Event Coverage | July 14, 2021 Register for Free Access Coresight Research x LogicSource: Unlocking True Profit Potential Across Not-For-Resale ExpensesWe present three key insights from Coresight Research’s panel discussion with procurement services and technology provider LogicSource, including how data analytics is enabling businesses to slash GNFR expenditure. Read More
Insight Report | July 12, 2021 Premium Four Months to Singles’ Day: Five Actions That Brands and Retailers Should Take To Prepare for the FestivalWith four months to go until Singles’ Day, we present five actions that brands and retailers should take to set themselves up for success during this year’s shopping festival—covering social media, sales targets, marketing budgets, inventory planning and customer service. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 11, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: CEO of Lidl-Owner Schwarz Group Departs After 17 YearsThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the resignation of CEO Klaus Gehrig from Lidl-owner Schwarz Group and the discounter’s successful global expansion. Read More
Deep Dive | July 9, 2021 Premium Hong Kong’s Grocery Market: Discount Chains Are Building Their SharesHong Kong, with its 7.5 million-strong population, has a very high daily demand for groceries and household necessities. This report reviews the Hong Kong grocery market, introducing the two biggest supermarket chains, Wellcome and ParknShop, as well as relatively new entrants 759 Store and Best Mart 360°. Read More
Deep Dive | July 8, 2021 Premium Wholesale vs. DTC: Strategies for Brands and RetailersSelling directly to consumers is becoming an increasingly important channel for both new and existing brands. In this report, we compare the wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales channels and cover a landscape of brands that are pivoting toward a DTC approach. We also present a playbook for brands and retailers to improve their wholesale and DTC strategies, including alternative wholesale approaches. Read More
Insight Report | July 8, 2021 Premium Gender-Free Products: A Growing Market OpportunityDiverse representation across gender identification is driving growth in retail categories including apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty. We discuss the emergence and evolution of the gender-free product category, highlighting opportunities for brands and retailers. Read More
Market Outlook | July 7, 2021 Premium Market Outlook: US and China E-Commerce—Platforms Likely To Adjust to a Changing Product MixIn this Market Outlook, we explore how the e-commerce market in the US and China has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and provide an outlook for the sector moving forward. We discuss the key drivers of e-commerce growth, as well as the market’s competitive landscape, M&A activity, retail innovators and themes we are watching in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Insight Report | July 6, 2021 Premium Capri Holdings Investor Day 2021: Raised FY22 Guidance and Longer-Term Outlook as Luxury Sales Gain MomentumWe present key insights from Capri Holdings virtual Investor Day on June 29, 2021, covering the company’s five strategic pillars, its financial outlook and primary initiatives by brand—across Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors and Versace. Read More
Event Coverage | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access NRF Retail Converge 2021: Five Supply Chain Trends To WatchCoresight Research hosted an online discussion on supply chains at NRF Retail Converge, a new digital event from the National Retail Federation. We present five key insights from the event, covering reverse logistics, inventory management, dark stores and more. Read More
Flash Report | July 5, 2021 Register for Free Access Richemont Acquires Leather Goods Maker Delvaux, Underlining Its Ambitions To Grow in Soft LuxuryOn June 30, 2021, Richemont announced that it has acquired Belgian luxury leather goods maker Delvaux. We discuss what the deal means for Richemont and how it aligns with the company’s expansion strategies. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 4, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Can’t Wait for Two-Hour Grocery Delivery? How About 10 Minutes?This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the ever-increasing demand for, and availability of, grocery delivery services worldwide. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 27, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Pandemic-Driven Baby Bust To Have Lasting Impact on Retail CategoriesThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact on retail of a pandemic-driven decline in US birth rates. Read More
Insight Report | June 24, 2021 Premium 6.18 Shopping Festival 2021 Provides a Further Boost to Retail in ChinaThe 6.18 Shopping Festival further stimulated post-pandemic consumption in China. We outline sales performances across different e-commerce platforms during the festival and discuss three key trends that we saw during this year’s event—covering consumer interest in new products, upgraded logistics networks and e-commerce platforms’ strategies to improve the shopping experience. Read More
Insight Report | June 22, 2021 Premium May 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing consumer demand in May 2021, we saw strong retail sales growth in the US, the UK and China. We also consider wage growth and food and fuel prices in these three markets. Read More
Analyst Corner | June 20, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Going to Best Buy To Purchase Your Fourth-of-July GrillThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses retailers’ expansion into non-traditional product and service categories. Read More
