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Insight Report | May 31, 2021 Premium

Retail-Tech Landscape: E-Commerce Fulfillment and Returns

The pandemic-driven acceleration in e-commerce presents huge opportunity for retailers but has also given rise to challenges in inventory management, order fulfillment and returns. This Retail-Tech Landscape comprises selected startups globally that can help retailers improve their e-commerce fulfillment operations and thus enhance the overall customer experience, as well as manage returns.

Analyst Corner | May 30, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Rising Input Costs To Push Up Prices and Squeeze Retail Margins—Is It Transitory?

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses inflationary trends in input costs in the US and the impact on retailers’ margins.

Insight Report | May 26, 2021 Premium

April 2021 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and China

Analyzing consumer demand in April 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.

Market Navigators/Market Outlook | May 25, 2021 Premium

Market Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for Recovery

In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer).

Analyst Corner | May 23, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Increasing Gas Prices and Supply Chain Hiccups Could Hinder Summer Travel and Consumer Purchases

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the impact of fuel price increases on summer travel and spending in the US.

Event Coverage | May 20, 2021

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CEW’s State of the Industry: Coresight Research Presents the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presented the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty at the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)’s State of the Industry event on May 13, 2021. We present key insights from Weinswig’s presentation, covering an overview of livestreaming e-commerce in China and the US and selected recommendations for US beauty brands and retailers to excel in this innovative sales channel.

Event Presentation | May 19, 2021 Premium

What’s Next for E-Commerce and New Retail in China?

Deborah Weinswig, CEO & Founder of Coresight Research presents key trends for China’s New Retail and discusses how brands and retailers can learn from the innovations and capitalize on them across the globe.

Deep Dive | May 19, 2021 Premium

Head-to-Head in CPG: P&G vs. Unilever

As part of Coresight Research’s Head-to-Head series, we compare P&G and Unilever, leading players in the global consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. In this report, we provide insights into four key elements of their businesses, covering revenue growth and segmentation, as well as the two companies’ strategies for digital transformation and driving growth.

Insight Report | May 19, 2021 Premium

April 2021 China Retail Sales: Growth Slows but Remains Strong, at 15% Year over Year

We review the latest data for retail sales in China, in total and by sector. In April 2021, sales growth slowed but remained strong, at 15% year over year, against weak pandemic-impacted comparatives from 2020.

Analyst Corner | May 16, 2021

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Weinswig’s Weekly: Taking Inclusivity to Product Offerings with Adaptive Apparel and Footwear

This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the emerging adaptive clothing and footwear market—and how a product offering serving the needs of people with disabilities can be one component of retailers’ efforts on inclusion.

Insight Report | May 14, 2021 Premium

Hanesbrands Investor Day 2021: “Full Potential Plan” Focuses on the Champion Brand, Innerwear Business and Consumer-Centricity

We present key insights from Hanesbrands’ virtual Investor Day on May 11, 2021, covering the company’s “Full Potential Plan” and its financial outlook.

Event Presentation | May 13, 2021 Premium

Beauty Livestreaming Playbook: Trends, Success Stories and Best Practices

Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, presents the Livestreaming Playbook for Beauty at the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)’s State of the Industry: Retail Acceleration to Transformation event, which was held digitally this year.

Insight Report | May 13, 2021 Premium

Livestreaming Latest, May 2021: Personalization and Community Building Emerge as Key Trends

Our new Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss three notable trends in the livestreaming space, covering personalization and community building. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

Insight Report | May 12, 2021 Premium

China Retail Insights: The Rise of Virtual Influencers as an Innovative Marketing Tool

Virtual influencers are a growing phenomenon in China. We explore the evolution of the concept, the different types of virtual influencers, and how brands and retailers can use these digital characters to increase engagement with young consumers in China—including through livestreaming. We present notable examples in the market and consider the benefits and drawbacks of virtual influencers.

Deep Dive | May 11, 2021 Premium

Innovator Trends That Are Reshaping the Retail Industry

The global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way consumers shop and accelerated the adoption of various advanced technologies. We outline our expectations for the top innovator trends that are impacting the retail industry, covering contact-light shopping, personalized experiences, livestream e-commerce, last-mile delivery, micro-fulfillment centers and more.