Insight Report | October 20, 2021 Premium September 2021 China Retail Sales: Highest Online Sales Growth in a YearWe review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In September 2021, total sales growth increased by single digits year over year, while online retail sales reached their highest point in a year. Read More
Insight Report | October 19, 2021 Premium China’s Golden Week Wrap-Up: Tourism Down Again but Local Travel and E-Commerce Spending UpChina’s Golden Week holiday ran from October 1 through October 7 this year. We present insights into travel and shopping trends among Chinese consumers during the holiday. Read More
Company Profile | October 18, 2021 Premium Fanatics Company ProfileFanatics is a US-based retailer of licensed sportswear, sports equipment and merchandise. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates stores in Australia, China, the UK and the US, among other countries. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 17, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Thoughts on the Successful Second Annual 10.10 Shopping FestivalThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the success of Coresight Research’s recent 10.10 Shopping Festival on October 10, 2021, which centered around livestreaming e-commerce. Read More
Insight Report | October 11, 2021 Premium One Month to Singles’ Day: Logistics—Global Expansion, Automation and Sustainability InitiativesWith just one month to go until Singles’ Day 2021, we explore how Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com have upgraded their logistics networks ahead of the shopping festival, covering global expansion, automation and sustainability initiatives. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 10, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Holiday Season Is Here, Earlier Than Ever!This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Coresight Research’s second annual 10.10 Shopping Festival. Read More
Insight Report | October 8, 2021 Premium Livestreaming Latest, October 2021: In-Store and Embedded Videos Are Gaining PopularityAs 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 rise of a new breed of livestream host, the streaming options for store-based retailers and the spread of livestream content onto product pages. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally. Read More
Deep Dive | October 8, 2021 Premium Playbook: Livestreaming E-Commerce—A Guide for Global Brands and RetailersIn this Playbook, we outline key strategies that brands and retailers can adopt to launch in the growing livestreaming e-commerce space, covering livestream channels and formats, choosing the right hosts, consumer communities, brand stories and more. Read More
Deep Dive | October 7, 2021 Premium US Social Commerce Survey 2021: The Impacts of Social Media, Influencers and Livestreaming on Shopping BehaviorsWe present insights into the current state of the social commerce market in the US, using findings from our latest social commerce survey. We explore the role of social media in the shopping journey, covering platforms, influencers and livestreaming. Read More
Deep Dive | October 7, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Livestreaming E-Commerce Tech Providers and PlatformsLivestream 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | October 3, 2021 Register for Free Access 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. Read More
Insight Report | September 28, 2021 Premium China National Day Golden Week 2021 Preview: Supply Chain Pressures and the Domestic Travel OpportunityDespite 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | September 26, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Conversations on Sustainability and Grocery at GroceryshopThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses insights into sustainability and grocery from the Groceryshop 2021 conference. Read More
Insight Report | September 24, 2021 Register for Free Access 10 Things To Know About the 10.10 Shopping Festival: Coresight Research Kicks Off Holiday Season with Livestream-Focused EventThe 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. Read More
Deep Dive | September 23, 2021 Premium Five Key DTC Strategies in ApparelThe 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. Read More
