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
Insight Report | October 29, 2021 Register for Free Access A Recap of the 10.10 Shopping Festival 2021: Livestreaming, Industry Participation and Charitable GivingThe 10.10 Shopping Festival was a success! We present a recap of the purpose-driven, livestream-focused event. Read More
Insight Report | October 28, 2021 Premium September 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in September 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, acceleration in China and deceleration in the UK. We assess these trends and consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Innovator Profile | October 26, 2021 Register for Free Access Innovator Profile: CommentSold Powers Livestream Shopping for SMBsAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile CommentSold, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables small and medium-sized retail businesses (SMBs) to implement live social selling across multiple shopping platforms. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 24, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Halloween Is Here—In-Person and In-StoreThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses consumers’ expectations and retailers’ preparations for Halloween 2021. Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2021 Premium Head-to-Head in Luxury: Kering vs. LVMHAs part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare Kering and LVMH, the two leading houses in the global luxury sector. We provide insights into four key elements of their businesses, covering revenue, markets of operation, digital strategies and business expansion. Read More
Deep Dive | October 21, 2021 Free Report The Future of the Digital Workplace: Retail Survey FindingsIt is critical for retailers to prioritize digital workplace technology in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, with retailers facing challenges in physical store execution and employee management. Leveraging proprietary survey findings, we investigate current industry trends, pain points and the importance of technology in increasing productivity and employee engagement. This free report is sponsored by YOOBIC, a leading digital workplace platform provider. Read More