Innovator Profile | August 5, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Livescale Enables Seamless Live Shopping ExperiencesAs 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. Read More
Deep Dive | August 4, 2021 Premium Think Tank: China—The Vanguard in Luxury ConsumptionChinese 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. Read More
Insight Report | August 3, 2021 Premium US and China Quarterly Economic Update, 2Q21: Growth Accelerates in the US; Chinese Recovery ContinuesIn 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. Read More
Innovator Profile | August 2, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: VISX by Omnyway Drives Livestreaming as Retail’s Third ChannelAs 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. Read More
Analyst Corner | August 1, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: The Magic of Brands that Generate a Cult FollowingThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the magic formula behind footwear brand Crocs’ cult following. Read More
Insight Report | July 29, 2021 Premium Retail-Tech Landscape: Retailers’ Technology Shopping List for Holiday 2021The 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. Read More
Insight Report | July 28, 2021 Premium Supply Chain Briefing: Chips, Ships and Paperboard—Shortages and Challenges in the First Half of 2021In 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. Read More
Insight Report | July 27, 2021 Premium June 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaAnalyzing 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. Read More
Insight Report | July 27, 2021 Premium Shein: How Is the Chinese Brand Conquering the US Fast-Fashion Market?China-based online clothing brand Shein has taken the US fast-fashion market by storm. We explore how Shein has found success, reviewing its business model and marketing strategies. Read More
Deep Dive | July 26, 2021 Premium 10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear RetailAfter so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for apparel brands and retailers. We present 10 trends that are impacting global apparel and footwear retail and identify strategies for apparel brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond. Read More
Innovator Profile | July 26, 2021 Premium Innovator Profile: Buywith Enables Live “Shop with Me” User ExperienceAs part of our Innovator Profile series, we profile Buywith, a startup offering a live shopping solution for brands, retailers and content creators to host live virtual shopping events with minimal onboarding. This free report is sponsored by Buywith. Read More
Analyst Corner | July 25, 2021 Register for Free Access Weinswig’s Weekly: Brands from Gucci to Toyota Are Embracing the Fast-Growing Esports Community To Broaden Their ReachThis week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how brands from different retail sectors are embracing the fast-growing esports community. Read More
Insight Report | July 23, 2021 Premium L Brands Investor Day 2021: Bath & Body Works Outlines Expansion Plan, Victoria’s Secret Details Comeback StrategyWe present key insights from the L Brands virtual Investor Day on July 19, 2021, covering BBW and Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming split, each business’s financial outlook and strategies for the medium term. Read More
Deep Dive | July 21, 2021 Premium Amazon Apparel Consumer Survey 2021: Amazon Outperforms in a Tough Year for US Clothing and FootwearAs US retail continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic—which hit the apparel sector particularly hard—we explore how many US shoppers are buying clothing and footwear on Amazon, why, and where (if anywhere) they are switching spending from—among many other findings. This is Coresight Research’s fourth annual Amazon apparel survey report. Read More
Insight Report | July 19, 2021 Premium June 2021 China Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Steadies at 11%We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In June 2021, sales growth rebounded slightly, reaching 11.2% year over year, against undemanding pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020. Read More
