day 2021.