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Insight Report | August 11, 2021 Premium

Three Months to Singles’ Day: Capitalizing on the Livestreaming Opportunity in China

Brands and retailers should engage with China’s livestreaming market to best position themselves for success during Singles’ Day 2021. With three months to go until the shopping festival, we explore the role that livestreaming is likely to take this year, with learnings from last year’s event and insights into the growth of the market.

Innovator Profile | August 11, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: LiSA Identifies Livestream Scalability as a Key Competitive Advantage

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile LiSA, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup enabling retailers and marketplaces to host scalable live shopping experiences.

Innovator Profile | August 9, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: Quidol’s Dual Solution Caters for Self-Broadcasting and Corporate Live Selling

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Quidol, an interactive livestreaming company that provides e-merchants with tailored live shopping technology and supporting services. This free report is sponsored by Quidol.

Analyst Corner | August 8, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Square Buys Now, Pays $29 Billion Later for Afterpay

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses developments in the buy now, pay later industry.

Company Profile | August 6, 2021 Premium

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX: GOOS) Company Profile

Canada Goose is a Canada-based retailer of accessories and apparel. Headquartered in Toronto, the company operates in over 50 countries.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | August 5, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear in the US, the UK and China—Strong US Recovery

In Market Outlook report, we provide an update on the recovery of the clothing and footwear market in the US, the UK and China. We present our updated market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond and discuss e-commerce penetration, competitive landscape and key themes in the market.

Deep Dive | August 5, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Digital Marketing

Amid the consumer shift to e-commerce, brands and retailers are looking to bring their brands and products closer to shoppers digitally, through social commerce, digital marketplaces and other online platforms. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers execute their digital marketing strategies and achieve greater visibility online.

Innovator Profile | August 5, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: Livescale Enables Seamless Live Shopping Experiences

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Livescale, a platform that provides e-commerce infrastructure for brands and retailers to host seamless and engaging live shopping experiences. This report is sponsored by Livescale.

Deep Dive | August 4, 2021 Premium

Think Tank: China—The Vanguard in Luxury Consumption

Chinese consumers are at the forefront of luxury consumption. In this Think Tank, we present our market trajectory estimates and four key trends within China’s luxury retail growth. We also cover selected luxury brands and companies in China, and the role of e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com in facilitating China’s luxury ecosystem. Our report includes insights from our conversations with key personnel at Alibaba Group and JD.com.

Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium

US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 2Q21: Growth Accelerates in the US; Chinese Recovery Continues

In this report, we discuss macroeconomic indicators from the US and China—including GDP and industrial production. We look at recently released data for the second quarter of 2021, which show accelerating growth in the US and continuing recovery in China.

Innovator Profile | August 2, 2021 Premium

Innovator Profile: VISX by Omnyway Drives Livestreaming as Retail’s Third Channel

As part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile VISX by Omnyway, a live shopping solution provider. This free report is sponsored by VISX by Omnyway.

Analyst Corner | August 1, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: The Magic of Brands that Generate a Cult Following

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the magic formula behind footwear brand Crocs’ cult following.

Insight Report | July 29, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021

The outlook for US retail in the 2021 holiday season looks promising despite ongoing economic and health challenges. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their digital offerings and the overall customer experience in preparation for holiday 2021.

Insight Report | July 28, 2021 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Chips, Ships and Paperboard—Shortages and Challenges in the First Half of 2021

In our new Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, read our analysis of semiconductor and packaging material shortages, as well as port blockages.

Insight Report | July 27, 2021 Premium

June 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in June 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.